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Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori is a Oriental fragrance for women. Hanae Mori was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Ellena. Top notes are black currant, wild strawberry, blackberry and blueberry; middle notes are jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and peony; base notes are sandalwood, virginia cedar, brazilian rosewood and almond tree.

Perfume Pyramid

Top Notes
Black Currant Wild strawberry Blackberry Blueberry

Middle Notes
jasmine ylang-ylang rose peony

Base Notes
Sandalwood Virginia cedar Brazilian Rosewood Almond Tree

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Hanae Mori Fragrance Reviews

Lee79
Lee79

I agree Melbritt24. This is one of my favorites. Smells nothing like Jessica Simpson Fancy at all. I have Fancy...they smell completely different.

Feb
10
2012
melbritt24
melbritt24

I disagree with the comment by desertrat below....

J.S. Fancy is cloyingly sticky and chemical...gives me a headache!

Hanae Mori is polished praline/almond/vanilla that isn't overly sweet. It's lady-like and dries down with a slight muskiness that is sexy yet unpretentious!

One of the loveliest perfumes I have ever smelled!
I give it 5 STARS!

Feb
10
2012
desertrat
desertrat

Save your money... Beautiful bottle, no argument. This is Jessica Simpson's Fancy.

Feb
10
2012
pollyjean23
pollyjean23

I totally missed the initial berries upon spraying today, but my vial is kind of old. Perhaps they've retired a bit. I'll try spraying again another day to get the full effect. Oo! I just caught a whiff of berry, and it has been about 30 min since I sprayed. Drive-by berry!

Anyway, for such a sweet perfume, it develops into a nicely refined, soft fragrance that evokes coziness and sensuality.

I truly dislike how the HM chose to use completely different colors for the box design. To me, different colors (not different shades of the same color) constitute a whole other fragrance - - not concentration level.

Feb
05
2012
mamasgotguns
mamasgotguns

I love No. 4, so it made sense to try this one too. Plus one of my BFFs used at there wedding.

But on me, I find it unpleasant during the first hour. Maybe too much sandalwood. There is a sour note I don't care for. I cannot smell strawberry, so maybe that is coming out in the wrong way on my skin. I definitely smell the vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood & almonds, but they are too overbearing for me. And whatever fruit I should be smelling is too tart or not the right balance for my skin.

After an hour the dry down is much nicer. Powder for sure but modern powdery.

Overall, I think the jasmine ruins this one for me. I just am not happy smelling like this.

Jan
25
2012
miZZpuRRfect
miZZpuRRfect

how someone can rate for rasperry as a noticable note, if the pyramid doesn t even show this huh!!! well i purchased it blind because of the nice reviews and it's fame (bought edp blue butterfly) and there's no regret.
this perfume is gourmand pinky floral with berries, longlasting (average+), intense and tender. it opens really sweet berrish, then it becomes even sweater with those intense sweet flower aromas of ylang-ylang and rose, peony and jasmine, a truly beautiful gourmandish flowerbomb :))) the drydown is creamy woody and berries, flowers are still there. the scent doesn t change a lot, it stays quite linear gormandish from top to bottom. a gem !

Jan
13
2012
karin.popovic
karin.popovic

Perfume Pyramid and Main Notes According to Your Votes
and also the description has completaly other notes! what's wrong here ? what about pink and blue butterfly, is this the one with rasperry and praline? what about yellow butterfly? what's the difference beween them=? confusing! 4 different pictured bottles and 2 different pyramids for one perfume, how this!?
plz help. here 's something really wrong listed.

Jan
07
2012
nursechloe
nursechloe

I have found a new love, and it's Hanae Mori. It's a light scent but with good longevity and could be worn any season. It's like a bowl of a whipped strawberry dessert, airy and light but with an undertone of floral notes. Powder and vanilla round out the drydown. So wonderful!

Jan
07
2012
chanelnumerocinq
chanelnumerocinq

I do not understand how there isn't vanilla in the composition.
This is creamy. This is a Madeline (french cake cookie) drizzled in a gourmet berry sauce. It's also a bit powdery.
This actually reminds me of Aquolina pink sugar topnotes, except Aquolina pink sugar is nauseatingly loud and strong. This is light. It does not scream "FOOD" or is over-literal child fantasy perfume. This is a refined light fluffy rich dessert fragrance. I am surprised to find that I like this. A+ for Hanae Mori. I am yummy smelling and happy about it. This is a dessert gourmand perfume for grown-ups
*thanks to melbritt24 for the sample & to nursechloe for the rollerball :]

Dec
31
2011
June18
June18

Sweet...very sweet...so-o sweet!!!
Third day - still sweet!!!
Need I say more?!! ;-)
PS I have the lightest (Yellow)...

Dec
28
2011
Scarlette
Scarlette

Funny how the 3 strongest listed notes aren't even one of the actual notes. So sweet, yet still remains very interesting and sexy.

Luscious & Delicious...Sugared berries & pralines & smooth sandalwood. I like it very much, but I smelled Insolence eau de Parfum,and there is no other in the fruity-floral category that touches it.

Dec
25
2011
Lee79
Lee79

I just received my samples of this. I can smell all the yummy top notes. Its soft and sorta powdery. Lasts quite a while too. I'll buy the bottle, as soon as I finish my 5 samples I got off ebay. :)

Edit: I ended up buying the bottle before I finished the samples. I bought the parfum bottle. This is one of the best scents I've ever come across. Its dries down so creamy and lovely. I love it!!!

Dec
24
2011
iyamaryam
iyamaryam

Nice scent, I definitely smell berries, ylang ylang and vanilla. Thought I loved it and bought it in edp, but after using it for a while, I am already bored with it. Tried Brittany Spears fantasy and it is to die for, I love it. It is already my signature scent. I have a 1/3 full bottle of hanae mori edp and I am willing to swap with anyone for fantasy edp. Just pm me.

Dec
24
2011
chuaalba
chuaalba

suave y discreta vainilla,me encanta,aunque soy de perfumes con mucho mas caracter y fuertes.

Dec
23
2011
aqua76239
aqua76239

I tested it at least 6 times trying to figure out the whether it should go on my wish list. Yes, I do like it. Is it love? Not sure. Despite everyone mentioning strawberry notes, I really can't smell it unless someone tells me"its strawberries", then yes, I will "get" it. I get mostly jasmine and ylang-ylang, two of my favorite notes and some vanilla with sandalwood. Having said that it smells more like a gourmand than floral-oriental. Sweet and rather delicious. To my surprise, lasting power is not very good for this sort of scent. I got several samples from nice Nordstrom's SA of not just edt but body lotion also. Even layered with lotion, it only lasts about 2 hours after which it just fades away. I don't know if edp is longer lasting? Def will try and see. This is lovely scent though and I may get a bottle for my stash although I don't think I would pay full price

Dec
22
2011
Addict2Perfume
Addict2Perfume

Hanae Mori is luxurious sweetness! Gourmand vanilla, honey, almond and sugar cookie with a smooth sandalwood base. It’s delicious!

Dec
22
2011
jeanbean7777
jeanbean7777

I love strawberries in perfume and it doesn't get any more strawberry than this beauty. This is very pretty and I like it a lot. There is something in there that is to chemical for a little while to stop me.from completely loving it....I'm not.sure what it is. I think one note that's a little unbalanced. This is a sweet dessert type scent for grown women. Any age.can wear.this. its.really pretty, femininine and long lasting. The.secret is don't.wear.too Mich. This is heavenly with two or three squirts. I have the.blue one.the.Eau de padding.....I want the actual perfume.

