Hanae Mori 2012 EDP

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Hanae Mori HiM is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. HiM opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Violet Leaf, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Fig Tree, Cinnamon, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Teak. Hanae Mori's HiM carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive beast, HiM is either a hidden gem of spicy-woody warmth, or a synthetic mess. Most will find it a cosy, understated autumn/winter option, but some will struggle with its cloying sweetness and lack of dynamism.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Masculine
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HiM Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm-spicy and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong performance, make it unsuitable for high-heat sports or overly formal settings. The comforting, inviting nature is perfect for dates and casual outings, while its subtle sophistication allows for office wear, provided it's not oversprayed.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

HiM opens with a vibrant, fresh-spicy kick of violet leaf and bergamot, quickly joined by the dry warmth of cardamom and pepper. The heart reveals a rich, figgy sweetness, enveloped by cinnamon and tonka bean, before settling into a deep, resinous amber and cedarwood base. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a comforting, spiced wood embrace.

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