Cherry Bloom N°18
Designed for casual daytime wear, Cherry Bloom N°18 by The Master Perfumer offers a cheerful, budget-friendly take on sweet floral fragrances. It appeals to anyone who enjoys uplifting fruity notes without the heavy patchouli or dense musks found in traditional evening perfumes. Bright red raspberry and delicate cherry blossom provide an energetic, youthful opening that feels like freshly washed laundry drying under spring sun. The subtle white wood dry-down keeps the scent grounded and office-appropriate. It is an effortless pick for students, daily errands, and casual brunch dates when you want to smell fresh, sweet, and approachable.
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Expect 3 to 5 hours of longevity on skin and up to 7 hours on clothing. Sillage is moderate for the first hour, extending about arm's length, before settling into an intimate personal scent bubble.
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Cherry Bloom N°18 combines tart red raspberry, soft cherry blossom petals, and smooth white wood into a crisp, fresh fruity floral fragrance that smells like luxury bath soap and ripe spring berries.
Main Accords
6 MAPPEDThe floral and fruity accords lead with sweet raspberry and breezy cherry blossom, creating a crisp and cheerful texture before drying down into clean, sap-like white wood and subtle fresh musk.
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When to Wear
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It looks easiest to wear in summer and spring. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Crisp and uplifting sweet cherry blossom and raspberry scent profile
Extremely budget-friendly price point for everyday casual wear
Office-safe projection that never suffocates coworkers
Light and airy structure that excels in warm spring and summer weather
Simple note breakdown makes it great for layering with vanilla or woody scents
Pleasant clean dry-down anchored by subtle white wood
Great starter perfume for beginners and students
Easy grab-and-go option for running errands or hitting the gym
Non-cloying sweetness that avoids heavy, dense musks
Available in portable travel-friendly bottle formats
Consistently receives compliments for smelling fresh and clean
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Opening can have a brief synthetic or metallic alcohol sharpness
Moderate skin longevity requiring reapplication after 4 hours
Relatively linear development without complex note transitions
Lacks the projection and sillage needed for formal evening events
Can feel too light and fleeting during cold winter weather
Bottle design and cap feel basic and drugstore-grade
May feel overly sweet or youthful for fans of dry chypres
Scent bubble shrinks to a skin scent after the first 90 minutes
Not easily found in North American retail department stores
Lacks heavy resinous or ambery base notes to anchor the scent
White wood dry-down is faint and stays very close to the body
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“The Master Perfumer Cherry Bloom N°18 Review: Fresh Spring Floral”
Cherry Bloom N°18 opens with a lively splash of sweet red raspberry and bright cherry blossom petals. The first spray delivers a fun, sugary burst that smells like fresh fruit syrup mixed with crisp spring air. There is a slight alcohol kick in the first thirty seconds, but it quickly evaporates to reveal an upbeat, approachable fruity floral opening that instantly brightens your mood.
As the initial raspberry fruitiness settles into the skin over the first twenty minutes, the delicate floral heart takes center stage. The cherry blossom note feels clean, pink, and slightly powdery, reminiscent of a luxury bath soap or scented body lotion. It avoids heavy, dense floral notes, maintaining a light, breezy character that feels effortlessly clean throughout the morning.
In the dry-down, a smooth white wood base emerges to anchor the fruity floral accords. This clean cedar-style woodiness prevents the raspberry and floral sweetness from smelling overly juvenile or cloying. The woods remain subtle, acting as a soft background cushion that keeps the scent feeling fresh and balanced on warm skin.
In terms of performance, Cherry Bloom N°18 behaves like a classic light Eau de Toilette. Its cherry blossom notes project moderately for about an hour, creating a pleasant personal scent bubble, before settling close to the skin for a total wear time of three to five hours. It performs best during warm spring and summer days, making it a reliable choice for the office, school, weekend errands, and casual daytime hangouts where heavier perfumes might overwhelm.
This fragrance fits anyone who loves easy, uncomplicated floral scents with a sweet berry twist. It is particularly great for students, fragrance beginners, and casual wearers who want a cheerful daily perfume without spending designer prices. Because its composition of raspberry, cherry blossom, and white wood is so clean and minimal, it also works exceptionally well as a layering base to add sweetness to other woody or vanilla fragrances.
While Cherry Bloom N°18 will not replace complex luxury niche perfumes, it accomplishes its goal with charm and affordability. The opening can feel a bit synthetic on certain skin chemistries, and you will need to reapply it by mid-afternoon, but the delightful blend of cherry blossom and raspberry makes it a standout budget bottle well worth keeping in your daily rotation.
FAQs
What does the opening of Cherry Bloom N°18 smell like?+
Cherry Bloom N°18 opens with a burst of sugary red raspberry and fresh cherry blossom. The initial spray feels bright, juicy, and energetic, similar to sweet berry candy mixed with fresh floral petals. A brief sharp alcohol tone fades within sixty seconds into a crisp fruity aroma.
How does Cherry Bloom N°18 transition from opening to dry-down?+
After twenty minutes, the tart raspberry top note softens, allowing airy cherry blossom petals to dominate the heart. As hours pass, a clean white wood base develops, grounding the sweetness into a soft, cedar-tinged skin scent that smells like luxury bath soap.
How long does Cherry Bloom N°18 last on skin compared to clothing?+
On bare skin, Cherry Bloom N°18 lasts between 3 and 5 hours before fading to a subtle trace. On cotton shirts and scarves, the fresh cherry blossom and raspberry accords linger noticeably longer, providing 6 to 8 hours of gentle wear.
What is the sillage and projection of Cherry Bloom N°18?+
The fragrance projects at moderate arm's length for the first hour after application. After 90 minutes, the projection pulls inward, creating an intimate personal scent bubble that stays within six inches of your skin without overpowering nearby people.
Which season is best for wearing Cherry Bloom N°18?+
Cherry Bloom N°18 performs best in spring and summer daytime weather when temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C (60°F to 80°F). Warm, breezy air amplifies the fresh cherry blossom and fruity raspberry accords without turning them cloying or heavy.
Is Cherry Bloom N°18 suitable for office and work environments?+
Yes, this perfume is exceptionally office-friendly. Its clean floral profile and moderate sillage ensure that it will not overwhelm enclosed workspaces or trigger headaches among sensitive colleagues. It presents a polite, fresh, and professional daytime presence.
What is the gender appeal of Cherry Bloom N°18?+
Cherry Bloom N°18 leans distinctly feminine due to its sweet raspberry and bright cherry blossom notes. However, anyone who enjoys light, fruity floral fragrances with a clean woody base can easily wear it as a casual daily refresher.
How does Cherry Bloom N°18 compare to Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom?+
While Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom features heavier powdery mimosa, sandalwood, and musk, Cherry Bloom N°18 is brighter, simpler, and much fruitier. The Master Perfumer relies on sweet raspberry and airy white wood rather than dense, oriental base notes.
What is the price value and concentration of Cherry Bloom N°18?+
Cherry Bloom N°18 is formulated as an affordable Eau de Toilette produced for European drugstore retail. It offers great value for shoppers seeking a cheerful daily scent or a budget-friendly gift that punches above its modest price tag.
What fragrance notes layer best with Cherry Bloom N°18?+
Because of its simple three-note pyramid, Cherry Bloom N°18 layers remarkably well with rich vanilla perfumes, such as Black Vanilla N°03 from the same brand. It also blends beautifully over sandalwood or musk bases to add sweetness and longevity.
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If you enjoy this profile, Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom offers a warmer, more powdery take, while Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom adds crisp herbal tea. L'Occitane Cherry Blossom provides a similar watercolor floral feel at a higher price.
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