Dec
22
2011
ArkangeL
ArkangeL

They say vanilla is an aphrodisiac and Ylang Ylang is the seductive flower. Splashed with dark berries, glistened with peony, romanced by rose and sugared with praline... this fragrance makes love to my senses. Pure Parfum is by far the best concentration, propelling every note within it's sensual structure.

Nov
23
2011
susan1326
susan1326

I so, so wanted to love this scent. But the first notes, middle and base reminded me of the synthetic smell of a plastic doll's head. I see other reviewers had a similar experience. I keep going back to it about once a month since I paid close to $100 for it, but can't get over my buyer's remorse.

Nov
20
2011
Lady Odeur
Lady Odeur

Butterfly is more gourmand than floriental. In the opening red berries smell delicious. After ten minutes vanilla and lemon become prominent and the perfume smells like a lemon pie! Thirty minutes later, it turns from gourmand to floriental. Now i can slightly smell flowers but lemon and vanilla is still there. Without lemon this fragrance would be very sweet but now it is good.

Nov
18
2011
KFried
KFried

Yeowch. I hate to leave a negative review, but I've promised myself I would review them as honestly as I can because other people's reviews are so helpful to me.

I have a mini sample and when I sprayed it on I had an instant flashback to 8th grade when I used to wear Vanilla Fields. That, and a towering permed hairdo thanks to Aqua Net hairspray, which I can smell in this perfume too. All I need now to go with it is a retainer and hammer pants.


I can pull a little bit of the berries out of this, but all in all it's a synthetic vanilla and a scrubber for me. I think I just can't get past the feeling of being back in middle school!

Nov
14
2011
carinas
carinas

Saw it in TJ Maxx for a very good price. I knew it was sweet, but based on the reviews "it was sweet, but not cloying". So I couldn't resist and got a bottle. Ran to the car, while still in the parking lot in front of TJM, opened the box (beautiful bottle btw) and spritzed. Wow, the sweetness of the juice almost turned my stomach. Scrolled down the windows and gasped for the fresh air. Ran back to TJM and returned it immediately. Drove home, car windows down and my head almost out of the window, trying not to become ill.
I got the same reaction while sniffing Chopard Casmir, thankfully, I sniffed it from the paper in the store without purchasing it first.
After the experience with Hanae Mori and Casmir, I avoid all the sweet vanilla bombs out there. The only vanilla I still use is Eau de Shalimar, which I usually layer with something tart and citrusy, to balance the sweetness.

Nov
11
2011
babyphat2011
babyphat2011

Great scent but, the $ they charge @ Macy's is a ridiculous rip-off. You will get your best deal on Ebay. I bought the perfume on Ebay & I got a hell of a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct
23
2011
cake n' cuddles
cake n' cuddles

The opening is a very strong and very interesting mixture of strawberry and rose on me. It smells exactly like a mixture of rose oil I got in a soap making kit, and strawberry oil I used to have from a perfume oil company. It's okay but I m not loving it. It get's better when it mellows out because it's less sharp and more vanilla-y.

Oct
20
2011
artsymom
artsymom

I still like this perfume (I have the EDT). I bought a sample of the matching body cream to see if that would help extend its wear and unfortunately, it makes it turn to pure vanilla. I would not recommend this duo unless you WANT that effect. I personally enjoy the tart raspberry/strawberry note and that's what sets it apart from other plain vanilla scents, so the body cream was not a good option for me. I guess I will just have to reapply...
note- even with the vanilla-loaded body cream, it does NOT smell like powdery cheesecake on me.

Oct
18
2011
PlunketNurse
PlunketNurse

Oh lord, this is probably the most synthetic vanilla i ve come across .. A very cloying sweet fragrance that would be as half bad in my books if it didnt have that annoying tart note to it.
Actually i still dont know what it is, is it the raspberry or soured blackcurrantS? Indeed it is very floral and powdery as described by many , however this did not seem "sophisticated" to me, but rather a strawberry and potpourri scented talcum powder.Despite all that, i can see why some women might love it. It does have it s charms but smelling like a powdery cheesecake really is not my thing. Unfotunately i bought both the edp and parfum version as a blind buy... ohh greedy me.

Oct
06
2011
artsymom
artsymom

I have the EDT and I love it! It's all strawberry, raspberry and powdery vanilla on me. The berries keep it from being too sweet. It's along the same lines as Burberry Women- different fruit, but same feeling - a little more tart than Burberry. Simply a pleasure to wear. It makes me very happy!

Oct
01
2011
Emerald17
Emerald17

Hmmm...something about this reminds me of Coty "Vanilla Fields". I hardly get any of the berries mentioned in HM. HM & Vanilla Fields both have gardenia, vanilla, patchouli, & sandalwood, so that might be why. It smells nice, but nothing outstanding to me. I'm more likely to wear this on a night out, than lounging around the house or strolling through the park or a mall. I think one should use a light hand with this, as it can be a bit cloying (as with VF) to your neighbors (or even yourself).

Sep
30
2011
Chelle1980
Chelle1980

Bought this in both edt and edp. It is a nice powdery vanilla scent. The opening reminds me of lemon heads candy lol. It is very long lasting and projects well. I must say the edp is longer lasting but close to the skin. The edt projects better. I don't love this but I do enjoy it when I wear it.

Sep
08
2011
Ava22
Ava22

I just got this yesterday!! OMG this is a pure masterpiece.The boys are chasing me like I'm the last women on earth.I think the Ylang ylang and vanilla got them going gaga for me!! It smells so pretty, innocents and very alluring.To me it last a all day and night even my male dog wont stop humping my leg!This is a very Feminine fragrance and not overpowering but just enoughe to make men go gaga!!Also your male pets will love it too!!

Aug
15
2011
piluna
piluna

Have a mini tester EDT.

Notes in the first spray is ylang ylang, jasmine and vanilla almond. I thought it would smell more vanilla, but it's strongly floral too in the begining. Smells mostly light vanilla almond when it dries down.

It's a light floral vanilla smell. I like it and will be purchasing a bigger bottle later on..;)

Jul
27
2011
poppyred
poppyred

I smell like a Vanilla Cookie when wearing this. I couldn't sell the bottle on ebay. However, some guy at a bar couldn't get over this fragrance - he must have been craving cookies.

Jul
26
2011
LuElste
LuElste

Version EDT (Pink Butterfly), is excellent! Vanilla almond and red fruit with fresh enough to use in the spring. Silage great and amazing longevity. Everyone asks the perfume I'm wearing.
The EDP (blue butterfly), however, is closed and too vanilla. It reminds me Casmir (Chopard) and the notes do not evolve in the skin. The silage and longevity are also smaller than in version toilete

Jul
20
2011
olga1780
olga1780

I finally had to give it away after many attempts to wear it. The sweetness gets too cloying after a while and totally devoif of refinement and sophistication.
Gave it away to a friend who was raving about it. It makes me feel much better knowing someone is enjoying it and it's not just wasting away on the shelf.

Jul
19
2011
cdz28
cdz28

The vanilla is too overpowering for me. When I wore the fragrance, I felt like a cupcake.

Jul
15
2011
riotgrrl
riotgrrl

When I first tried on Hanae Mori, I was a little disappointed. It seemed like your basic vanilla scent -- it overpowered all the other notes in the perfume. However, during the drydown, it reveals the other, more fragile notes, which make it the lovely perfumes it really is.

