Hanae Mori 1996 EDT

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Hanae Mori

Name: Hanae Mori Eau de Toilette
Brand: Hanae Mori

Hanae Mori Hanae Mori is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Bernard Ellena. Hanae Mori opens with Blueberry, Blackcurrant, Blackberry, and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Almond Blossom, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Rosewood. Hanae Mori's Hanae Mori carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive, yet iconic gourmand. For many it's a '90s classic that's playful, sweet, and comforting. For others, it's cheap, synthetic, and just dreadful. Try before you buy, but don't say we didn't warn you about the plastic doll head vibe.

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Playful
Cozy
Sweet
Classic
Warm

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Strawberry31%

Blackberry25%

Blueberry23%

Blackcurrant21%

Heartas listed

Ylang-Ylang34%

Jasmine24%

Rose22%

Peony20%

Baseas listed

Sandalwood33%

Almond Blossom29%

Rosewood21%

Cedar17%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Often reviewed as versatile and an 'easy reach', its fruity and sweet nature makes it great for casual settings and dates, with many describing it as an 'anytime, anywhere' scent. However, its strong projection (in EDP form) and gourmand character might be too much for formal events or a strict office environment, though some find it office-appropriate.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a basket overflowing with ripe summer berries - sweet strawberries, juicy blackberries, and tart blackcurrants - all blended together with a creamy, almost lactonic softness. Hints of almond blossom and delicate florals like ylang-ylang and rose peek through, anchored by a warm embrace of sandalwood and cedar in the dry-down. It's a sweet, woody, fruity dream with a surprisingly complex evolution.

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