Suddenly, My Entire Perfume Shelf Is Dominated By Cherry Blossom—These 12 Smell the Most Expensive

Scent Type: sheer florals

Key Notes: cherry blossom

Longevity: 5 to 6 hours

If you've been on the hunt for fragrances featuring somewhat niche notes, there's a good chance Demeter Fragrance Library's has the perfect one for you. Their Cherry Blossom Cologne Spray, for example, is a soft, floral scent reminiscent of cherry blossom tress at their height of bloom. With wear, it transforms into a warm, skin-like fragrance with a hint of blossoming florals lingering in the background.

Customer Review: "This scent is springtime to me! I've tried cherry blossom scents from other companies and there's just no comparison—this one blows them all out of the water!"

Scent Type: fresh florals

Key Notes: cherry blossom, mandarin, apricot, jasmine, orange blossom, honeysuckle, gardenia

Longevity: 8 hours

Cherry blossom scents can smell powdery, fresh, and even sweet depending on the other notes are at play, so the Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette by Floratta stands out to me because it smells like all the above. Blending the softness of cherry blossoms with bright citrus notes (mandarin and apricot) and garden blooms, this fragrance is perfect for layering with your other favorites. Plus, it lasts all day without requiring reapplication.

Customer Review: "I love this fragrance because it smells delicious, and with two or three drops, the scent lingers from morning to night (its scent is quite long-lasting). It leaves my skin super soft and feels hydrated, and what I like most is that my skin doesn't feel greasy. The size and quantity are quite good because it lasts quite a while. 100% recommended."

Scent Type: warm florals

Key Notes: cherry blossom, shiso, jasmine sambac, patchouli

Longevity: 5 hours

Somei Yoshino is one of the most popular and widely planted cherry tree cultivars that can be found around the world. Its floral scent is captured in the Somei Yoshino Eau de Parfum by Berdoues which combines Japanese shiso with Indian jasmine sambac and Indonese patchouli to create a balanced floral bouquet. It wears well on its own, but if you'd like to extend its wear, consider layering this with a lively fruit-based scent.

Customer Review: "This perfume smells refreshing, clean, and inoffensive. It's perfect for the summer and spring!"

Scent Type: fruity florals

Key Notes: cherry, freesia, black currant, lily-of-the-valley, rose, amber, musk

Longevity: 4 to 5 hours

Anyone who's been looking for an addictive cherry blossom eau de toilette should get their hands on Fleur de Cerisier by L'Occitane. A couple spitz of this one will transports its wearer to the South of France, where cherry trees bloom in abundance. It opens with cherry, freesia, and black currant before shifting into soft florals and ending with a layer of cozy musk.

Customer Review: "Recently purchased this and it’s my latest fragrance obsession—the powdery and floral scent is simply enchanting! It's like walking through a blossoming orchard with every spritz, and I can't help but feel effortlessly elegant whenever I wear it. If you're a fan of delicate floral fragrances, this one is an absolute must-try."

Scent Type: warm spices

Key Notes: cherry blossom, sandalwood, cognac, vanilla, candied agave, guaiac wood, amber

Longevity: 6 hours

While Cherry Ambition may not be largely considered as a cherry blossom scent since it leads with a heavy dose of cherry, vanilla, and amber, it has floral tendencies that are reminiscent of Japan's national flower that reveal themselves with wear. I would categorize this as a warm, spicy scent that mixes gourmands with cherry and wood notes. The end result? A perfume that checks the same boxes your "everyday" cherry blossom scent would, with extra warmth.

Customer Review: "I love this perfume so much! It is definitely a heavier scent and great for winter. At first it smells like cherry brandy and then dries down to a nice cherry blossom—kind of smoky and fresh scent on me."

Scent Type: woody floral

Key Notes: rose, Egyptian geranium, red lychee, orris, jasmine absolute, smoked amber, oud

Longevity: 5 hours

This is the first Tumi fragrance I've had the opportunity to experience, and I'm happy to say it far surpassed my expectations. It doesn't feature cherry blossom as a note, but it does blends rose petals with Egyptian geranium, red lychee, and more to create a fragrance that's reminiscent of both the actually cherry blossoms and its wood. It's ideal for someone who loves a mysterious floral fragrance.

Customer Review: "The Tumi Whisper Experience Perfume is the most feminine of the collection, in my opinion. It has notes of rose, geranium and red lychee. The scent is a combination of floral, rosy and sweet scents without being overpowering or too sweet smelling. It smells great after application and also smells good after dry down. It lasts a while and doesn’t need to be reapplied frequently."

