Fragrance comparison

J.Crew No. 31 vs Japanese Cherry Blossom

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,304 ratings analysed

J.Crew No. 31

Arquiste

3.7434 votes

Rank #53,150 FruityRose

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Bath & Body Works · 2021

3.771,270 votes

Rank #28,227 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

J.Crew No. 31
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Japanese Cherry Blossom
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

J.Crew No. 313/7

Japanese Cherry Blossom3/7

Ratings & consensus: Japanese Cherry Blossom
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: J.Crew No. 31
Sillage & projection: J.Crew No. 31
Value for money: Japanese Cherry Blossom
Versatility: J.Crew No. 31
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Japanese Cherry Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

J.Crew No. 31Arquiste

Japanese Cherry BlossomBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

3.77/ 5 · 1,270 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerJapanese Cherry BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

28%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

1,036 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJ.Crew No. 31

SillageJ.Crew No. 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value74

Category winnerJapanese Cherry BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

earthy74%

woody65%

sweet56%

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

VermouthEau de vie

Heart

PlumBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top

PlumApplePear

Heart

Japanese Cherry BlossomKyoto Rose petalsTuberoseLilyMimosa

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmberCinnamonHimalayan CedarPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJ.Crew No. 31Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,150

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerJapanese Cherry BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J.Crew No. 31 opens with a sharp flash of red vermouth and distilled eau de vie, giving the first spray an intoxicating cocktail brightness. Within ten minutes, dark plum and velvety Bulgarian rose take over the heart, shifting the aroma into a rich fruity chypre. As the liquor sharpness softens, patchouli and damp oa…

Reviews →

Japanese Cherry Blossom by Bath and Body Works is a floral fruity scent that highlights pear, jasmine, and mimosa. It settles on a creamy sandalwood base to create a clean, soapy freshness. It functions as an uncomplicated daily companion for spring afternoons, offering a polite scent profile that works well for offic…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, J.Crew No. 31 or Japanese Cherry Blossom?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. J.Crew No. 31 is rated 3.74/5 from 34 votes; Japanese Cherry Blossom is rated 3.77/5 from 1,270 votes. Choose J.Crew No. 31 for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Japanese Cherry Blossom for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J.Crew No. 31 or Japanese Cherry Blossom?

J.Crew No. 31 lasts longest (J.Crew No. 31 51/100, Japanese Cherry Blossom 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J.Crew No. 31 or Japanese Cherry Blossom?

J.Crew No. 31 projects furthest (J.Crew No. 31 64/100, Japanese Cherry Blossom 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J.Crew No. 31 and Japanese Cherry Blossom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is J.Crew No. 31 or Japanese Cherry Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, J.Crew No. 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Japanese Cherry Blossom is the stronger pick. J.Crew No. 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J.Crew No. 31 and Japanese Cherry Blossom?

J.Crew No. 31 has top notes of Vermouth and Eau de vie, heart notes of Plum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Japanese Cherry Blossom has top notes of Plum, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom, Kyoto Rose petals, Tuberose and Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.