Naked Moon vs Japanese Cherry Blossom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Bath & Body Works · 2021
Rank #28,280 FloralFruity
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Naked Moon takes 6 of 7 categories.
Naked MoonChoose it for a cinnamon and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Japanese Cherry BlossomChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Naked Moon6/7
Japanese Cherry Blossom1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Naked Moon
- Community sentiment
- Naked Moon
- Longevity
- Naked Moon
- Sillage & projection
- Naked Moon
- Value for money
- Naked Moon
- Versatility
- Japanese Cherry Blossom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Naked Moon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Naked MoonUbayaJapanese Cherry BlossomBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%
3.77/ 5 · 1,270 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerNaked MoonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
28%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
1,036 votes
Category winnerNaked MoonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNaked Moon
SillageNaked Moon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNaked MoonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcinnamon100%
cherry92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
floral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
musky61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CherryApple
Heart2-4 hrs
VanillaPatchouli
Base6-10+ hrs
CinnamonMusk
Top
PlumApplePear
Heart
Japanese Cherry BlossomKyoto Rose petalsTuberoseLilyMimosa
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmberCinnamonHimalayan CedarPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesApple, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Naked Moon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJapanese Cherry BlossomMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,750
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2021
Reviews8
Overall rank#28,280
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2021
Reviews0
Category winnerNaked MoonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNaked Moon by Ubaya cuts through cold air with a burst of dark cherry and crisp red apple. Do not overspray this. The initial spray carries a brief solvent edge before settling into a thick, mouthwatering fruitiness. Within thirty minutes, creamy bourbon vanilla and clean patchouli rise to the surface. It smells remar…
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…
Reviews →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, Naked Moon or Japanese Cherry Blossom?
Naked Moon takes 6 of 7 categories. Naked Moon is rated 4.48/5 from 58 votes; Japanese Cherry Blossom is rated 3.77/5 from 1,270 votes. Choose Naked Moon for a cinnamon and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Japanese Cherry Blossom for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Naked Moon or Japanese Cherry Blossom?
Naked Moon lasts longest (Naked Moon 72/100, Japanese Cherry Blossom 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Naked Moon or Japanese Cherry Blossom?
Naked Moon projects furthest (Naked Moon 62/100, Japanese Cherry Blossom 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Naked Moon and Japanese Cherry Blossom smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cinnamon.
Is Naked Moon or Japanese Cherry Blossom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Naked Moon is the stronger pick. For winter, Naked Moon is the stronger pick. Naked Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Naked Moon and Japanese Cherry Blossom?
Naked Moon has top notes of Cherry and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Cinnamon and Musk. 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.
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