Hanae Mori is almost vanilla/gourmand but not quite; there's something lurking in the background that tempers it and makes it smell a bit floral and fruity, and there's something in there that reminds me of damp wood and incense.

It has fairly good silage and excellent longevity; I would spray some on in the evening before I went to bed, and when I woke up I could still smell it on my wrist. This perfume is incredibly comforting, by the way. Something about it reminds me of being wrapped in a big, white cashmere blanket. It's also a rather innocuous work fragrance. I hope I can get my hands on a full bottle someday soon (I bought the 1.2 mL tester)!

Jul
15
2011
cassibella
cassibella

It's kind of odd that this perfume is one on my 'Love it!' shelf because to be honest, I don't love it when I first spray it on. There's some sharp note that I can't quite place, but it reminds me of hairspray. The White Rain hairspray of my childhood that my mother used all the time, in particular.

However, a little patience goes a long way because after just a few minutes that strange chemical smell dissipates into a lovely, creamy strawberries-over-vanilla combination. The drydown especially is what puts Hanae Mori on my 'Love it!' list--I sometimes find that I'm constantly sniffing myself because the vanilla-but-not-vanilla base notes are so comforting--there's something a bit fresher about it than true vanilla, almost a watery note, possibly from the fruit-and-praline combination. The EDT lasts a really long time on me, too--one or two spritzes and I can still smell it a full day later, until it's washed off in the shower.

Next time I'm out I might test the EDP--I'm wondering if the chemical hairspray opening might be something that's just a bit off in the EDT, or just in my own bottle.

Jul
05
2011
;-)
;-)

Bought Hanae Mori blind after reading reviews. Don't regret it. I find it too sweat to wear daily, would not suit my profsessional me. Fruits, powdery, woderful flower, vanilla (some say it's almond wood and strawberries that gives the illusion of vanilla) some kind of incense of a woody kind, for me who grew up in Japan this really smells Japanese. Read some were that not even a stripper would use it out of work, but to me it's seductive with out beeing cheep and in fact if I wear it to bed my husband comes cuddling up really close and thats a bonus. For me it's a all season freetime perfume, classy dinner as well as trips to the beach. Love it but not signature quality.

Jul
04
2011
uwoduhi
uwoduhi

Lovely, just lovely. One of my favorite perfumes; perfect for Spring! Light, sweet but not too sweet, and very feminine. I also think it's perfectly suitable for any age, as my mother and grandmother LOVE it as well. :)

Apr
28
2011
mariacat
mariacat

All I can think of when I smell this is... baby wipes and baby powder. I can't detect any of the notes listed for some reason. Maybe my chemistry is off.

Apr
22
2011
krissycat
krissycat

Upon first blast of this frag I smell Vanilla Fields by Coty. I know I'm not crazy, I absolutely smell Vanilla Fields in the top notes.. not that its a bad thing, but there's no denying vanilla is coming through. But as this is drying down it is becoming softer and more cake like. I'm starting to smell a little bit of the strawberry note now. Interesting little perfume. I definetely think of the summer while smelling it, and I almost feel as if I'm at a farm stand on eastern Long Island waiting on line to buy one of their homemade pies. Nice scent..

Apr
22
2011
Java Sparrow
Java Sparrow

I would like to add 3 details to my previous review: 1.as the vanilic smell in it is very diffrent than the other vanillas in perfumes I know, it's "almondy", I agree that this note could be rather mix of almonds and fruits. 2.I believe I can feel that "plastic" note too. But it's nice for me, not synthetic and I think it's another unexpected mix of ingredients(perhaps jasmin plus praline?).3. The bottle is beautiful and luxurious with a stopper made of something like glass. This makes the bottle elegant and gives a pleasant feeling while using it.

Apr
11
2011
Java Sparrow
Java Sparrow

I was hunting for this one so much and finally I get it.
As I expected (after reading the reviews and seeing the notes),the blind buy wasn't disappointment at all. It's even better that I could imagine! I thought it would be delicious, edible and sweet (which is great for such a gourmand lover like me) but it is also very sophisticated and unusual scent. Moreover,my husband found it extremely sexy. In my opinion, this is definitely gourmand or floral - gourmand, not oriental. The notes of fruits, praline and vanille are perfectly mixted together - it stays fresh and delicous, not sickly sweet. Very uplifting, sweet and energetic, longlasting, really fantastic scent which is now my signature fragrance (before it was Jewel).

Apr
11
2011
srimati
srimati

I agree that it's not really an oriental, instead a floral-fruity juice that's mostly fruity and very sweet but I did like it and plan to add it into my collection.

Apr
05
2011
Adorabella
Adorabella

I bought this on a whim--very bad idea. I loved the opening and was sure I would love it. But the more it developed the sweeter and more cloying it became on my skin. It smells candy to me and I can't wear it because it gives me a headache. I'm 33 years old and used to be able to smell just about anything without a headache but after two kids I get a lot of headaches from perfumes. Probably hormones. I think this would be a good scent for younger women.

Mar
26
2011
napiergirl
napiergirl

ha ha just read leelee9487 review and that it smells like a stripper ......there is truth in that but in a good kinda way .. sex appeal maybe

Mar
25
2011
aelias
aelias

There is nothing oriental about this one, and I would categorize it as strictly floral/fruity. Strong resemblance to Casmir, which I find synthetic smelling. I cannot get over the plastic-like smell that comes with the dry down.

Mar
25
2011
napiergirl
napiergirl

Got my sample today it is sweet and i smell praline and vanilla mostly , the males in my house like it and can smell berries ..bought blind based on reviews and its nice and even though im not in love with it yet its very wearable.On more wrist sniffing it is developing more fruity notes ..still a lot of sweet ..i want to try magical moon next that sounds amazing.

Mar
25
2011
logicmuppet
logicmuppet

I adore this. It is pure strawberries and cream immediately upon spraying, then it shifts between different aspects of berries. Hello...I'm strawberry. Now I'm blueberry. Raspberry now! It is sweet, with vanilla and praline, but it is not sugary. It never smells like plain vanilla to me, even in the far drydown.

My sister wears "Pleasures Delight," but something in that bothers me. Hanae Mori is what I like about Pleasures Delight, without the off-putting note.

Mar
22
2011
olga1780
olga1780

Definitely a winter fragrance. I placed it next to my Lolita Lempickas, Wish, and Gaultier 2 as they all fall into the same category: warm and sweet, but in a refined and elegant way. EDP should be used sparingly though, because it's quite intense. Perfect for cold weather.

Mar
17
2011
Scentaholic
Scentaholic

LOVE THIS SO MUCH! It's amazing to me how complex this one is on my skin! It's mostly sweet and spicy but also warm and woodsy, creamy, powdery and slightly floral. Just the right amount of everything!

Mar
04
2011
kawaiisha
kawaiisha

this smells really sweet but not too overpowering, i sprayed this on my scarf and after a week i can still smell it, but its a different smell.. and i liked it!

Mar
03
2011
mjb28
mjb28

edt review....
Smells fabulously sweet and fruity. Really a delicious smell without a hint of masculinity at all! Just like sitting under the clouds of vanilla and strawberries. Dreamy, happy & romantic fume. I love its composition. It's well blended. Fresh, light and easy to wear. Just too bad it doesn't stay that long on my skin. But I would prefer the EDP, it's more beautiful and has a long lasting power.

