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MDCI Parfums · Sold as feminine
Cio Cio San
The moment you step into a lush garden, where sunlight filters through leaves and the air is filled with fresh florals and zesty fruits.
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Cio Cio SanLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessBurberry Her London Dream · BurberryPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Cio Cio San by MDCI Parfums is a vibrant composition that captures the essence of fresh florals and citrusy vibrancy. Launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, this fragrance opens with bright, zesty notes that evoke a sunlit garden. The heart of soft florals and fruity accords adds a delicate warmth, while the base notes of musk and greenery offer a subtle earthiness that grounds the overall effect.
This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points in the morning. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so reapply lightly during the day if needed. It reads best close to skin, enhancing its intimate warmth.
Fig. 01 — Cio Cio San, MDCI Parfums
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Cécile Zarokian
The independent who redefined nicheCécile Zarokian is a Paris-based perfumer and CEO who founded her independent creative studio in 2011 after four years of training at Robertet, where she composed her debut fragrance, Epic Woman for Amouage, in 2009 — still a global bestseller.
Designer MDCI Parfums
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 13%.