Mitsouko Eau de Cologne
“Mitsouko Eau de Cologne by Guerlain is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a citrus, mossy composition with a earthy undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1919 by Jacques Guerlain, Mitsouko Eau de Cologne is a Chypre Fruity fragrance that exemplifies the house's enduring elegance and innovation. The composition opens with vibrant bergamot and citruses, which give way to a heart of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, creating an aromatic floral bouquet. A rich base of oakmoss, vetiver, amber, and cinnamon adds depth and warmth, grounding the scent in earthy and spicy notes. Mitsouko’s blend of freshness and complexity has made it a classic that continues to resonate today.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Mitsouko Eau de Cologne is best applied lightly — a single spray allows its layers to unfold gradually. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so let it settle for about 15 minutes before heading out. It reads well close to the skin rather than projecting strongly, making it perfect for everyday wear.
Jacques Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances · b. 1874 · French
“When I created Shalimar, I was thinking of the great love stories — of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.”
Jacques 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. Working in the legendary Guerlain laboratory on the Champs-Élysées, he drew inspiration from love, literature, and travel to create fragrances of unprecedented emotional depth. Shalimar, inspired by the gardens of the Taj Mahal and his love affair with a woman whose identity remains mysterious, is perhaps the most celebrated perfume in history.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an early morning walk, where the crispness of citrus meets the subtle earthiness of moss and spice.
Fig. 01 — Mitsouko Eau de Cologne, Guerlain
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