Feb
28
2011
LeeLee9487
LeeLee9487

I fell in love with a tester of this scent but when I bought it a few months later, I was told I smelled like a stripper. Needless to say I never bought this one again. Would work on a teenager but ONLY in moderation.

Feb
19
2011
Tigerlillian
Tigerlillian

Sweet and fresh on top.

Smooth and creamy with a scant tartness in the middle.

Mellow and earthy at the base.

I can't help but think of anything except warm, freshly baked blueberry cheesecake with a delectable graham cracker crust.

Beautifully balanced vanilla, not syrupy, heady nor bitter, but with a lush, velvety sillage that satiates the appetite for hours.

Feb
13
2011
Wynter
Wynter

I love that it has butterflies all over the box because this is exactly what I imagine a butterfly would want to smell like. It's very sweet, like strawberry cupcakes with sugary vanilla frosting, and a single rose as a topper. The silage and lasting power are also good.

Feb
12
2011
tenderhearted
tenderhearted

Hello everyone! Peace and Love to all. I am new here,and I am THRILLED to be part of a perfume community! I only own a "dupe" of this amazing scent. Oh wow,is it luscious!

I feel surrounded by juicy garden walls and floor. I smell strawberries and apples even though there is no apple note listed. I can sense rose,but very distant.

I am so in love with this poetic scent.

Jan
28
2011
rainydays
rainydays

It's was nice on paper... VERY sweet (almost too sweet), but cozy nonetheless. So I put some on, and on my skin it transformed into something like old play-dough. The sweetness was still there but there was something oddly craft-like about it. Paper? Glue? Sheesh, I don't know, but it was mildly gross. Try before you buy!

Jan
18
2011
magpiemagpie
magpiemagpie

I would not be offended to smell it on someone else in passing, but if I had to be kept in close quarters with this fragrance, I'd be a grumpy girl. Actually, I feel like I already have to suffer through this smell. Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori smells like my weekend job. I have a co-worker, a high-strung woman of indeterminate age embellished with tribal and Looney Tunes tattoos who insists on burning vanilla and caramel scented candles in the office, wears copious amounts of Love's Baby Soft and Nag Champa body oil, and slathers on B&BW vanilla lotion every hour. The combination reminds me a lot of Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori.

The EDP is outrageously strong to my nose. I get hardly any of the top notes. It goes straight to an all caps HI I'M VANILLA! I was shocked to see all these other notes listed online, if I had to guess what was in here, I'd assume that it was: vanilla, benzoin, ylang ylang, sandalwood, and patchouli. It is extremely linear on me: just a sweet, thick, cloying, yet powdery vanilla bomb that sticks around with a vice-like grip. It has a warm, distinctly incensey vibe to it, but its more bakery than headshop on me.

Jan
12
2011
havanadaydream
havanadaydream

Vanilla snowflakes wrapping you in a cozy cashmere blanket while snow is falling and you just feel heavenly , peaceful, warm and fuzzy. So much has already been said about HM but really one just has to experience it. It is SO soft and comforting and just heavenly to smell ........ on yourself ! I get pure mexican vanilla , cashmere and snowflakes. This potion is devine.

Jan
08
2011
vtothek
vtothek

I don't get any sort of oriental dry down with this one, which was at first a disappointment. It stays very fruity and floral the whole time it's on my skin. This is a more mature fruity fragrance, one that does not smell like tweens at the mall, but a woman in a lovely garden. I got this hoping for a winter scent but it's far better suited for spring time. It reminds me of blooming flowers and trees. The main notes I smell are rose, strawberry and patchouli. That sounds like an overblown combination but in this they are very subdued. The initial spray does smell far too sweet and obnoxious but the dry down is very subtle and pretty. Overall a good scent.

Jan
08
2011
s84000
s84000

I typically can't wear vanilla because it dries down to smell stale on my body chemistry, but this is a blend of warmth on my skin that smells sort of like almonds. I like the smell but it can sometimes come across as intense. Very warm like a baking kitchen room. Cannot really smell the flowers or fruits, at least on my body chemistry. But I do like it.

Jan
02
2010
icekat
icekat

Who could think that the wood and vanilla notes can smell so deliciously? The HANAE MORI tester I got lists five different woods: Rosewood, Raspberry Wood, Sandalwood, Almond Wood, and Cedar Wood. The woods are absolutely gorgeous in this fragrance. They are layered with berries, floral and vanilla notes but to me this fragrance remains a beautiful tribute to the warm and cozy character of the woods.

The wood notes hold this fragrance together. The opening is delicious and yummy with strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. The ylang-ylang notes balance the sweetness of the berries quite well. The heart notes are sweet and romantic with rose and peony layered on the woody notes. And then the scent evolves into this gorgeous blend of woods layered with vanilla.

Until I tried this fragrance I never thought that there was a way to capture the beauty of the winter wonderland woods and coziness of the snow-covered log cabin in a scent. This is my ideal winter cottage perfume – cozy, cute and picturesque. I just love to cuddle with this comfy scent near a fireplace on a cold night. It has comfort feeling of CASMIR like other reviewers mentioned but HANAE MORI does not have CASMIR spiciness. This scent has nice sillage and longevity. HANAE MORI is definitely a keeper for me.

Update: This review is for EDP.

Dec
30
2010
nasus s
nasus s

You need to wear this a few times to appreciate this. I tried it on test strips, then on my wrist a few times before ordering a bottle, and test strips do not do this justice. I'm still mixed about the top notes in this though. Something about the initial spray reminds me of a spray cleanser or chemical smell, but thankfully this disappears almost immediately. After a few minutes I think I smell fresh blueberry or fresh strawberry, but it does not turn floral to me at any point. To me the fruit notes aren't candy-jam-like fruit smells either. What finally sucked me into liking this is the beautiful vanilla-ish dry down. It's feminine, warm, and just sweet enough without being obnoxious. I think the ylang-ylang really makes this scent, and keeps it from turning into a sticky vanilla berry mess. One could wear this scent any time, anywhere. I have the EDP, and wish it lasted a bit longer. I am going to play around with various lotions to layer this with. You could really play up the vanilla, the berries, or even the woodsy side of this scent.

Nov
23
2010
darkbeauty
darkbeauty

After seeing such good reviews, and being a sucker for an oriental, I went out and bought this blindly for my birthday today. I definitely don't regret it. The notes sold me, but frieghtened me too. I'm not a fan of overly sweet perfumes, and just as I thought, this is.

It starts off with a tart strawberry, rose, grapefruit (not listed in notes) & vanilla concoction at full blast. The middle turns into the starwberry shortcake everyone talks about. And the drydown is all vanilla, and then patchouli at 25 mph on a highway. You wish it would hurry up and hit the gas just a little more.

The drydown is the best part for me... that's when the sweetness shuts it's trap and stops being so loud.

Overall I really enjoy it and am glad I spent the dough. I'm seriously crushing on this perfume and I think it likes me just as much! It's yummy for the summer, if you spray lightly, and great to cozy up in winter too!

P.S. I totally agree with Silverbutterfly that said it reminds her of Chopard Casmir.

Nov
16
2010
Dark Curls
Dark Curls

My boyfriend LOVES this perfume on me. Drove him a little batty <3

Nov
15
2010
ojosverdes
ojosverdes

Bought it today EDP based on the reviews and one word is no regrets. I'm so happy to have added this gem to my collection. It's a beautiful scent dominated by sweet notes, burnt sugar and strawberry and lots of vanilla. It smells delicious like strawberry shortcake It's quite sophisticated,rich scent. Similar to Burberry Brit in that same sweet vanilla family. Very high quality, extremely long lasting.

