Fragrance comparison

Japanese Cherry Blossom vs Zahi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,319 ratings analysed

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Bath & Body Works · 2021

3.771,270 votes

Rank #30,414 FloralFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zahi

PARIS CORNER

4.0049 votes

Rank #19,497 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zahi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Japanese Cherry Blossom
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Zahi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Japanese Cherry Blossom1/7

Zahi6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zahi
Community sentiment: Zahi
Longevity: Zahi
Sillage & projection: Zahi
Value for money: Japanese Cherry Blossom
Versatility: Zahi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zahi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Japanese Cherry BlossomBath & Body Works

ZahiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,270 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 49%Had 3%Want 49%

Category winnerZahiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

1,036 votes

49%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

10%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerZahiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZahi

SillageZahi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value67

Category winnerJapanese Cherry BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumApplePear

Heart

Japanese Cherry BlossomKyoto Rose petalsTuberoseLilyMimosa

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmberCinnamonHimalayan CedarPatchouliOakmoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaJasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberDry WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Zahi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night42

Category winnerZahiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men26

Unisex32

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerZahiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Zahi by Paris Corner brings a bright, crisp crunch of fresh apple and ripe pear right to the front. As that juicy start settles, a gentle bouquet of jasmine and rose emerges, softened by a smooth splash of sweet vanilla. The base brings grounded warmth with dry wood, patchouli, and golden amber, giving the airy orchar…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Japanese Cherry Blossom or Zahi?

Zahi takes 6 of 7 categories. Japanese Cherry Blossom is rated 3.77/5 from 1,270 votes; Zahi is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes. Choose Japanese Cherry Blossom for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Zahi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Japanese Cherry Blossom or Zahi?

Zahi lasts longest (Zahi 52/100, Japanese Cherry Blossom 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Japanese Cherry Blossom or Zahi?

Projection is very close: Zahi 48/100, Japanese Cherry Blossom 46/100 for sillage.

Do Japanese Cherry Blossom and Zahi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Japanese Cherry Blossom or Zahi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zahi is the stronger pick. For winter, Japanese Cherry Blossom is the stronger pick. Zahi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Japanese Cherry Blossom and Zahi?

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. Zahi has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Dry Wood and Patchouli.