HiM by Hanae Mori

I couldn’t detect the individual notes, so I’m describing the fragrance itself. It’s somewhat acidic and slightly sweet, just like that drink sold here called ‘Be Light’ in Jamaica flavor (very bad, by the way). There’s an Old Spice deodorant that smells the same; when I use them, I feel like I’m drinking that minty, artificial, sweet, and acidic drink. Initially, I felt acidity, but after an hour it dropped and became creamy. Unlike others, I didn’t feel it was woody or spicy; I know the fig leaf scent well and didn’t notice it. If I had to isolate notes, it would be cinnamon, maybe orange, and some tonka bean. It doesn’t feel very generic, but I’ve smelled others with a similar vibe. What I didn’t like was that huge resemblance to that cheap drink, which makes me feel it’s a cheap, run-of-the-mill fragrance, nothing memorable, just another one. It lasted about 10 hours: 5 hours of medium trail and 5 hours of low trail, though in the last 5 hours it sometimes gained strength. For intermediate climates, neither too cold nor too hot, ages 25 and up. I don’t usually rate, but if I had to, I’d give it a 5/10; it doesn’t deserve more.

I couldn’t detect the individual notes, so I’ll describe it as a whole: it smells acidic and slightly sweet, like that ‘Be Light’ Jamaica-flavored drink (which is terrible). It also smells just like an Old Spice deodorant I remember; wearing both makes me feel like I’m drinking that minty, artificial, sweet, and acidic beverage. At first, I sensed acidity, but after an hour it faded and I noticed something creamy. Unlike others, I didn’t sense it as woody, spicy, or figgy. Maybe I caught hints of cinnamon, tangerine, and a touch of tonka bean. It’s not generic, but I’ve smelled similar things. The downside is that resemblance to that cheap drink; it makes me feel like it’s a cheap, run-of-the-mill fragrance, nothing memorable, just another one of the crowd. It lasted about 10 hours: 5 hours of medium sillage and 5 of low, though in the last 5 hours it spiked in strength for moments. Best for intermediate climates and ages 25 and up. If I had to rate it, I’d give it a 5/10: it doesn’t deserve more.

Hanae Mori Him is a woody-spicy fragrance, perhaps little known, but its scent is really good. At first, you get citrus notes combined with herbs, violet, and an amber touch. It reminds me a bit of fragrances with fruit and cinnamon like 1 Million Prive. After 30 minutes, the fruits disappear and the woods and spices stand out, making it warmer without being heavy; now it reminds me more of Spicebomb. I’ve read it’s similar to Gucci Pour Homme II, but I haven’t tried it to confirm. I like it; it’s versatile, though its best use is in temperate climates, serving for formal or casual situations. Average longevity of 8 to 10 hours with average projection. I recommend it if you like Spicebomb or 1 Million Prive, as it’s much cheaper. Thanks to my friend @arp for the sample.

It’s one of my favorites; I’ve already bought two 100ml bottles. To my nose, the opening smells like a sweet Mexican candy, similar to a Rellerindo with orange. That sweet scent fades after about 30 minutes, giving way to spices. It’s simple and doesn’t feel formal. It lasts a solid 4 hours, and the orange develops beautifully with that woody-spicy touch.

Great fragrance with a lot of personality. Ideal for cool nights. Cinnamon, cardamom, fir, and tonka bean are clearly perceptible. The fig leaf is very pronounced, like in ‘Un Jardin au Sud de la Méditerranée’ by Hermes. I also note pepper and teak. It’s semi-sweet, woody, and spicy. Good fixation and trail. For me, it’s a 9.5/10.