Hanae Mori 1997 Edp

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HM

Hanae Mori HM is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Green, Lemon, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Amber.

Our verdict on HM: Acquired

This 90s gem is a divisive one. For some, it's a nostalgic, unique gourmand citrus with amazing performance. For others, it's a synthetic mess, too feminine, or just a sweet lemon bomb. Give it a whirl if you like a playful surprise, but probably not a safe blind buy.
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  • Playful
  • Unique
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Sweet
HM Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 29%
Fruity 8%
Green 15%
Sweet 25%
Warm 5%
Woody 10%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Citrus
86%
Woody
77%
Aromatic
76%
Powdery
71%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 34% Blackcurrant 25% Lavender 23% Green 19%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 28% Iris 28% Rose 22% Lily Of The Valley 22%

Base Notes

Vanilla 21% Tonka Bean 16% Dark Chocolate 15% Sandalwood 13% Amber 12% Cedar 12% Oakmoss 12%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

HM is best suited for casual and date settings due to its noticeable sweetness and gourmand leaning, making it potentially too strong for formal events or the office. Its performance can be quite robust, which, while great for socialising, limits its versatility for more discreet situations.

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About

HM opens with a zesty, almost candied lemon, freshened by a hint of green and aromatic lavender. This bright start quickly mellows into a powdery heart of iris and delicate white florals, before settling into a sumptuous base. Here, a rich accord of vanilla, tonka bean, and dark chocolate mingles with warm sandalwood and a whisper of earthy oakmoss, creating a complex, creamy, and subtly sweet finish.

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