Oct
28
2010
myolderbrother
myolderbrother

This has elements of a comfort scent - berries softened with vanilla and sweet pralines. An elegant balance of florals (most notably a soft rose) and woody base notes make this an intoxicatingly rich, stunning, and edibly beautiful perfume! Yum and pretty amazing!

Oct
26
2010
guest_debob
guest_debob

Oh my, this is strong. I just bought the EDP today at TJMaxx for only $25.00. It is sooo sweet and fruity. I would never have called this an oriental unless there is such a thing as fruity oriental. There are some notes in this that stands out above the others and I think it is the praline and the vanilla. Also I detect a scent that reminds me of the note rhubarb which is in "Hard Candy" All in all, the perfume version is very strong and lasts a long time. I actually sprayed this over the Hypnotic Poison that I already had on, and I cannot smell the Poison anymore, just the HM. Delicious, sweet, candy scent.

Oct
21
2010
adele l
adele l

A very yummy gourmand- I get no berries or dirtiness from the patchouli. The vanilla is prominent in the drydown.It doesn't remind me of Angel at all. It's more of a soothing comfort scent with great lasting power- there is something very intimate and feminine about it. Just lovely!

Oct
16
2010
ducktuck
ducktuck

This is for the EDT:
I was really hoping to love this because it's notes sounded so delectable, but it threw me straight back to my middle school days with Vanilla Fields. VF was one of the first perfumes that I had gotten from my mom in middle school, and although the memories are fond, I would not want to wear it now. The two perfumes do share quite a few of the same notes, and if you love vanilla fields you will love this. I personally can not enjoy it and it may just be because I associate Vanilla Fields with unrefined cheap perfume, but maybe I am just not able to look past my past.
I have 5 1.2 ml testers if anyone wants to swap.

Sep
17
2010
elusivek
elusivek

When it first went on I could smell sweetness, floral, and some spice.

When it settled in, the spice faded and I could pick up citrus and floral with the sweetness and only a whisper of sandalwood.

It's a safe, pleasant scent that ends out smelling like soap on me.

Aug
28
2010
OneScent
OneScent

I'm a sucker for gourmand perfumes and this one is sooo good! It's warm and sweet, like some kind of strawberry short cake and yet very sophisticated for special occasions.

Aug
22
2010
Catbiscuit
Catbiscuit

Hanae Mori is one delightful perfume! I don't think I have smelt anything quite like it before. Happily, my skin is not expressing that plastic note others have described.

I first tested it (seconds after getting it out of the mailbox) without the benefit of knowing the listed notes. I found it to smell similar to pineapple pieces merrily bobbing in a bowl of sweetened cream. Hmmmm, here I was thinking pineapple was an absolutely ghastly note in perfume.

I could still be correct because as it turns out the slightly tart, sweet note I am smelling is actually strawberry.

You really can't blame me for the confusion - berries in their natural state are not particularly dense with scent. Most of thier 'scent' is detected in thier taste. So the strawberry here is of the uber-strawberry type. It is very well done, not artifical so much as amplified beyond its natural abilities.

To my nose there are no real floral notes here, I think they are just there to blend the fruits into the other more gourmand notes.

Now, I am not reading so much praline as I am white chocolate, particulary in the drydown where it is creamy, smooth and velvety.

Overall I find the perfume to be innocent and wide-eyed. Little Strawberry Shortcake in her bonnet and smug smile. She was such a goody two-shoes, even as a kid I always kind of wished that purple pie-eater wasn't such a wussy wannabe trouble-maker and more of a strawberry cannibal. Nyak!

I think after a while, the same could be said for Hanae Mori. As wonderful a perfume as it is and as much as I desperately want a bottle of my very own, after a while I still find myself craving a little nasty.

Aug
03
2010
panda0410
panda0410

I adore this perfume, I keep it (EDP) in backups!! The most beautiful vanilla perfume I think there is. Its beautiful, a calm, peaceful perfume that I love to wear on quiet, *me* days, days when I love to pamper myself in quiet solitude. I love the strawberry in this, I think its probably the only other note I can accurately distinguish and that's just fine by me. Nice sillage and longevity, its beautifully and harmoniously balanced. One of my forever fragrance loves!

Jul
27
2010
sunshineandroses
sunshineandroses

Very sweet at first, just like a carmel corn shop with some floral mixed in.
Then it seems vanilla sweet and some other things like sandalwood, floral.
Nice but smells too much like candy for
me to wear all day. Sets off my sweet tooth .

Jul
22
2010
cisco
cisco

I adore this fragrance. I have the EDT. It is almost buttery and smells like vanilla and caramels. I have the body cream on order. Soniamcatear sent me a sample of the body cream ---- delicious.

Thank you Sonia!

The more I wear it, the more I love it. I do not smell anything plastic or synethetic in this fragrance. The tub of body cream is wonderful. I have found when you apply body cream you have to move fast while your pores are still open from your bath or shower. Otherwise, you feel sticky. Using the speed method, you feel silky smooth and super scented.

Jul
21
2010
jetstar
jetstar

this is one of about 75 samples we got on ebay for my wife's birthday unfortunately not one of the great ones at least to us, it was sweet but to me it smelled like cloves and carnations and plastic? + it only lasted around 20 min before disappearing which was a good thing oh well on to others...

Jul
10
2010
deeannek
deeannek

I lucked out on ebay and got 10 sample vials of the perfume and 5 amples of the matching lotion. I am really glad I made this purchase. Hanae Mori is warm creamy and wonderful. On opening I get a complx vanilla scent-sweet but not sachrine sweet. Somethig towards the middle reminds me of my dad's favorite pipe tobbaco-not strong but just a subtle hint of Captain Black. Dry down is woodsy with nore vanilla and maybe a hint of carmel. For some reason I can't smell the fruit. Maybe on a less humid day the fruit will be noticable. Overall I really like this one especialy paired with its lotion.

Jul
08
2010
sherapop
sherapop

Every time I indulge in retail therapy online at my favorite perfume emporium (having fully transitioned to the twenty-first century, I can no longer be troubled with the chore of going to physical stores...) I see HANAE MORI at amazingly low prices. I debate: to buy blind or not to buy blind, that is the question. Some names give me 100% satisfaction from blind buys (Balmain); others, well...

So when I saw a sample vial of this confection, I snapped it into my shopping bag, and I am now wishing that I had made the blind buy. (It's always so exciting when it's a winner, yet so demoralizing when it is but toxic soup!) This is a beautiful floriental! To be perfectly frank (quoi d'autre?) the opening is close to sugar spray, but it is shortlived, and the drydown is this gorgeous sweet woody floral with great longevity! Yum! Induces major wrist sniffing. On my wish list!

May
30
2010
Casi
Casi

After reading countless favorable reviews for this, I was very excited to test it. I tested both the EDP and the EDT at least half a dozen times in varying weather/seasons. While I don't find it to be a totally unpleasant perfume, I can't say that I enjoy it. To my nose, Hanae Mori smells like bland fruit salad with lukewarm cream poured on top, served in a melted plastic container. The "melted plastic note" that I detect is what makes me a bit queasy. Additionally, this scent lacks "zing" and it falls flat. It just feels as though something is missing. I most always prefer an EDP to an EDT, but with this, I simply cannot tolerate the EDP. The EDT is a bit more fresh and wearable.

