WS-HM-2012

HiM

2012Men

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into amber.

HiM by Hanae Mori is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. HiM was launched in 2012. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Fig Tree; base notes are Amber, White Cedar Extract, Teak Wood, Balsam Fir and Musk. The…

warm spicy woody amber cinnamon

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Violet Leaf, Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Fig Tree
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, White Cedar Extract, Teak Wood, Balsam Fir, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

95%

70%

65%

57%

51%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall40%Winter33%Spring22%Summer5%Night53%Day47%Wears lean male46%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does HiM smell like?

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into amber. Dominant accords: warm spicy, woody, amber.

What notes are in HiM?

Top: Violet Leaf, Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot. Heart: Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Fig Tree. Base: Amber, White Cedar Extract, Teak Wood, Balsam Fir, Musk.

How long does HiM last?

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

Is HiM loud?

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

What season is HiM best for?

Fall is the top pick (40%). Winter is second at 33%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for HiM?

Night wear leads at 53%. Day is a secondary pick at 47%.

Is HiM for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 46% read it as lean male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.