Melon Masu
A refreshing fruity floral fragrance blending crisp sake, juicy pear, and cool cucumber with green melon, delicate florals, and fermented rice, finished with sweet musk, Japanese cedar, and warm amber.
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Inspired by the Japanese tradition of enjoying chilled sake during the summer, Melon Masu by Cult of Kaori captures the refreshing pleasure of a cool drink on a sun-drenched afternoon. The fragrance opens with crisp sake, juicy pear, and refreshing cucumber, creating a bright, watery introduction with a delicate fruity sweetness. As the composition develops, mountain water and fermented rice mingle with luscious green melon, romantic rose, powdery iris, and soft jasmine, introducing a beautifully balanced heart that feels both airy and comforting.
The base unfolds into a smooth combination of sweet musk, Japanese cedar, hinoki wood, and warm amber, adding a gentle woody richness that complements the fragrance's refreshing opening. The contrast between succulent melon, delicate florals, and comforting woods creates a distinctive fragrance that feels both playful and sophisticated. Inspired by the traditional wooden masu cup used to serve sake, Melon Masu captures the serenity and simple pleasures of a Japanese summer.
All Notes:
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Top Notes: Sake, Pear, Cucumber
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Heart Notes: Mountain Water, Fermented Rice, Green Melon, Rose, Iris, Jasmine
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Base Notes: Sweet Musk, Japanese Cedar, Hinoki Wood, Amber
Sake
Pear
Cucumber
Mountain Water
Fermented Rice
Green Melon
Rose
Iris
Jasmine
Sweet Musk
Japanese Cedarwood
Hinoki Wood
Amber
Cult of Kaori
Scent is our religion—inspired by uncommon ingredients, we craft extraordinary fragrances that evoke reaction.
The brand concept was born out of the experience of wearing fragrances and the love of scent. This has always been a bold form of expression that is both quiet and rebellious—making a first impression in a room, without saying a word.
The brand name is both English and Japanese to showcase a merge of cultures, traditions, and unexpected ingredients. The word cult is representational of one becoming an enthusiast of something, even obsessing. Kaori is the Japanese word for scent, or fragrance—together forming the Cult of Kaori.
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.