Hanae

I've always felt this house doesn't get the attention it deserves. There are sooo many beauties, Mogador, Datura Blanche, Isles Lointaines, Ume... and the most stunning of all, HANAE <3 Hanae is very much a floral fruity (more fruity than floral, to be sure), but not frivolous in the way selections in the category can present. The spotlight is the yuzu. It's sweet and tart (not sour). The citrus accord listed first is both accurate and misleading at the same time :) What this yuzu projects is not your light, breezy, zesty summer selection. It's far more interesting thanx to the lovely, though individually unidentifiable florals and musk holding them together. It's a gentle citrus where many are not. Cherry doesn't stand out as cherry for me, but may also be responsible for some of the tartness I mentioned. Hanae doesn't have a lot of projection, but I don't need it to reach everyone, only a select few. It does, however, last forever on my skin, like many from the house. Noteworthy yuzu stands out florals are well blended This fragrance is from the 90s...my nose says it was ahead of its floral fruity time

Sweet fruity floral, but not common and synthetic smelling this time! Also quite powerful for a Mecheri (twice as stronger as Peau de Peche, for example). Very, very pleasing musk, cherry or apple blossoms, yuzu and berries, soft and warm, but with an attitude and a character. Surprisingly memorable, signature worthy. I see an energetic and a sweet person wearing it, or someone calm and quiet, and slightly sad, but willing to rejoice, as this smell is very cheerful and optimistic. I guess it might become a good, unobtrusive companion to those who miss the sun and the warmth of summer during dull months. Very good longevity and nice, soft sillage - not in-your-face, but certainly there. Thumbs up for Keiko Mecheri once again.

The softest, the roundest, the silkiest perfume that I’ve smelled until today...WONDERFUL! It’s not naïve, it’s not simple, but it’s humble, well-educated and intelligent. Hanae could be the perfect bride's perfume... It’s a nice surprise even to myself as I’ m not a lover of fruity-floral perfumes. So all I can say it’s well balanced and really well done. Trying to find some perfumes close to it, I would say it’s like Guerlain L’Instant Magic+Chanel Chance Tendre+Villorei Iperborea....but this is only for having some idea. Hanae is like anything else! Obviously goes to my "want" shelf.

Delicate,soft and floral! Start with powerful Yuzu,but after a while the notes of white flowers embrace so velvety and suave initial citrus notes.... This perfume is is very evocative,reminiscent distant gardens, sunshine,joy and serenity. This fragrance is well balanced, and really nice in my opinion! It stands out.! This will cradle you with its notes, without being too heavy or intrusive,but you will always bring with you ...if you want it! Very beautiful! Thanks Keiko ❤ Sillage: 6./10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Scent: 9./10 Overall: 9./10

I truly love this smell. It's reminiscent of Stella and doesn't give me a headache. Specific enough, and it's perfect for spring!! Daytime smell for sure.