Sakura

Got a sample of this one with some other Olympic Orchids scents I purchased. Pulled it out to ward off the dreariness of another chilly gray February day. I used to have a cherry tree in my backyard, and those few rare spring days when it was in bloom were so beautifully perfumed and are forever the smell of spring to me. There have been lots of cherry blossom perfumes in the last few years, most of which smell pleasant but very perfume-y, with just a hint of the actual blooms. Sakura from Olympic Orchids smells like the whole darn tree--green leaves, soft twigs and the delicate scent of the blossoms, damp with the night's dew and glistening in the sun. Very earthy, natural-smelling and a breath of fresh air in February. Sakura is a little bit softer than some of Olympic's other perfumes and the longevity is excellent--about 10 hours. An absolute pleasure to wear and my favorite cherry blossom scent of all time.

It smells just like it sounds, like cherry blossom petals floating in the wind. Its unlike some of the other Olympic Orchid scents as its very delicate, and sits close to the skin. Being a heavy fragrance lover, I wasn't sure Id go for this, but I must say its much more lovely then I thought. The start is very floral, and even a teensy bit green, and once the drydown comes, the magic happens. A tiny bit of sweetness comes out amongst the delicate floral fragrance that makes all the difference. Its very lady like and gracefull. I can't speak to all heavy fragrance lovers that they will love it, but if you have a more eclectic taste this is a REALLY wonderful little perfume thats IMO is a must try!

OMG! This is totally divine. I'm not one for musky fragrances but this is hard not to love. So cool, sweet, yet fresh with the blossoms dancing in a spring breeze. I love most of the Olympic Orchid fragrances and this is a bit different. This maybe delicate but it is no weedy fragrance. Moderate sillage and longevity. My Mum was over and she smelt this on me and loved it. She asked to try it so I put some dabs of my sample on her wrist. Well, it just smelt of damp earth. I know that smell well as a keen gardener. She was so disappointed. I suspect her chemistry messed with the musk note. So, folks please test before buying.

This is impressive. Every other cherry blossom scent I've smelled before feels flat in comparison. This has all the depth you never realized cherry blossoms had and no random cherry food notes that don't belong. Furthermore, you know that musty scent that petals get when they've gotten too wet and soggy and sit for a bit? It has that too, but somehow it doesn't smell dirty. In fact it sometimes smells like wouldn't be out of place in a clean sporty bath and body product if it were more synthetic smelling. I do love it, but the longevity isn't great -- impressive for a light floral, but not something that lasts all day.

This so delicate and ethereal, with a quiet, natural presence. It has a bit of aquatic/leafy green in the opening, then it softens to breezy, rainy flowers. Once the opening calms down it is a soft, realistic cherry blossom with just a tiny touch of sweetness. This would be for someone shy but sweet and romantic, it's very light and natural feeling. It whispers rather than shouts, but it's really beautiful, it's the kind of fragrance where people would say, "What smells so nice?" or "Where are the flowers?" rather than "I love your perfume."