** Bilberry is really the European version of blueberry. There are pink, blue and red butterflies - each colour corresponding to the concentration level: Eau de toilette (pink), which is what this review is based on Eau de parfum (blue) and parfum extrait (red). * Usually referred to as "Hanae Mori Butterfly" because of the butterfly print on the bottles and/or boxes. Middle Notes: Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, French peonyīase Notes: Rosewood, almondwood, sandalwood and cedar Top Notes: Wild strawberries, sweet blackberries, blackcurrants, bilberries** Not only because it was one of the first of the gourmand fruity-florals genre but also because of its packaging, and because a rectangural bottle with a chunky, asymmetric top and what looks like a butterfly sticker slapped on it by a little child is I suppose irresistibly cute. ![]() Add to this the fact that most similar scents can be found for ridiculous sums, while this remains a bit of a high-end fragrance, I imagine is a bit disillusioning for Hanae Mori fans.īut of course, there is more than something to be said about the marketing and cultural aspects of a fragrance, and Hanae Mori has and will remain a cult fragrance. But after coming across so many celebrity scents with the same formula (nondescript flower + random choice of fruit + vague musk + arbitrary piece of wood) and the same premise - it did lose a fair amount of its lustre. In hindsight, this perfume is quite fun and original for its time. ![]() It's a little too sticky-sweet to my taste, and without enough darkness to sustain my interest (I like sweet, but I also like a bit more of an edge to a scent - which is why I so enjoy L by Lolita Lempicka - the warmth of the cinnamon and the hint of immortelle really balance all the vanilla and musk overload). More vanilla and sweetness will come along further as it develops on the skin. So perhaps this is not entirely sugar and fluff. Another interesting element that comes out is sandalwood. It reminds me of the insane Japanese bubble gum I had long time ago, the one that turns your skin into a rose-smelling bed of red hives. Hanae Mori, Butterfly Eau de Parfum, 75. Rose that is slightly green, yet also sweet and juicy-citrusy. With added notes of bilberries, Bulgarian rose, and praline, Hanae Mori’s Butterfly is the closest we can get today to smelling as sweet as Sally. After a few good minutes, the rose peeks out of its hiding place. It took the gourmand sweetness of classics such as Eau de Charlotte (based on chocolate and cassis) to a new level of exaggerated sweetness. It envelopes with a smooth, sweet (and not sickening, yet) aura of fun-loving innocence. Creamy heliotropin creates an almondy nuance, and alongside strawberry-flavoured saltwater taffy, it is hard to imagine a little girl who won't like it. But cotton candy is the true star of the show for the next few minutes. The beginning is somewhat fresh, with hints of crisp apples, and light citrusy rose and strawberry. While Angel and Lolita Lempicka had sweet notes that sugar-coated a very bold base dominated by patchouli and vetiver respectively - Hanae Mori's goes straight to the candy. ![]() It is probably the fragrance that have set the trend for the myriads of sugary fruity-florals that dominate the celebrity scent world. At that price, I expect more than just a Vanilla Perfume.Created in 1996, Hanae Mori's eponymus scent* is as young as my daughter (which is a perenial if not a "classic" in current perfume lifespan terms) and is about as girly as could be. The Vanilla smells great, but it is still a bit disappointing, especially when a 1.7 fl oz bottle retails at $105.00. En un estallido de espontaneidad y modernidad, Eau de Toilette y sus mariposas rosadas le brindan glotonería y ligereza. So the initial smell was a great promise, but after an hour of wearing, the sweet blend of fruits and florals begin the fade and what you are left with is the smell of soft, warm Vanilla. El eau de toilette Hanaé Mori es ideal para el uso diario. It also has this warmth to the scent that I quite enjoy. As it lands on the skin, you will start to smell the fruity notes and a hint of the Bulgarian Rose, and if you have a better sense of smell than I do, you will probably be able to smell more of the notes. Initially, straight out of the bottle, as the perfume is sprayed onto your skin, you get a huge whiff of Vanilla. The top is in a shape of a butterfly, which is very fitting for the name of the fragrance.Įven though the packaging is perfect, the perfume on the other hand is a bit of a disappointment. The bottle is simply gorgeous, yet so simple. Notes: Strawberry, Black Current, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Almond, Praline. "Butterfly" ~ a rare blend of berries and flowers with a distinctive tone of strawberries and almond, and a lingering impression of Vanilla.ĭistribution can be found at the Sephora website.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |