Part of the "Memories of Japan" collection, Strawberry Mochi is a sophisticated, textural gourmand inspired by the delicate ritual of Japanese treats. Far from a candy-sweet fruit scent, it opens with a fleeting, realistic hint of ripe strawberry that quickly gives way to the star of the show: a warm, photorealistic note of steamed glutinous rice. It captures the "chewy" essence of mochi, enriched by the earthy, nutty sweetness of azuki red bean paste and a sprinkle of brown sugar. It is a soft, nostalgic embrace, a scent that feels like "wearable comfort food."
Olfactory Pyramid:
Top Notes: Strawberry
Heart Notes: Glutinous Rice, Red Bean Paste
Base Notes: Brown Sugar, Madagascar Vanilla
Vibe: Cozy, textural, savory-sweet, and nostalgic.
What are the notes in d'Annam Strawberry Mochi? Strawberry at the top, glutinous rice and red bean paste in the heart, and brown sugar and vanilla in the base.
Is it a gourmand fragrance? Yes, like a strawberry mochi: fresh strawberry, sweet rice and red bean paste over brown sugar and vanilla.
Should I sample it first? Start with the 1.5mL sample and wear the perfume for a few days before moving to the 50mL.
More from d'Annam: White Rice, Japanese Whiskey and Pho Breakfast.