The sillage is fantastic and one spray lasted hours and hours on my skin. I really wanted to love Hanae Mori and perhaps I would like it more on someone else.

May
27
2010
njdeb
njdeb

At first spray I get warm vanilla and caramel with barely a hint of that burnt sugar note I find in so many gourmand perfumes. There is also a pleasant fruitiness that is a nice contrast to the warm creaminess. I like the drydown even better. It is softer and more sophisticated with nice floral and woody undertones. A very warm scent. Both cozy and alluring. The best vanilla/caramel scent I've tried.

Apr
25
2010
eustacia42
eustacia42

Interesting that this one is just called "Hanae Mori." For some reason I thought it was called "Hanae Mori Butterfly."

Apr
22
2010
silverbutterfly
silverbutterfly

Hanae Mori reminds me of Casmire Chopard. Sweet vanila,a little powdery in a middle, and soft sweet grass drydown.Not bad, but not my favourite.

Mar
03
2010
starlight~girl:)
starlight~girl:)

Update; I keep going back and fourth on this one. But both my parents love it and they hate perfume. I am thinking of getting the small rollerball perfume for my Mom. A nice belated Christmas gift. Will save up. :)
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Update #2 (2/5) About a week or so ago I bought my mother a small rollerball of this fragrance. She has been wearing it every day and she loves it! I am starting to be able to smell the strawberries and be able to appreciate it much more, even though it might not be for me. :)
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I am sampling this now. My first impression is ICKS! But the dry down is really nice. I have been having a lot of the opposite experience with other fragrances, they smell wonderful and morph into another creature all together. This one starts really icky for me maybe it's my chemistry with it.

In any way, I am not a fan of praline. I love sweet scents but a lot of the gourmand type of notes are icky sweet for me. And the spicy oriental aspect of it also makes it strong and just off/ icky.

If you were to take out the praline and swap it with a little bit of amber, something warmer not icky sweet, and remove the rose. Then it would be perfect. :) Less spice and floral and praline. More warmth = yummy.

Is it me? I can't smell the berries or fruit. Only a vanilla that smells almost burnt and icky sweet?

At least when it fades it turns into a lovely warm vanilla. I like cleaner ones with less floral, spice, rose, and praline. So if you love those notes then this one is for you! :) I almost like/ love it. Unfortunately those notes turn me off. :( Well I tried! :) Maybe it will grow on me as I use up my sample in the next few days.

ps = Is it me, or does this turn into a burnt sugar smell? Almost like you left something sweet in the microwave and it burns and turns into something a bit icky. Maybe it's my skin. Or just not used to orientals? IDK? I'm sorry, I want to like it, and it turns my stomach a bit. :( The search continues...

Jan
20
2010
Dark Curls
Dark Curls

ok I love it but it does not last on me..at all!!!

Dec
31
2009
codythomas
codythomas

The sandlewood and ylang ylang hold this together for me. It's quite pretty but edges up close to a moth ball smell as it incarnates on stored clothing of a perfume wearer. But it doesn't go too close and I like it.

Dec
27
2009
Dark Curls
Dark Curls

love it love it love it!! I smelled a sample and i just had to acquire it. I started out with the lotion and I had a small sample vial of the perfume. It smells so heavenly to me!! I have always loved vanilla so this suits me. I now finally have a bottle of the perfume which makes me super happy!!! :)

Dec
25
2009
Mado Haddad
Mado Haddad

I'm wearing it today & it's a pure joy!!
Very creamy, warm & sensual... Something yummy about it :)
I remember someone once said on the forum that she likes to spray it on her hair... I'm sure this will smell soooo lovely & even more sensual on the hair.
It also has an amazing sillage...

Dec
18
2009
c3c
c3c

I received my sample today and I like it! The initial burst was raspberry, blueberry, & red current with a touch of vanilla. As it wears the strawberry and vanilla come out a bit more but the initial scent is still there, just softer. It's sweet and tart at the same time, feminine and lively. Definitely for having fun rather than a serious event.
I don't smell patchouli at all which is a good thing for me. I saw a reference to Angel in one of the reviews and I totally disagree. It isn't even close to the same ballpark, or the next town over from the Angel ballpark, or the next, or the next. This is an animal of it's own. Or at least I haven't smelled anything like it yet.

Dec
01
2009
Sveta666
Sveta666

Got this perfume 2 days ago. Absolutely love it! Elegant, yet playful smell. I feel like this is my second skin. First impression - reaaly strong, but in 5 minutes you are like in the very soft, comfortable and delicious cloud made from Strawberry shortcake...:-)

Nov
23
2009
kenberlyc
kenberlyc

I really like this fragrance. Does anyone else get reminded of Wish by Chopard while wearing this? It just really seems similar to me. Fruity, and I really appreciate the almond. I can really smell the strawberry too. What's not to like?

Oct
26
2009
Flowercat
Flowercat

My new top-favorite! Powdery vanilla, but quite unique...very unobtrusive and gentle. I like the sweetness that smells more like a pretty soap or shampoo than a chemical perfume. I have read that there is actually no vanilla in the notes, but the overall scent is an unusual, vanilla-y essence. Love the body lotion too. Between this & my ever-faithful Vanilla Fantasy, I think that my quest for my ideal perfumes is finally over! (after many years and hundreds & hundreds of dollars!)

Oct
04
2009
lmaley
lmaley

I got a tester of this and I liked it, but something kept bothering me about it. Like there's one note keeping me from loving it and that one note is almost too strong for me. It does dry down a little calmer but still...I finally figured it out. It reminds me a bit of Calvin Klein Obsession. I couldn't wait to see what they had in common and I think it must be a strong vanilla. It's just almost a headache for me. I bet that's also what makes other reviewers get bored with it--the vanilla. That's my two cents anyway.

Sep
30
2009
liquidiridium
liquidiridium

A little strong @first. Dry down is gorgeous. Lovely & precious. Soft & alluring. The freshness almost reminds me of a freshly bathed little babe's neck/hair w/ an added sparkling essence. So sweet & warm.

Sep
26
2009
Princess
Princess

After reading all the tempting positive reviews, I have now ordered it. Im so exited to have it! I cant wait to smell it, I will post a real review when I get it:)

Sep
11
2009
lillybee
lillybee

Sweet and edible strawberry, currant and other fruits in sugary sweet syrup. Then it becomes vanillic and finally dries down to a powdery and slightly woody base. I associate this fragrance with my taste in my 20s, anything sweet with vanilla, the oriental recipe. I'm looking for a true oriental without vanilla, I'm bored with it now. p.s. Funny how vanilla is regarded as 'oriental'. It comes from the Americas :)

Jul
01
2009
mandashell
mandashell

It is a great scent. I loved it so I do recommend it. After I while I stopped grabbing it when I would pick a perfume for the day. I guess I was bored with the smell. When I first started wearing it I could smell all the delicous warm smokey berry notes that drew me in to begin with. Later on all I could smell was vanilla, vanilla and more vanilla lol. The scent was also very dry. I still have a little sample which I wear occasionally but my large bottle was given to my bestie who is obsessed with it. Anyway, give it a try if you haven't already. ;') I plan to try the Eau Fraiche which may be more to my liking.

