Question 1

What's the difference between Bahamas and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Bahamas is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nateeva (2016) dominated by White Floral accords. Hanae Mori is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hanae Mori (1996) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Yellow Floral, Sweet, Floral, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Bahamas or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bahamas scores 3.66/5 vs Hanae Mori at 4.11/5. Hanae Mori's standout strength: Excellent longevity and performance, especially for a citrus fragrance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Bahamas and Hanae Mori smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Hanae Mori: Hanae Mori HM is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as an exceptional value fragrance with impressive longevity despite its citrus-forward composition.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bahamas or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Hanae Mori: Excellent longevity and performance, especially for a citrus fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Bahamas vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Bahamas scores highest for summer wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. Bahamas leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

Bahamas vs Hanae Mori

Comparison Summary

Unique to Hanae Mori (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hanae Mori

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Attribute	Bahamas	Hanae Mori
Brand	Nateeva	Hanae Mori
Year	2016	1996
Rating	3.66	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12