“Planted for maidens to adorn their hair,
And for the garlands of elegant courtiers―
Blossoming at the edges of the land,
The cherry blossoms bloom in radiant grace.”
―The Manyoshu, by Wakamiya Ayumaro
Since the time of the Manyo period, sakura has been an enduring muse in Japanese art and poetry.
A flower that announces spring with elegance and fades with dignified beauty―we have cherished it deeply throughout the centuries.
Like petals dancing gently in the breeze, this fragrance is designed to evoke that fleeting charm―a refined expression of Japanese aesthetics, captured with care in scent.
A bright, dewy floral sweetness transforms into a soft, powdery blush―delicate yet defined.
This perfume gently reflects the quiet elegance of Japanese sakura, reminiscent of a traditional sachet of fragrant blossoms.
| Type | Florall |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | perilla frutescens, cherry |
| Middle Notes | cherry blossom, clove oil, rose abs., rose ess., ylangylang oil |
| Last Notes | rosewood, musk, woody, incence, tolu balsam |
In ancient times, before calendars marked the seasons, cherry blossoms were the sign to begin rice planting.
In Japan’s rice-farming culture, hanami―the viewing of sakura―symbolized prayers for a fruitful harvest and hope for a bright future.
At the same time, their fleeting beauty reminds us of life’s transience. Perhaps it is this contrast―between promise and impermanence―that continues to stir something deep within us.
