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pelisoli – :
My favorite cherry blossom perfume, also my favorite of all the Haikus. I adore cherry blossom, I feel so pretty and girly when I wear it: maybe even younger? Here it’s done very nicely with the peony, violet leaf and musk. It gives off a rather cottony, slightly breezy/outdoor impression. For a perfume that seems as “soft” as it does, the length and projection are impressive. More of a summery type of perfume, but feels great to wear any time of year. It always cheers me up!
OrvilleIng04 – :
I know this is Avon and all of that, but every time I wear this, and I mean every single time, someone asks me “Wow, what is that?” Spotlessly clean, straight up girly, fresh, sharp, …I mean, even if you look sweaty and dirty, those around you will forgive you smelling this on you. I think it is best worn in late spring and during the hot summer months.
RYT – :
Peony! No shrinking violet here, just peony front and center. There is supposed to be musk in here, but I can’t find a trace of her.
One spray and there is little Ms. Peony jumping up and laughing, “Notice me!” None of the other notes listed stand out at all.
Not a bad scent if you like a floral. Sillage is moderate, then close after a few hours. This would make a great workday scent or young girl’s first “grown up” perfume.
trane999 – :
This is ok. There is nothing stand out about it. A nice floral but with almost no sillage and poor longevity. There is nothing offensive but nothing really good about it either.
jhonny – :
This is very similar to Chloe Eau De Parfum, which is a favorite of mine when I’m looking for something clean, fresh and feminine. It’s certainly a lighter version of that scent and, fortunately, a little less sharp. AND it’s a total steal! I picked up a brand new bottle of this from Avon for about $12.
If you’re looking for a fresh, clean, “shampoo-y” scent you’ll definitely want to give this one a go.
Dgek4 – :
* These are my personal experiences/thoughts with this fragrance. Yours/others may differ. *
Initial – alcohol + powder
Drydown – peony + violet leaf + cherry blossom + musk
Duration – 5-6 hours
Projection – soft
Experiences – Opens with typical Avon alcohol note, but that dissipates quickly. Very delicate scent that would be safe for close quarters situations.
Quick Thoughts – fresh, peony, powdery, pretty, feminine
Lotion – The matching lotion smells exactly the same, and though I don’t find it extends the life of the fragrance, it works well enough for it’s primary purpose of keeping the skin moisturized.
Shower Gel – As with the lotion, doesn’t extend fragrance life, but smells very pretty and is a pleasant and fresh experience in the shower.
Reminds Me Of – Elizabeth Arden Pretty
kumanjok – :
l’eau d’Issey. That’s how it smells on me. That was how my husband described the fragrance too. I was pleasantly surprised since it was a blind buy. It really is a total dupe to the Issey Miyake! And it was soooo cheap. Staying power is well over 7 hours.Now the scent has died down to a dusty, powdery version of itself. Sillage is at arms length, and it really shine in the heat. Totally would recommend.
Venom2111 – :
Kyoto flower is a really nice floral scent with decent staying power and sillage.
Upon initial spray, I smell a lot of rose and powdery violet leaf. In the drydown, I smell a lovely light floral with a fresh edge like nice rose scented soap. I would recommend this for spring and summer.
Evgen67 – :
Cotton musk and white peony, all that takes to feel crispy-clean, ten years younger and inspired to go for walk, with or without cherry blossom under your head, creating a new haiku every ten minutes.
Instantly likeable little thing this Avon in tender bottle, has charm of times, when you only had two-three fragrances in whole house and been grateful for every modest new-something.
Deerrek – :
Really like it. Light rosy scent with clean cotton accords. Not sure why cotton is not listed here. But is listed on Avon’s official site.
Nice everyday scent. love both Haiku perfumes though, they are very different. This is a lovely crisp floral.
