Question 1

What's the difference between Oscar Sheer Freesia and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Oscar Sheer Freesia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Oscar de la Renta (2009) dominated by 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 3 accords: Floral, Fruity, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Oscar Sheer Freesia or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oscar Sheer Freesia scores 3.81/5 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 Oscar Sheer Freesia 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, Oscar Sheer Freesia 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 Oscar Sheer Freesia vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Oscar Sheer Freesia scores highest for all seasons wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. Oscar Sheer Freesia leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

Oscar Sheer Freesia vs Hanae Mori

Comparison Summary

Unique to Oscar Sheer Freesia (7)

Unique to Hanae Mori (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hanae Mori

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Attribute	Oscar Sheer Freesia	Hanae Mori
Brand	Oscar de la Renta	Hanae Mori
Year	2009	1996
Rating	3.81	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	12