History and inspiration
Sakura is part of the recent Eau de Parfum additions to the Ormonde Jayne range, released in 2022. It is an homage to the cherry blossom, the sakura whose brief flowering marks spring in Japan, a flower famous for being almost without fragrance and so evoked here by suggestion rather than reconstruction.
It opens on a fresh green and citrus accord of green notes, pink pepper, bergamot, lime, mandarin and coriander seed, then turns to a delicate heart of cherry blossom, water lily, osmanthus, rose, freesia, cyclamen and violet. The base stays soft and clean with sandalwood, Madagascar vanilla, musk, amber, cedar and tonka bean.
Olfactive profile
The signature of Sakura is its transparency. Rather than a sweet cherry gourmand, it reads as a fresh, watery floral, the green notes and citrus giving lift, the osmanthus adding an apricot-and-leather nuance, and the soft base keeping everything light.
On skin it stays close and delicate, a discreet floral that fades gently. The tonka and sandalwood add just enough warmth to the drydown to keep it from disappearing entirely.
Key characteristics
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Format
88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US
When and where to wear
Sakura suits daytime and milder weather, where its fresh, transparent floral reads as effortless. It is a natural spring scent, light enough to layer and easy in relaxed settings.
Its delicacy makes it well suited to warmer conditions and to anyone who prefers a discreet, close-to-the-skin floral over something projecting.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sakura by Ormonde Jayne?01
Sakura is a green floral Eau de Parfum by Ormonde Jayne, the independent British house founded in 2001 in London (United Kingdom). Released in 2022, it is part of the Eau de Parfum range, and its character is a fresh green floral that renders a near-scentless flower through green and osmanthus.
What does Sakura smell like?02
It opens on green notes, pink pepper and bergamot, lime, mandarin, coriander seed, turns to a heart of cherry blossom, water lily and osmanthus, rose, freesia, cyclamen, violet, and dries down to sandalwood, cedar and madagascar vanilla, musk, amber, tonka bean. The overall impression is a fresh green floral that renders a near-scentless flower through green and osmanthus.
What is the olfactive family of Sakura?03
Ormonde Jayne composes Sakura as a green floral. Its character is a fresh green floral that renders a near-scentless flower through green and osmanthus.
Who created Sakura?04
Geza Schoen, the German perfumer, composes this fragrance under the creative direction of Linda Pilkington, founder of the house. the specific perfumer for this fragrance.
What concentration is Sakura?05
It is an Eau de Parfum, presented in an 88 ml / 2.97 fl oz US bottle.
When should I wear Sakura?06
Sakura suits daytime and milder weather, where its fresh, transparent floral reads as effortless. It is a natural spring scent, light enough to layer and easy in relaxed settings.
Is Sakura for men or women?07
Like the rest of the Ormonde Jayne collection, Sakura is composed in the house's gender-free spirit and can be worn by anyone drawn to a green floral.
What collection does Sakura belong to?08
Sakura is one of the recent Eau de Parfum additions to the Ormonde Jayne range, released in 2022.
Where is Sakura made?09
Ormonde Jayne perfumes are handmade in England by the independent house, owned by founder Linda Pilkington since 2001.