Jun
25
2009
allexa27
allexa27

wow!I tried today and i love it.It is sweet but not like the other girly sweet Escadas perfumes ,this one has style and is suits mature woman.Very sexy..mmmm.....:)Perfect for summer !

Jun
21
2009
BluDreamer7806
BluDreamer7806

Mmmm, Hanae Mori...................

A decadent and lucious dessert baking onto and into your skin, sparking up nostalgia. Sunlight and butterflies playing hide and go seek beneath the harvest moon. The spicy crispness of autumn and cool rainy days of Indian Summer lulling your senses to ecstacy.

Hanae Mori is the most delicious perfume that I've ever worn. With the fruitiness of the top notes, I expected it to be more of a fruity fragrance, but it is so much more than that.

The fruitiness of the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and black currant swirl around in a decadent haze and stumbles into a garden, hidden by time, where roses, jasmine and ylang ylang fly into the clouds dancing provocatively, until they reach a dusky place of dried leaves and aromatic woods.


The intensity and beautifulness of Hanae Mori is an endless dream that maintains its cadense and alluringness through and through.

Intimate, Romantic and ideal for Autumn.

Jun
19
2009
Adriana_87
Adriana_87

OMG,i fell in love with first smell,this must bee one of the best fragrances in the universe.I love many perfumes but this one is something special.Sweet,delicious and beautiful.Soft and feminine too,i can see why guys love this one.If i was a man,i would through myself over a woman wearing this..I am so buying this one..

Jun
18
2009
ArkangeL
ArkangeL

****1/2

There are very few perfumes that make me weak. This is one of them. Wear this, and you might be able to get me to do anything.

(4.5 Stars)

Jun
09
2009
EternalSunshine7
EternalSunshine7

Oh! This is delicious! On me, I could smell caramel at first! But not a sickeningly sweet aroma....just enough to make my mouth water. Then it turns to a somewhat fruity smell...but not juicey. I can only smell a bit of it. Think fresh fruits dipped in caramle. Yum...then it turns almost floral to me...with some sweetness in the background. I think this is enchanting. I disagree that it is like Angel...because I dispise Angel. This is warm, delicious, and pleasant. I quite like it for work and just a nice day out. It's not a sexy scent so I wouldn't use it to seduce someone....but it's sweet and pretty.

UPDATE:
After trying this two more times...I've decided that this fragrance isn't as wonderful as I thought. I still think it's pretty, but I am now tired of it. There seems to be a note in there that bothers me. Or maybe its a combination of notes that bother me. Problem is that I don't know what it is. I still enjoy the sweetness...but maybe the rasberry is throwing it off kilter a bit. IDK...I'm just guessing. I'm saying this because I can think of a few other fragrances that I'd like to get before this one.

May
18
2009
Jessmoberry
Jessmoberry

I've never before smelled a "seductive" or "mysterious" fruity scent... until I tried this. I feel sexier just wearing this; it's like a sweet, alluring, mystifying sort of hug. It's soft but not at all powdery, sweet but not at all cloying... I adore this.

Apr
25
2009
Amanda79
Amanda79

I can't believe I waited so long to try and buy Hanae Mori! Love at first spritz!

This is going to be perfect this summer in the hot, humid Texas heat. Something in this reminds me of rain.

I've never smelled such a perfect blend of fruity notes as I do in this one. I've also read at a few places that say the strawberries mixed with the almond creates the impression of vanilla. Genius and perfection! Complete amazement to my nose! The praline adds even more depth to the sweetness. The mixture reminds me of a strawberry cheesecake or some rich desert. I don't get much floral but there is a slight powder to the overall scent. Very well balanced, beautiful and completely original. I've never smelled anything like this.

Apr
21
2009
Annie_D
Annie_D

How lovely this is, at first spray there is a lot of fruit I smelled a pineapple like smell (even though it isn't listed) but I sensed a lovely smell in the background wanting to come out. The currant and vanilla came out wonderfully with a powdery clean note, Now I am sensing more praline which adds a lovely sweet tone to the powdery vanilla like tones. Overall a nice soft sweet perfume.

Apr
13
2009
albania9diadem
albania9diadem

Its a warm, sexy, romantic and vanilla-ish perfume. Quite long lasting. I love when my girlfriend wears this.
Makes me want to cuddle with her and smell her neck.

Apr
11
2009
sweet_escape
sweet_escape

i've lusted after this fragrance for quite some time. Is it just me, or does the description here seem inconsistent with the manufacturers as far as the notes; i remember reading that there is no actual vanilla in this fragrance, but rather, the impression of vanilla as a result of the mixture of almond and strawberry notes.
Either way, this smells delicious. It's on the top of my to-do list for sure

Apr
06
2009
mmizy
mmizy

I agree that it is a very warm scent....sweet like caramel on my skin. It is best for the winter in my opinion. It was just too much sweet and i didn't detected any berries. Must be my chemistry. It brought out only the praline and the vanilla.

Apr
01
2009
Kama
Kama

It is such a different fragrance..
not typical gourmand scent, not typical vanilla scent...not typical flower or fruity scent...but it has it all in some bits...
When spraying it for the 1st few minutes I could smell strawberry, rose... it is so good blended... and withing some minutes I start to feel warm, very warm, almond vanilla mixed with some sugar cane...or burned sugar....it reminds me a bit of hot brulle cream....but still it is very cosy, femine and warm perfume...

It is not very "young" scent, rather sweet femine scent, quit exotic vanilla, but still very relaxing one...giving impression of nice pink pullover...
Although it is not "pink" fragrance.

Mar
29
2009
falovalo
falovalo

This is a very cozy scent, its warm and has a nice vanilla-ish thing to it that's not at all childish. The raspberry peeks through a bit too. This is one of my new favorites. and my bf got it for me :)

Mar
15
2009
louyse
louyse

Hot Couture (edt) by Givenchy smells similar to this but...Hot Couture is warmer and classier. P.S. This site is for opinions and reviews on perfumes. Yep ! that's what its all about....

Mar
15
2009
luz
luz

Very warm scent, raspberry/vanilla caramelized syrup with spicy undertones. I don't love gourmand scents in general, but this one is special.

Mar
14
2009
Mals86
Mals86

This scent received 4 of 5 stars in Perfume: The Guide, so I picked up a sample to try. I'm not generally a fan of sweet and fruity scents, so I was surprised to find that this is, actually, pretty nice. It doesn't really suit my personality, but it's very pleasant. The berries are juicy, the patchouli is only a whisper (a definite plus in my book!), the sandalwood and rose are enjoyable and the vanilla is light and creamy, not too sweet. I do get a hint of almond as well.

Now to see if my daughter, age 13, likes it... she finds most of my choices to be too "old lady" to suit her.

Edit: my picky daughter loves it! She nabbed both my sample sprays and plans to use them up. She says it smells "girly but not too girly."

Mar
02
2009
alicektn
alicektn

I finally received Hanae Mori EDP after a blind buy,since I could not find it in my country. I was dying to smell it after reading the notes and the reviews!

But unfortunately it's not exactly the soft creamy fragrance I was expecting.. Well, it's not bad, just somewhat synthetic. Maybe it's the smokey wood notes that I'm not drawn to.

Anyway, I will wear it from time to time,since the strawberries in it are really cute, but I will not rebuy it.

One big plus is the bottle. In my opinion it's very beautiful!


Edit 1:
Yesterday I believed this was a so so fragrance, but today I think it's gorgeous!

