Shiseido Hana Sakura
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cyclamen and hyacinth. The heart brings freesia and japanese cherry blossom. On the skin it settles into amber and bamboo. Overall it smells floral and green.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Hana Sakura notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Shiseido Hana Sakura
Hana Sakura comes from Shiseido.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio and Gucci Envy Me.
Hana Sakura: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €101. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gucci Envy Me but less than Van Cleef & Arpels First.
Which weather suits Hana Sakura
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
More from Shiseido
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Zen, Zen Gold Elixir and Rising Sun.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by green and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and green smells and notes like freesia and amber. Less obvious notes include incense, jasmine and heliotrope.
Perfumes that smell like Hana Sakura
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (8 shared notes), Gucci Envy Me (8 shared notes) and Van Cleef & Arpels First (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio starts from €45.
More questions
Can men wear Hana Sakura?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Hana Sakura last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.