Then the sweet and woodsy middle notes are laced with glorious traces of cardamom, and distinct notes of cinnamon and tonka bean with bursts of Mediterranean fig tree. The box imitates grained wood, and the bottle is gorgeously crafted in deepening shades of caramel. This fragrance takes you to Japan on a cool winter night with the aroma of dark pine trees, cedar, and musk swirling in the air. Presentation and Value For Money Burberry London for Men: This sophisticated fragrance features a blend of tobacco, leather, and spices, evoking the complexity of HiM.

Wear it in the office and impress your colleagues with your sophisticated manly smell topped off with a spicy tea woody blend. She married in 1947 after taking a degree in Japanese literature at Tokyo Women’s Christian University in the same year. “I was a very nice housewife for one month, but I did not like to be at home,” she said, and began the course in clothes design and construction. Unlike most couturiers, she was already financially secure and intercontinentally famous when she opened her salon in Paris in 1977, and was appointed to the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Before delving into alternative fragrances, let’s take a moment to appreciate the rich history of Hanae Mori. Founded in 1995 by the legendary Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori, the brand aimed to create a unique and unforgettable fragrance that would captivate the senses. Hanae Mori’s perfumes, including the iconic Butterfly, achieved this goal and became a staple for many women worldwide. Butterfly: The Iconic Scent It’s one of those perfumes that smells even better on the dry down and will invite compliments from everyone. When Should You Wear It?You don’t have to spray it over a dozen times, just three to four sprays will do, and it will last for 8 to 12 hours.

There are a few key reasons behind the discontinuation of Hanae Mori perfume. First, the brand faced stiff competition from other luxury fragrance houses, making it increasingly difficult to maintain a strong market presence. Second, the costs associated with producing the perfume, particularly the high-quality ingredients, became too challenging to sustain. Finally, Hanae Mori decided to shift its focus to other areas of the fashion and beauty industry, ultimately leading to the discontinuation of the perfume line. A Brief History of Hanae Mori

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She also learned much in the US about quality ready-to-wear, a new concept in Japan, and licensing; through these she established her name and butterfly logo in Japan and around the world.

A change in the east-west balance that had established her success also determined her fate. Young designers such as Kenzo, Issey Miyake and Rei Kawakubo, whom Mori had encouraged, created a new view of Japanese design in the west, sharper and less graceful than Mori, while Japan was totally integrated into world fashion and as likely to wear Ralph Lauren denims, woven in Japan, as a Mori chiffon dress. Although Hanae Mori perfume is no longer available, there are numerous alternative fragrances worth considering. To help ease the transition, we have curated a list of perfumes that share similar characteristics to Hanae Mori’s most popular scents. Alternatives to ButterflyThere is an eau de toilette (EDT) version of HiM, which is as popular as the eau de parfum thanks to its nice fragrance. For an affordable eau de parfum, Hanae Mori’s HiM is a must-have for those looking for a decent fragrance with sweet woodsy notes for fall or winter. Prada L’Homme: With its combination of iris, amber, and cedarwood, Prada L’Homme captures the elegance and depth of HiM. This is one of those delicious fragrances that you can blind-buy as it rarely offends anyone, even if it has a mild synthetic note to it.