Question 1

What's the difference between Red Cherie and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Red Cherie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thymes (2008) dominated by Fruity accords. Hanae Mori is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hanae Mori (1996) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Red Cherie or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Red Cherie scores 4.09/5 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 Red Cherie 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, Red Cherie 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 Red Cherie vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Red Cherie scores highest for spring wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. Red Cherie leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

Red Cherie vs Hanae Mori

Comparison Summary

Unique to Hanae Mori (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hanae Mori

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Attribute	Red Cherie	Hanae Mori
Brand	Thymes	Hanae Mori
Year	2008	1996
Rating	4.09	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12