Top Notes 
Cherry
Green tea
Shiso
Heart Notes 
Lily of the valley
Cherry blossom
Jasmine
Peach
Rose
Clove
Base Notes 
Musk
Balsamic notes
Patchouli
Brazilian rosewood
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Akira1005
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Akira1005
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Mother's made Lunch Box
This time, I'm trying something writing a new type review.
I previously wrote a review of this perfume's test strips on my blog, but now that I've got the tube, I'm writing a full review.
Number of tries: About 3
Review environment: 26°C, 51% humidity, Autumn
I absolutely hate the "duty-free store musk" in designer perfumes; it gives me headaches. However, Satori's fragrance is completely free of the musk. This makes it ideal for those with sensitive noses, those prone to headaches, and those new to perfume who are easily intoxicated by scents.
Top notes: Cherry, green tea, shiso
A mild, salty shiso water scent. No cherry or green tea notes at all. I also smell ethanol when I first apply it. It definitely feels closer to an EDT.
If you don't know what shiso smells like, imagine lavender without camphor. Lavender is a member of Lamiaceae. This scent is not the green shiso you see in the image, but the purple. If you've ever seen clumps of like a seaweed clinging to pickled plums, that's shiso. It transfers the shiso's aroma to the plum. It reminds me of the packed lunches I had on elementary school field trips.
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Heart: Lily of the valley, cherry blossom, jasmine, peach, rose, rose absolute, clove
A subtle lily of the valley. However, it's not as "flashy" as Diorissimo. The lily of the valley supports the background, adding a natural "perfume-like" quality. The other notes are layered and invisible. The jasmine is not indole, and the peach doesn't have a fruity sweetness. The rose is kept to a minimum. The cloves are almost completely integrated with the shiso, and there's no overpowering spice at all. My impression is that they're probably just added to prolong the astringency of the shiso. So, again, the shiso water is simply given a subtle floral scent to add a touch of elegance. It's a little powdery, and the scent evaporates like face powder. It doesn't smell like shampoo.
Yes, it may be quite understated compared to Western Guerlain scents.Sakura in Satori is wearing a kimono, not a dress. Also, no single scent stands out as particularly strong; each complements the others, resulting in a well-rounded, mild scent.
Even though I'm wearing it myself, it smells gentle, like passing someone with a nice scent on the street. It reminds me of the kind young women who would smile at me and call out to me, "You're cute," while riding the elevator as a child. Back then, I thought my childhood would last forever.
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Base: Musk, Balsamic, Patchouli, Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vanilla
How long does it take to reach the end? Probably after an hour or two half. In other words, it's quite short-lived. Which of these notes struck you the most? Hmm... that's a tough question.That is, the "slightly salty shiso and subtle floral notes" are still there, and they're there to continue them, so I don't think the scent changes in three stages: top, middle, and end. There's no vanilla at all, and it's completely "sugar-free."
As such, you can pretty much ignore the base notes, and if any of them don't suit you, don't worry. This base note is like "construction paper," so to speak; all you actually see are the "pink watercolor cherry blossom brushstrokes" from the top to middle notes.
Then, like powder, it gradually fades away. It lasts for about an hour and a half to two hours.
There's only one other review here, from 2017. I wonder why... He also mentions tears, but even for me, this scent evokes an irresistible sense of nostalgia. It's a heart-wrenching feeling, forcing me back to a childhood I can never return to. Satori's invisible notes contain a sense of nostalgia, which is completed when it hits your skin. It's not a scent designed to grab someone's attention or impress, but rather to remind you that time flies by.
bad point: It's incredibly light and airely. It doesn't fit with the current beast mode craze. But Satori isn't aiming for that, so it's not a problem. It may feel a little pricey, but it does give you a sense of nostalgia you won't find in other perfumes.
Would I buy a bottle?: Hmm... I wonder how many perfumes in the world actually evoke the feeling of "life is short" every time I wear them, and I'd be willing to pay for that rare experience. But as a gourmand, I'd jump at the chance to snag a delicious vanilla over such a sublime work of art... When I'm a little older and more sensitive, I'll probably allow myself this expensive purchase. In other words, I'm still a child from back then.