Scent Type: sheer florals

Key Notes: cherry blossom, pink peppercorn, osmanthus, peony, rose, cherries, musk, sandalwood

Longevity: 6 to 7 hours

While I've definitely been on a woodsy fragrance kick lately, I've been loving sheer florals as spring kicks into gear. I've been loving the Floris Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum because it strikes the perfect balance between a classic floral and and sensual musk by combining cherry blossom with delicate white floral with pink peppercorn and warm wood notes. Pro Tip: try pairing it with the brand's Luxury Hair Mist from the same range.

Customer Review: Cherry Blossom by Floris London is a beautiful, fruity floral fragrance that has notes of both Cherry Blossom and Cherry in the heart that makes it soft and a little sweet. It is more on the daytime scent, elegant and slightly powdery. It lasts pretty good in my opinion and definitely an easy reach. I got the matching hair mist too! Love them both."

Scent Type: fresh florals

Key Notes: cherry blossom, snow, solar notes, juniper berry, muguet, white musk

Longevity: 6 to 8 hours

All of d'Annam's memorable fragrances pay homage to Asian heritage, but Sakura Snow Eau de Parfum stands out from the rest because it captures the fresh smell of snow on cherry blossom petals. Drawing its inspiration from a poem by Santōka Taneda, this perfume features delciate notes of cherry blossom, snow, juniper berry, and muget with white musk and solar notes.

Customer Review: "So fresh and clean smelling. A great floral scent for winter and spring. This smells like sitting under a cherry tree in bloom during the first snow-melt of the season—still winter but the sun is shining."

Scent Type: fruity floral

Key Notes: bergamot, watermelon, cherry blossom, rose, violet, white musks, woody notes

Longevity: 7 to 8 hours

Here's another fruity take on a cherry blossom scent that deserves your attention. If you know me, then you're probably aware of how much I adore Guerlain perfumes. Their Aqua Allegoria Eau de Toilette is a favorite of mine because it smells just like picnicking under Central Park cherry blossom trees at their peak. This picturesque scene is brought to life using many of my favorite notes: bergamot, rose, and white musks.

Customer Review: "I am absolutely in love with the bottle! It is so cute and matches the scent perfectly with its cute little honeycombs and bee! This scent is amazing and not overwhelming at all. I wore this one out on a date night as well and the scent lasted all through the night and into the morning! I love how light and floral the scent is."

Scent Type: classic florals

Key Notes: bergamot, lemon, violet leaves, cherry blossom, rose wood

Longevity: 4 hours

Jo Malone London offers countless amazing floral fragrances for those of us who wish they could spend all of our time in a garden, but Sakura Blossom has to be one of their most underrated. While it should be noted this scent does not last as long as others in their collection, it's the perfect choice for layering. Like many of the other perfumes on this list, it opens with bright citrus before revealing its cherry blossom heart. The fragrance finishes with rose wood and a whisper of violet leaves.

Customer Review: "I've had several scents from the brand, but this one is my favorite. I discovered it in Japan and loved it. I was so happy they released it in the US, at least as a special edition. I hope they release the hair mist of this scent soon. I'm a huge fan of this scent. I love it!"

Scent Type: sparkling floral

Key Notes: pink pepper, mandarin, cherry blossom, osmanthus, freesia, musk, amber, sandalwood

Longevity: 5 to 6 hours

I love a good sparkling floral fragrance (especially when it features a splash of musk and sprinkling of pink pepper). Ormonde Jayne's Sakura offers pink cherry blossom petals set against bright citrus, blossoming florals, and amber for a scent the brand describes as, "both demure and enigmatic." I've like wearing this with Jo Malone's Sakura Blossom to boost the cherry blossom note and extend the latter's wear time.

Customer Review: "I just love this fragrance! It is uplifting and energizing. The floral, citrus, green, and spice notes are blended to perfection. I feel like I am taking a walk through a park with flowering cherry trees on a sunny summer morning. Sakura was a blind buy, and I was not disappointed."

Scent Type: sheer floral

Key Notes: cherry blossom, almond

Longevity: 6 hours

Yes, skin-like florals exist (and this is one of my top picks). Dior's Sakura Eau de Parfum features barely bloomed cherry blossom petals combined with almond as a tribute to Christian Dior's fascination for Japanese aesthetics. If you love this one as much as I do, consider pairing it with the Sakura lotion as well as the brand's liquid hand and body soap.

Customer Review: "This fragrance to see epitome of spring, especially in the region that I live, when cherry blossoms are abundant. It feels so right. The clean scent radiates just enough."