It does remind me inexpensive mist by Body Fantasies , Sweet Primrose Kiss, both are light rosy scent with cotton, if you wanna test drive this style before buying Avon. Its dirt cheap ,easy to find in stores… Avon not so much. If you’re lucky to find a store or a Rep, otherwise your stuck paying shipping. Doesn’t really balance out buying a budget perfume , if the shipping costs more than the scent , lol
deflt – :
To me this smells like Aa magical princess enchanted forest like something out of a fairy tail.at first sniff I was like ehhn but then when I wore it I just got these memories that I’ve never had like visions of this mystical forest I trigerd something magical in me …so weird but I love it
vs_valuev – :
I got so many compliments wearing Kyoto Flower thanks Avon
rolandx6 – :
I purchased this blindly due to the rave reviews on this site. I hate to dissent, but I think this is only “okay” and not great. Sure, it smells pretty, but it’s just not my favorite type of fragrance.
I work this to work today. It started out strong then faded to something inoffensive after an hour. By 4 hours, I could only smell traces. Since I work in the medical field, I don’t want anything strong or too annoying, but I was hoping for more longevity. This is on the low end of medium for me.
I wish the musk was stronger. I mostly get peony from this the entire time I wear it.
I don’t have any of the Chloe fragrances and I don’t particularly like them, but for the low price, I figured I didn’t have much to lose. I wasn’t expecting this to be slightly reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor’s Violet Eyes because of the rose/peony similarities.
Overall, if you like Chloe and peonies, I think this would be a great choice for you. If not, try a different fragrance.
UPDATE: I now own miniature bottles of every Chloe and flanker and I don’t find them similar to this fragrance at all. You could definitely not pass this off as a Chloe. However, I’d still recommend it if like oriental peonies.
applewriteme – :
This and the other Haiku is my most favorite from Avon. I have other pricey fragrances but I reach for this one often. It is a fresh floral that lasts. Perfect for spring and summer.
meepayCrark – :
I bought this based on Perfumeaddict7’s review below and I’m very happy I did. It is so beautiful and elegant and I can’t stop wearing it! Its a full floral smell that makes me think of a freshly watered spring garden in full bloom. This makes me wish spring would last forever.
I also got to test Chloe Love Story and this is VERY similar to it. It’s not an exact dupe but it is definitely the same vibe. I really like Chloe LS but I don’t feel the need to buy it because of how similar these two are.
cat_cat – :
I LOVE this perfume! It’s very long lasting and strong sillage. Be careful not to over spray because it can turn sharp and burn your nose. I made that mistake yesterday..because this perfume gets stronger after it settles on the skin I sprayed myself to much and then had a burning nose for a couple hours. At first spray it reminds me if a mix between chloe and chloe love story, abd what amazes me is that i paid 130 dollars for chloe love story and it doesn’t last more than an hour on my skin, this stuff was still beautiful and evident this morning! After a few hours this starts to smell like pleasures and lucky you. I smell stephanosis (the wedding flower) not sure if i spelled that right lol, but it’s not listed in the notes. It doesn’t warm up or change much but stays strong, a little spicy like carnation or pepper could be in it. My husband loves it on me. It does not have the “avon dna” . This is a perfume i will be buying more of, it’ll be great in the summer, I’m glad that i found this treasure.
moripapikker – :
Haiku Kyoto Flower is a very pretty, comforting scent. Soft enduring white musk blended with uplifting sweet puffy peony , a tickling touch of violet leaf and a hint of cherry blossom makes this scent both cooling and gently warming.
Kyoto Flower dries down to a definite powdery FEEL. If you find this scent too strong, try it in the body lotion. The lotion is also very long lasting. I wear it with the spray and it lasts forever on my skin until I wash it off.
Soft, almost powdery, sweet, but not too sweet, with moderate projection, Kyoto Flower is perfect for Spring. Also great to wear any time you need to feel calm and beautifully feminine.
ANDA – :
This stuff is… okay. “Okay” as in gets the job done. The scent is pretty (a very pared down version of Dior Addict 2). The lasting power is surprisingly decent and I like the fact that the bottle has a sturdy portable design (it’s not one of those situations where if you wanna tote it along with you, you have to hunt down a rollerball version).