Why? The answer is: I tried it on different spot this time, at the pulse points. Yesterday I tried it on the neck, and all I got was woody notes with strawberry. BUT NOW, it's velvet vanilla with strawberries and woody undertones.

I would also like to request , people should not bury reviews with different opinions so easily, because the person who did the review spent time to share it with everyone. Please show some respect to different opinions. Thank you.

Edit 2: Lately I've been using it on my clothes, there it smells even better!

Edit 3: I know I've been editing this review a lot, but honestly it's not my fault. I have a love/hate relationship with this perfume, I can't help it. Some weeks ago I wanted to swap it, but these days I seem to be craving it ALL the time. Maybe it's the cold weather, maybe it's my exams, maybe it's my romantic mood... I really don't know. But it just feels right.

Feb
24
2009
dalkiuyu
dalkiuyu

i love this, it's so feminine and sweet. i can, however, see how it might be TOO sweet and sugary for some...there is definitely an age limit...i don't think it would be very suitable for anyone under 30. but other than that, it's so nice to smell--reminds me of strawberry ice cream and whipped cream :) i'm always getting compliments on this one!

Feb
23
2009
golden.one
golden.one

Hanae Mori is amazing. I feel so pretty when I wear it. I love the vanilla and the top notes are the best. When only the base notes are left, I want to spray it again to get the top notes. That is the only down fall. It is powdery and fresh and so comforting.

Feb
01
2009
ktv0926
ktv0926

Lovely, warm, cosy fragrance! It makes me smile:) I'm working with fragrances and we have almost everything here in the warehouse, but whenever I come to the shelves with perfumes - I always get a sniff of Hanae Mori, it is just sooo delicious!

P.S. I got a bottle of Hanae Mori and realized, that though I like the scent a lot, I don't really enjoy wearing it. Sounds weird, but it actually happens to me quite often.

Jan
23
2009
Miss_Nightingale
Miss_Nightingale

What a cloud of comfort envelops you as you wear Hanae Mori, it's as though you have wrapped yourself in a warm, fluffy blanket that stays with you all day. I have the EDP - it arrived yesterday morning in the post - and I know I shall be reaching for it time & again.

There's a lovely gourmand opening of forest fruits, but not overdone or harshly chemical, an immediate sense of wellbeing with powdery vanilla that settles into the sandalwood base with the praline note drifting in & out with a musky, ambery trail...

This reminds me of a slightly less spicy Apparition by Ungaro (one of my favourites) - so if you are a fan of Hanae Mori, I am willing to lay a bet that you will also love that one. I'd love for people to try it and let me know if they agree!

I chose to wear this comfort blanket especially today, as it was the funeral of a very dear friend of mine. I know she would have approved. She was a fellow Perfumista and always loved to choose fragrances with me. I shall always associate her with perfumes, and the memories make me smile.

I can't recommend this perfume enough - it has something for everyone, I think, and the bottle is understated yet quietly beautiful, too. We all need a comfort blanket, sometimes, and this is simply stunning.

Jan
15
2009
cherryfairy
cherryfairy

I was curious about Hanae Mori when I read the reviews here in Fragrantica,and I bought in unsniffed.
The first thing I noticed was a feeling of freshness when I applied it, and a nice fruity scent, like fresh strawberries sprinkled with vanilla.
I can't stop sniffing my wrist, smelling this luscious vanilla.
I can imagine that I will run out of it in the spring-perfect spring fragrance!

Jan
15
2009
asilverfire614
asilverfire614

This was an unsniffed purchase for me that worked out beautifully...I absolutely adore this fragrance! When I first sprayed, I thought I detected some chocolate mixed in the the strawberry, but that faded rather quickly and turned into a strawberry/vanilla heart with sandalwood undertones. Very long-lasting, I applied yesterday afternoon and could still smell it on my arm this morning. A very balanced gourmand with just the right amount of fruit!

Jan
12
2009
snobuni77
snobuni77

This is very yummy indeed.I got a sample of it & my daughter sprayed it like 3 times up in the air (she was sitting in my lap looking at all the samples with me)when suddenly I got this overwhelmingly strong sweet dose of perfume in my nose(not literally).At first I wasnt to sure about it but after a couple minutes it definitely grew on me.It is simply delicious.It is definitely a perfect blend of gourmand & fruits.At first it was a strong berry covered in vanilla extract that i smelled but it has since faded a bit & is truly very delightful.....

Now every time my 2 year old runs by me I get a wiff of it & it's actually is a really good scent for a young one as well.

Dec
22
2008
mmsmlzgud546
mmsmlzgud546

Very yummy, my very first really gourmand scent, it really got me! This perfume smells so delicious like vanilla icing or icecream with fruit and sugar sprinkled throught. It was my signature scent for 3 years! So warm and delicious. No cheap vanilla scent in this perfume. It lasts for ever, the body whip is just as wonderful.

Dec
22
2008
tessture
tessture

The flagship of vanilla/fruit scents. This is the scent I compare all the new copies to: "Smells like Hanae Mori." A warm, comforting scent that is also feminine and pretty.

Dec
14
2008
Cari888
Cari888

The caramelized sweetness of sugar, the warmth of vanilla, and the fresh scent of berries make this fragrance welcoming, delicious and comforting for wintertime. It's what you want to wear for cuddling and snuggling...

Nov
23
2008
d dolce vitta
d dolce vitta

Its not a parfum more, it is the parfum. I think too, that is very difficult to find it. But one of my favorites. I recomended this because is a smooth oriental, the vanilla, patchouli,and raspberry, makes the note. Rich scent.

Nov
01
2008
BlackAmberMoon
BlackAmberMoon

So appropriate that a butterfly represents this scent...wearing this makes me feel like I'm floating on butterfly wings through a lush, summertime garden filled with berries and sunshine. It's rather girlish, but the wood notes and musk lend it a sexy edge and prevent it from becoming too sweet. Stunning bottle, too. I use the pure parfum and it lasts all day. Compliments galore. Wearing this always lifts my spirits and makes me smile!

Sep
15
2008
indigo.smile
indigo.smile

finally i have it...quite difficult to find it. For me, the dry down is well done.I can smell the rose around my body. Felt like in a nice garden. The vanilla is just in the right amount. perfect..

Aug
31
2008
chance25
chance25

This smells like cupcakes in a warm summer kitchen. It's hauntingly dry, and the vanilla smells so yummy on my skin. A true scent, very complex and the silage is extremly long lasting. I prefer the edt to the edp, b/c it's lighter and easier to wear, I can smell the notes more clearly.

Jul
26
2008
Aeternitas
Aeternitas

I get a whole bunch of strawberries out of this more than anything else, and it's delicious. The vanilla in it is beautiful, too. I love wearing this because I can smell it for hours, not to mention it puts a smile on my face. It's warm, comforting, creamy, and sweet. Kind of reminds me of strawberry cheesecake.

Mar
08
2008
Diana
Diana

This is a nice fruity floral fragrance with warm undertones, it reminds me of a softer though not quite as intriguing version of Angel. It is not quite as multi layered as Angel, but it is a pleasent scent for everyday wear. Does wear down to a nice powdery vanilla undertone, at which point it smells it's best.

Oct
11
2007
elgab89
elgab89

I have the EDP and it is wonderful. It is one of the gourmand scents, with the vanilla, almond and the strawberries in it. Just making you feel good all over. Good fragrance for those cold nights or for the times when things go wrong in your life.

Sep
22
2007

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