Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Blackberry and Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Blackberry is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lavanila Laboratories (2011) 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 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Powdery, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Blackberry or Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Blackberry scores 3.34/5 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 Vanilla Blackberry and Hanae Mori smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Powdery, Rose, Blackberry. 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, Vanilla Blackberry 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 Vanilla Blackberry vs Hanae Mori?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Blackberry scores highest for fall wear; Hanae Mori scores highest for fall wear. Vanilla Blackberry leans daytime, Hanae Mori leans daytime.

Vanilla Blackberry vs Hanae Mori

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Vanilla Blackberry (3)

Unique to Hanae Mori (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hanae Mori

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Attribute	Vanilla Blackberry	Hanae Mori
Brand	Lavanila Laboratories	Hanae Mori
Year	2011	1996
Rating	3.34	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	4	12