So it’s cute to try and inexpensive but I won’t be repurchasing. A little too “meh” for me. Actually Kyoto Flower seems more appropriate for a little girl, it’s so simplistic. A starter fragrance if you will.
altestCooli – :
I wanted to add a new review, I ordered this right after I sampled it and I bought the perfume lotion and shower gel. So normally the 50ml bottle is 26 dollars but buy two for 25.99….how crazy is that! I stand by my initial review with it smells JUST like Dior Addict 2!!! Aaaaaand the great thibg is that it lasts so much longer than Addict 2! I can’t wait to shower with gel and then lotion up and spray! Omg I will smell delicious lol
vaxtina – :
I can’t even believe this…this smells IDENTICAL to Dior Addict 2!!!!! Omg! I got this thinking it would be decent but omg this is incredible!!! My sniffer can’t even believe this lol
kadet173 – :
I love the bottle,with the cute pink pagoda-shaped cap. I was going to buy this when it first came out on account of the bottle,but hesitated because I thought it might be boring. I finally gave in to that pink cap,and ordered myself a bottle last week. My verdict:This is boring. This possesses a flat gray musk with no cherry blossom whatsoever,which is unfortunate,because cherry blossom would have added some flavor to this. I am going to keep this,though,because it looks cute on my dresser.
Davig – :
Not a Big fan of Haiku way to strong! Every time I try and wear this fragrance I get a bad headache. Thumbs down on this one.
dik1978 – :
The sillage is STRONG of fresh cotton musk for four hours. Then,it tranforms right into a skin scent of light peony. I find that two sprays at a time is plenty.
I would have never imagined there to be any cherry blossom if it weren’t for the pretty blossoms on the bottle. It does smell pink, however. I imagine that comes from the peony. I smell violet leaf in there but it is hidden under a heavy mask of cotton flower.
So basically it smells very much like fresh cotton and white musk to me. Mary Kay has a Cotton fragrance out similar to it. I find young teens to great grandmas, alike, could be wearing this frangrance. Very fluffy and sweet.
The bottle is adorable but i don’t care for the stopper so much. I bought it in spring and have only worn it twice so far. I like it but am curious how it would hold up in winter because of it’s heavy sillage.
It’s a very feminine and pink version of Egyptian musk!
stary – :
The violet leaf note must be the what makes Kyoto Flower the closest thing to an aquatic, that I can successfully wear. The peony is loud and proud, grinning in the breezy sunshine. The musk is soapy, but lovely nonetheless. The cherry blossom is shy (but, come on, what is more obnoxious than a LOUD cherry blossom)… it’s just floating, half-asleep in the big peony breeze. Aaaaah.:)
ostrov – :
Where is this available? I’d love to give it a try, it must be beautiful for early summer, with the dominating peony note!
diman272 – :
Smells just like radiant by Drew Barrymore (which I own). I love this stuff, My Avon rep is the best she gave it free (she frequently gives me free things) message me if anybody wants a great Avon rep!
sasha1997tr – :
I like this perfume. It is floral and long lasting.
aaiobi – :
Had to stop someone to ask them what they were wearing. Turns out it was this scent. Smelled like roses and wood. Silage was spectacular.
VVaahhee – :
I love the original Haiku and was excited to try this when I got a sample (the tiny packet with a swatch of soaked fabric) from my Avon lady. Alas, this is a very floral-floral–way too heavy for my taste. It’s a “Bright Crystal” wannabee; that style of shrill, sharp, very “perfumy” perfume, but without the citrus of BC. It’s like soap and hairspray, and a nondescript very loud floral note. I love Japanese Cherry Blossom by BBW, but this is not the same floral note to my nose, not at all.
I kept it on for about 2 hours and it did not change, did not soften, did not evolve at all. I had hoped it would mellow into my skin, as musk is listed and the original Haiku does develop nicely over time. I finally scrubbed it off, rather than waste more time on this uninteresting and very loud fragrance. I will say, it has strong sillage and longevity; even after a scrubbing with soap and water, it lingers.