I previously wrote a review of this perfume's test strips on my blog, but now that I've got the tube, I'm writing a full review.
Number of tries: About 3
Review environment: 26°C, 51% humidity, Autumn
I absolutely hate the "duty-free store musk" in designer perfumes; it gives me headaches. However, Satori's fragrance is completely free of the musk. This makes it ideal for those with sensitive noses, those prone to headaches, and those new to perfume who are easily intoxicated by scents.
Top notes: Cherry, green tea, shiso
A mild, salty shiso water scent. No cherry or green tea notes at all. I also smell ethanol when I first apply it. It definitely feels closer to an EDT.
If you don't know what shiso smells like, imagine lavender without camphor. Lavender is a member of Lamiaceae. This scent is not the green shiso you see in the image, but the purple. If you've ever seen clumps of like a seaweed clinging to pickled plums, that's shiso. It transfers the shiso's aroma to the plum. It reminds me of the packed lunches I had on elementary school field trips.
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Heart: Lily of the valley, cherry blossom, jasmine, peach, rose, rose absolute, clove
A subtle lily of the valley. However, it's not as "flashy" as Diorissimo. The lily of the valley supports the background, adding a natural "perfume-like" quality. The other notes are layered and invisible. The jasmine is not indole, and the peach doesn't have a fruity sweetness. The rose is kept to a minimum. The cloves are almost completely integrated with the shiso, and there's no overpowering spice at all. My impression is that they're probably just added to prolong the astringency of the shiso. So, again, the shiso water is simply given a subtle floral scent to add a touch of elegance. It's a little powdery, and the scent evaporates like face powder. It doesn't smell like shampoo.
Yes, it may be quite understated compared to Western Guerlain scents.Sakura in Satori is wearing a kimono, not a dress. Also, no single scent stands out as particularly strong; each complements the others, resulting in a well-rounded, mild scent.
Even though I'm wearing it myself, it smells gentle, like passing someone with a nice scent on the street. It reminds me of the kind young women who would smile at me and call out to me, "You're cute," while riding the elevator as a child. Back then, I thought my childhood would last forever.
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Base: Musk, Balsamic, Patchouli, Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vanilla
How long does it take to reach the end? Probably after an hour or two half. In other words, it's quite short-lived. Which of these notes struck you the most? Hmm... that's a tough question.That is, the "slightly salty shiso and subtle floral notes" are still there, and they're there to continue them, so I don't think the scent changes in three stages: top, middle, and end. There's no vanilla at all, and it's completely "sugar-free."
As such, you can pretty much ignore the base notes, and if any of them don't suit you, don't worry. This base note is like "construction paper," so to speak; all you actually see are the "pink watercolor cherry blossom brushstrokes" from the top to middle notes.
Then, like powder, it gradually fades away. It lasts for about an hour and a half to two hours.
There's only one other review here, from 2017. I wonder why... He also mentions tears, but even for me, this scent evokes an irresistible sense of nostalgia. It's a heart-wrenching feeling, forcing me back to a childhood I can never return to. Satori's invisible notes contain a sense of nostalgia, which is completed when it hits your skin. It's not a scent designed to grab someone's attention or impress, but rather to remind you that time flies by.
bad point: It's incredibly light and airely. It doesn't fit with the current beast mode craze. But Satori isn't aiming for that, so it's not a problem. It may feel a little pricey, but it does give you a sense of nostalgia you won't find in other perfumes.
Would I buy a bottle?: Hmm... I wonder how many perfumes in the world actually evoke the feeling of "life is short" every time I wear them, and I'd be willing to pay for that rare experience. But as a gourmand, I'd jump at the chance to snag a delicious vanilla over such a sublime work of art... When I'm a little older and more sensitive, I'll probably allow myself this expensive purchase. In other words, I'm still a child from back then.
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