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Mitsouko by Guerlain

Guerlain· 1919· Eau de Cologne

Mitsouko

8.15.2KTypically ~$110

“Peach skin over oakmoss and dry spice — austere, moody, zero sweetness. The critics' favorite perfume ever made; give it three tries before judging.”

ChypreSpicyFloralGreenCitrus

Perfumer: Jacques Guerlain

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Citrus fruits Jasmine Rose

Heart notes

Peach Ylang-ylang Lilac

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Mitsouko Extract by Guerlain

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Guerlain· 1919

Courant by Helena Rubinstein

From the same house

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SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

75%

Spring

100%

Summer

89%

Fall

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Night

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Where

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Casual

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Date

97%

Club

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Formal

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Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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Sport

56%