In Bottle: Cherry pervades, although there is a hint of an almost woody scent.
On Skin: The cherry fades and if I close my eyes, I feel like I'm back in Japan again. It smells like nostalgia, like being back in my apartment with the windows open during spring while the sakura trees are in bloom. After awhile, it becomes a little harder to distinguish/describe but it's warm and wonderful. So it changes, but it does have staying power.
Verdict: The only downside is that it makes me want to go back to Japan. I got it in an imp to try, but I will be buying a big bottle of this because I can't get enough of it! It's beautiful and is definitely cheaper than a plane ticket back to Japan.