5 Japanese-inspired scents to try this season

Nomenclature fragrances are far from ordinary, and Shi_So EDP is a prime example of that. This green herbaceous scent stands out from the rest due to its composition, which consists of shiso (a leaf that’s a close relative to mint), ivy leaf, cardamom, spearmint, verbena, and blackcurrant for a touch of sweetness. We predict that this perfume will become incredibly popular, especially as the weather gets warmer.

With notes like bergamot, orange, rose and musk, it’s easy to think that Floris Cherry Blossom EDP could smell heavy or bold. In fact, it’s the total opposite - the addition of cherry blossom ensures the fragrance smells delicate and dainty, just like the tiny flowers that grow on sakura trees. Spritz it all season long if you’re after something gorgeously light.

Each one of Olfactive Studio’s fragrances are the collaborative work between a photographer and a perfumer, and celebrate the synergy between sight and smell. Still Life EDP is housed in a modern bottle and is a combination we’ve never smelled before: Yuzu (a delicious Japanese citrus fruit), pink pepper and black pepper collide with spicy star anise, before settling into notes of smoky dark rum, cedarwood and ambrox. It’s something that we’ve been misting on repeat in the office as it’s truly unique.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme EDP is a spritz that takes you around the world. It features lemon tree flower (which you’ll find in Japan), Californian orange, Jamaican amyris and Haitian vetiver, with the additions of florentine iris and musky amber to ground the scent. Unapologetically feminine and simply beautiful, this perfume is great for those that like to play it safe.  

Inspired by the stillness experienced when soaking in a Japanese hinoki tub, Comme Des Garçons Hinoki EDT is a pared-back fragrance that features fresh notes like frankincense, moss, vetiver, cedar (a tree that’s endemic to Japan), thyme and pine. The juice is interesting without being distracting or hard to wear, and is great for all sexes.  

Get the most out of your fragrance with these tips for helping your spritz last all day long.

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Main image credit: Sevak Babakhani