Sakura

So I'm testing Sakura sample today. And while I am still waiting for the base notes to set, what I get on my skin now, is something similar to.... Montabaco. :) Well slightly sweetened and just with a hint of cherry blossom. Sakura is far more woody and less floral that I expected. By no means bad, but in such a bottle I didn't think I can find something in fact so unisex. My thoughts: They knew Montabaco is an excellent fragrance (I have a bottle myself) but in the same time one that is less appealing to women maybe due to it's austere look, so they've created a pink bottle and with some minor modifications got a female version of their bestseller. :D Will I be looking to buy Sakura? No. But it definitely is a release of the best quality Ormonde Jayne is known for, so I can recommend buying it nevertheless. Both for women and men. :)

I believe this is my 3rd review on Sakura. I know fragrance is subjective but I truly don't understand the handful of negative reviews. I keep coming back to her, I consider Sakura my most worn 'signature scent'. Definitely one of the easiest reaches in my collection for when I want to feel clean, pretty, and chic. An interesting take on cherry blossom. All things considered, Sakura is definitely more complex than other offerings from Ormonde Jayne- such as Levant and Damask. Maybe she's not for everyone, perhaps not blind buy safe because of the spices, but if you're looking for something that's a little out of the box I'd highly suggest giving Sakura a try.

This perfume opens very bright, zesty, and peppery. I can smell the coriander and what I think is supposed to be the cherry blossom. It is sweet, but not too sweet. It's not heavy but I have a nice bubble scent. It just smells very womanly to me. I think it's more on the feminine side, but then again, I subscribe to the belief that perfume in general is unisex. This is fresh, a little flirty, and just really pretty. Ormonde Jayne is one of my favorite perfume houses and I'm so glad I finally bought a full bottle (the bottle is so lovely, by the way.)

“Delicious.” This was the same descriptor used by two different people (one, a young male police officer haha and the other, a lovely grandmother) who both commented on this fragrance on my first day of wear. Full disclosure: In my excitement, I might have oversprayed (two sprays each arm, one spray at the décolletage, one spray over the head while swooshing my hair). I rarely buy (or blind buy) these days with a collection as large as mine, nor have I reviewed a fragrance in some time.

This perfume is an instant LOVE, I never felt so good floral perfume like this. And this is my first Ormonde Jayne becouse I like the beast mode and beast longevity and they are a little softer for me but not this One! This perfume is projects very good ang lasts all day! I mostly get the cherry blossom and the cyclamen with bergamot, cedar wood and some green- delicious, a true compliment glitter! Thanks for it, I will buy a back up bottle soon. Recommend as a blind buy gift too.