BergamotOpens with
PeachHeart
OakmossDries down to
Jacques GuerlainThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Shalimar Parfum (1925)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Mitsouko Extract
The deep aroma of a vintage library where the earthy notes of old books are interwoven with the spicy, warm embrace of cinnamon and vetiver.
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Mitsouko ExtractPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessFemme Rochas · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Mitsouko Extract, launched in 1919 by Jacques Guerlain for Guerlain, is a chypre fruity fragrance that combines mossy and earthy accords with warm spices and citrus. The composition opens with bergamot and citruses, which give way to a heart of jasmine, rose, peach, lilac, and ylang-ylang. At its base, oakmoss, cinnamon, vetiver, and amber create a rich blend that is both warm and comforting. This fragrance embodies the luxurious and rare materials that Guerlain has always been known for, blending natural and synthetic components to create an enduring scent.
Apply lightly to pulse points — Mitsouko Extract develops over time, so a little goes a long way. The oakmoss and amber base notes bloom gradually, making it an excellent choice for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Mitsouko Extract, 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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What people
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A community favourite: loved by 69%, disliked or hated by 6%.