I would only recommend this for someone who is a whole-hearted floral lover, who appreciates a strong perfume; even then, I would suggest not making it a blind buy.
ignatev_61 – :
This perfume is way too strong, the florals are so heavy it’s sickening.
I got a sample of this from my Avon rep and while it was strong at first, I thought it would let up a bit as time went on. I can see it being a pretty scent as it fades, but the problem is that it doesn’t. The green scents of Haiku are there, but this synthetic violet scent is just way too heavy and doesn’t mellow as time goes on. After about an hour, I started feeling just sick to my stomach, like I was sitting in stench. I had to scrub it off.
Fakelok – :
I received my gift set of this yesterday and now i know why i like it so much it is very similar to harajuku lovers love which i have and i sprayed both and compared and they are similar but kyoto flower smells more flowery but they are both nice i am wearing kyoto flower lotion now with clinique calyx and its a good combination believe it or not lol.
kkkbica – :
I just got this and at first smell really liked it. I think this is going to be a great perfume for spring and summer.
It reminds me quite a bit of l’eau d’Issey from Issey Miyake with the floral/musk/fresh notes.
ladylenokkk – :
I am a bit confused by the marketing of this scent. The name of the fragrance and the graphics of cherry blossoms on the bottle suggest this is a cherry blossom scent. However, I smell no cherry blossom whatsoever. Even the Avon website does not actually list cherry blossom as a note. This scent is mostly violet leaf on me, and a generous dash of peony, and the tiniest hint of musk. I am fan of cherry blossom, so I am disappointed that I can’t smell it here. However, I do like the green herbal aura this has, once I get over the disappointment of no cherry blossom. This is green, cool, fresh, herbal, and dries down to an almost dusty powderiness.
MacKarena – :
I got a free sample with a recent avon order..
Nice & pretty fresh floral, but I dont do violets or violet leaf so it is not for me and I dont own anything similiar to compare it to. Sillage seams pretty good for the half hour I made myself wear it, but I cant comment on longevity as I had to take it off.
Overall it very good, I’d say one of Avons hits (I always say Avon is hit or miss with more misses than hits) Just not one for me.
надежда234 – :
I can hardly believe that I got to test this fragrance BEFORE the release here at Fragrantica….. But it’s true!
Quite by chance, I was able to sample many Avon fragrances just the other day. Haiku Kyoto Flower came as quite a surprise to me, as I had never seen it in any Avon brochure. Such an adorable bottle and good advertising campaign!
That said, it’s not the sort of floral I typically enjoy. Too much peony and violet leaf, as all the “modern” florals seem to boast. I love florals, but not something so cool and fresh as this, without any sort of either warmth or distinction.
No criticism intended to Kyoto Flower, since I’m not a fan of the original Haiku either! This seems to be a good fragrance for those bothered by strong scents, as well as those just entering the world of florals. Besides, it’s the perfect antidote to the extended winter we seem to be having right now. Springtime Anticipated!
Far more interesting than Avon’s other new release – Instinct for women. I would choose Kyoto Flower as a gift long before Instinct, as the former at least has a recognizable Cherry flower note.
Many people can identify well with the ubiquitous Cherry Blossom scents put out by practically every bath product company. Kyoto Flower boasts a slightly different take ( courtesy of peony and violet leaf ) on this classic, modern theme. In contrast, Instinct merely smells like a fresh, green shampoo. Good shampoo, but shampoo nonetheless.
Conclusion ~ Good job, Avon! Four stars.
Next time could you PLEASE come out with a richer floral, minus the violet leaf and peony?????
Altair259 – :
Sounds like a very pretty fragrance! Love the pink bottle! Perfect for spring!
карлсон – :
Actually the 2nd Haiku was Haiku Awakening,it came in a different shaped bottle… KYOTO Flower is a Very Fresh Floral, I don’t get any sweetness nor any fruit from this…it reminds me very much of Estee Lauder Pleasures! So if you’re looking for a Pure Spring Floral this should fit the bill nicely!