Question 1

What's the difference between S'Eau Rose and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

S'Eau Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Castle Forbes (undated) dominated by Rose 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: Rose, Yellow Floral, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, S'Eau Rose or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, S'Eau Rose scores 5.00/5 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 S'Eau Rose 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, S'Eau Rose 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 S'Eau Rose vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

S'Eau Rose scores highest for spring wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. S'Eau Rose leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

S'Eau Rose vs Hanae Mori

Comparison Summary

Unique to Hanae Mori (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hanae Mori

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Attribute	S'Eau Rose	Hanae Mori
Brand	Castle Forbes	Hanae Mori
Year	—	1996
Rating	5.00	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12