NeroliOpens with
MimosaHeart
MuskDries down to
Jérôme EpinetteThe nose · 236 fragrances · also made Bal d'Afrique Absolu (2025)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Vilhelm Parfumerie · Sold as unisex
Modest Mimosa
A quiet library where soft floral notes blend with the warm embrace of musk, creating a space of thoughtful reflection and comfort.
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Modest MimosaLuxury · $250+
65%Similar accords, often for lessBoldly Seoul · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Modest Mimosa by Vilhelm Parfumerie was launched in 2016 and crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette. This floral fragrance for women and men opens with a bright, powdery touch of neroli and carrot, setting the stage for a delicate mimosa heart. The composition gently evolves into a warm musk base with subtle leather undertones, creating an intimate yet versatile scent that feels both familiar and refined.
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points. The powdery top notes are quick to fade, but the musky base allows this fragrance to linger close to the skin for hours. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a subtle yet elegant scent.
Fig. 01 — Modest Mimosa, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Designer Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Hermès · 2014Hermessence Cuir d'AngeShares Violet, Musk and Leather$100–250★ 4.16 (1,155)47%Match
Gucci · 2019Winter s Spring Eau de ParfumShares Mimosa and Musk$100–250★ 4.18 (358)57%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 16%.