Question 1

What's the difference between Tea Leaf and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Tea Leaf is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Philosophy (2013) dominated by Green accords. Hanae Mori is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hanae Mori (1996) leaning on Fruity accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Tea Leaf or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tea Leaf scores 4.10/5 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 Tea Leaf 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, Tea Leaf 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 Tea Leaf vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Tea Leaf scores highest for spring wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. Tea Leaf leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

Tea Leaf vs Hanae Mori

Comparison Summary

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Tea Leaf	Hanae Mori
Brand	Philosophy	Hanae Mori
Year	2013	1996
Rating	4.10	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12