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Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
The quiet confidence of an evening spent in a cozy, well-appointed apartment where the mingling scents of spices and flowers create a sense of refined comfort.
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Mitsouko Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessYouth-Dew · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 26 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1919 by Jacques Guerlain for the legendary French house of Guerlain, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is a chypre fruity fragrance that has stood as an enduring classic. The composition opens with bright citruses and bergamot, which quickly give way to a heart of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. As the scent evolves, warm spices like cinnamon and oakmoss mingle with earthy vetiver and patchouli, creating a rich blend that is both spicy and woody. The base notes of amber bring a balsamic warmth that adds depth and longevity to this lasting fragrance.
Given its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, one to two sprays on pulse points is sufficient. Allow it a few minutes to develop before layering with other scents or applying additional product. Mitsouko works best in cooler environments where the spicy warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Mitsouko Eau de Parfum, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
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The originalMitsouko Eau de ParfumGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Estée Lauder · 1953Youth-DewShares 6 of its 26 notes$40–100★ 3.74 (6,093)44%Match
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Adds citrus, mossy and green; shares citruses.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 13%.