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Hanamizake
花見酒
2017 Eau de Parfum

7.7 / 10 54 Ratings
A popular perfume by J-Scent for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is floral-fruity. It is being marketed by LUZ / 有限会社ルズ.
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Main accords

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Fresh
Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
PearPear AppleApple RaspberryRaspberry Ginjō sakeGinjō sake Green notesGreen notes
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Cherry blossomCherry blossom RoseRose Lily of the valleyLily of the valley
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk CedarwoodCedarwood
Ratings
Scent
7.754 Ratings
Longevity
6.941 Ratings
Sillage
6.444 Ratings
Bottle
6.736 Ratings
Value for money
7.322 Ratings
Submitted by Anessa · last update on 02/07/2026.
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Interesting Facts
Hanami-zake refers to saké enjoyed at the ohanami.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Hanamizake / 花見酒 (Perfume Oil) by J-Scent
Hanamizake Perfume Oil

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Akira1005

222 Reviews
Akira1005
Akira1005
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A lightweight version of La Petite Robe Noire EDT
One word: It smells like shampooing at a salon

It's interesting. The moment you put it on, a sweet floral spreads out like a flower opening up. It's a typical shampoo note, but it definitely reminds me of cherry blossoms. Yes, it smells like a fruity shampoo. It's a bit like La Petite Noire EDT.
...Let me check. See, sometimes I get scared of "my nose." Look, it's just like that.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire EDT
Top: Rose, Jasmine
Middle: Cherry, Orange Blossom, Apple
Base: White Amber, White Musk, Patchouli

Apple, Rose, White Flower, Musk, Cherry (Well, this is probably closer to cherry blossom or raspberry. Cherry blossoms don't actually have a scent, so it makes sense to extract the fragrance from the cherry)As usual, this is a reveal, but it's clearly made with La Petite Noire EDT in mind. Because, as I wrote in my review, this EDT is the most popular of the LPRN series in Japan. In fact, I have both again. It's like a game of guessing one they copied.(Oh, I know. It's okay haha)
Well, it's like Guerlain with less fragrance than Guerlain and it's easier for anyone to wear. Guerlain and foreign perfumes are like stereos that are too loud and can't be adjusted to make them feel very strong in Japan. So I think they thought that if they made a lighter version of it, it would sell.
It doesn't smell much like ginjo sake. Because it's ethanol. This note is just for decoration. It's same thing vanilla calles "ice cream note".
What I find very suspicious is that Japanese perfume bloggers who have both don't point out these facts even though it's been years since it was released. If you use it, you should know right away.
If you have LPRN EDT, I don't think you need this one. If you don't have both, and you want a scent that smells more like keratin or shampoo than La Petite, choose this one. It depends on the situation, the amount, and the weather, but I think the duration is shorter than LPRN.

Background
Hanamizake is actually a coined word and is not a common Japanese word. Hanami is when people spread a sheet on the grass during the cherry blossom season and enjoy eating and drinking. Every March and April, there were many people who were taken to the hospital with acute alcohol poisoning, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number has dropped dramatically. Cherry blossoms and sake do not completely go together, but it used to be a common sight to see people enjoying cherry blossoms and sake. However, moderation is important in everything!
Updated on 06/04/2025
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OTt8

98 Reviews
OTt8
OTt8
1  
A Great Sakura Scent
Very good.
Candid (Sakura) and slightly boozy in the opening (Sake). The creamy musky scent given by the cherry blossom is the note that sticks and lasts on the skin. A slight hint of Incense on the side.
It is not shouty but very comforting. I liked it very much.
It incorporates Japanese perfume philosophy.
Delicate, enveloping but never shouty
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midaramadara

59 Reviews
midaramadara
midaramadara
2  
here for the experience, not performance
the initial spray smells just like opening a can of sparkling sake under a blooming sakura tree - having this exact experience in mind, i was beyond happy to boost it with this perfume, making those memories immortal.
it's refreshing, lightly sweetened, delightfully floral and you can almost taste the fizziness.
unfortunately the longevity of it is quite disappointing. that joyful opening lasts only about 30 minutes (around 1 hour on the clothes) before it transforms into a basic laundry detergent.
while it's inoffensive and you end up smelling like freshly washed clothes.
it's a fleeting moment of reminiscence to be picked up every now and then during the day.
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Kahl

5 Reviews
Kahl
Kahl
1  
Beautiful Cherry Blossoms without the powdery dry down
Finally I don’t feel like I have to breathe through a bunch of baby powder to smell the florals. A bit of an acetone note in the top notes if it’s oversprayed, but a nice sake bite if not.

Dries down beautifully into a cherry floral lotion scent. Perfect for the office - polite enough to wear in close quarters in business settings. A scent for all ages.
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VentoAureo

6 Reviews
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VentoAureo
Very helpful Review 11  
Celebrating Under Cherry Blossoms
In my purchase of "Ramune / ラムネ (Eau de Parfum)" from the same brand, I fortunately received some samples, including Hanamizake.

Right off the bat, I am neither a connoisseur of Japanese sake nor of any other alcoholic beverages, but I will do my best to describe this fragrance.

Hanamizake stands for Hanami, the celebration of cherry blossoms in spring, and Zake, the Japanese pronunciation of sake.

As far as cherry blossoms and their scent are concerned, a fantasy accord is mostly used in the perfume world and also in food, as far as I know, since cherry blossoms hardly or only very weakly and subtly smell. However, having already tried several products (specifically Japanese ones) with cherry blossom scent, I believe I know which direction the fragrance should take. Generally floral, gentle, light, "cottony," without becoming too powdery, with a hint of fruity-sour notes. Very difficult to describe...phew.

Sake and perfume is also a tricky story, as sake only has a very subtle scent and is quite similar to regular ethanol in perfume. No wonder, since sake mainly consists of volatile ethanol and water. When drinking sake, among other places in an izakaya in Tokyo, I have found that it tastes relatively neutral, occasionally having sour-fruity nuances; in fact, I found the cheaper sakes to be tastier and more interesting in terms of flavor profile. In perfumes, I only know "Kira Kira / きら きら" as a reference.

I believe I have now recognized a similar sake note in both, which is particularly volatile and only detectable for a few moments after spraying, somehow smelling of sake and alcohol (perhaps the rice components in the sake), but definitely different from the ethanol in the perfume itself.
Shortly after this sake experience, the fragrance blooms like a bud on a tree, and the described cherry blossom scent characteristics emerge. Floral, gentle, cottony, lightly fruity-sour. As it develops, the fruity-sour nuances fade, and Hanamizake reminds me a bit of Japanese cosmetics and creams that have a subtly floral creamy scent. Occasionally, the sake flashes again, reminding one that this is a Hanami-zake and not a cherry blossom cream.

Conclusion: Hanamizake is a very special fragrance, something I haven't smelled before. One should enjoy floral scents as this forms the basis here. Longevity and sillage are rather okay to weak, which is quite normal for a Japanese market, as the saying goes "Less is sometimes more," and subtle fragrances are desired.

Thank you for reading ;) ♥
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Strong pear with pure liquor that thankfully fades fast, then bright-fruity and later it reminds me of hair salon care products.
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2
Very fruity and sweet, with cherry blossom. Dry: wine-like booziness (reminds me of a craft store for some reason...) and light clean musk.
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2
The opening: fruity, unique, intoxicating. Later very Japanese, subtle, classy Cherry Blossom&Sake in a soft musky base. Cozy, comforting.
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1
Enjoyed the opening sake note, dried down to a scrubber for me, and one I can't wash off, alas!
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1
Fruity white flowers, very delicate.
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Just a child
apple-like pear green
behind rosy little ears
petal dance
and giggles
sweet, like gummy bear fluttering
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juicy apple-like, sparkling with cherry blossom shimmer
friendly, fruity-floral spring garden
with youthful body splash vibes…
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Ginjo sake tastes fruity-mild
We celebrate in the park
Your pink hair so soft
Cherry blossoms land on my nose
La vie en rose pastel
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4
A briefly irritating start, then a fruity candy that quickly turns into very pretty fluffy fresh cherry blossoms. Very subtle.
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5
Juicy pear, then a balanced mix of tangy fruit notes and very soft flowers, refined, subtle, and delightful. It's beautiful!
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