WS-HM-1996

Butterfly – Hanae Mori

1996Men

fruity up front, then woody, settling into sweet.

Butterfly – Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori is a Oriental fragrance for women. Butterfly – Hanae Mori was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Ellena. Top notes are Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry and Black Currant; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Peony; base notes are Sandalwood,…

fruity woody sweet yellow floral

Nose: Bernard Ellena

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Currant
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Peony
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Almond Tree, Brazilian Rosewood, Virginia Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

96%

61%

26%

23%

20%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall30%Winter28%Spring26%Summer16%Day68%Night32%Wears female85%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Hanae Mori picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Butterfly – Hanae Mori smell like?

fruity up front, then woody, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: fruity, woody, sweet.

What notes are in Butterfly – Hanae Mori?

Top: Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Currant. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Peony. Base: Sandalwood, Almond Tree, Brazilian Rosewood, Virginia Cedar.

How long does Butterfly – Hanae Mori last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Butterfly – Hanae Mori loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Butterfly – Hanae Mori best for?

Fall is the top pick (30%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Butterfly – Hanae Mori?

Day wear leads at 68%. Night is a secondary pick at 32%.

Is Butterfly – Hanae Mori for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 85% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Butterfly – Hanae Mori?

Composed by Bernard Ellena. Released in 1996.