Question 1

What's the difference between Fresh Vanilla Lemon and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Fresh Vanilla Lemon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lavanila Laboratories (2013) dominated by Citrus 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: Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Fresh Vanilla Lemon or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fresh Vanilla Lemon scores 4.00/5 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 Fresh Vanilla Lemon 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, Fresh Vanilla Lemon 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 Fresh Vanilla Lemon vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Fresh Vanilla Lemon scores highest for summer wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. Fresh Vanilla Lemon leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

Fresh Vanilla Lemon 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	Fresh Vanilla Lemon	Hanae Mori
Brand	Lavanila Laboratories	Hanae Mori
Year	2013	1996
Rating	4.00	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12