Frederic M Mycenes
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is floral notes. The heart brings rose and violet. On the skin it settles into musk and amber. Overall it smells floral and powdery.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Mycenes notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Frederic M Mycenes in detail
Frederic M is the house behind Mycenes.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by powdery and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and powdery smells and notes like rose and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Will people notice Mycenes?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Other Frederic M perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Fly with me, Djohao and Marmara.
Is Mycenes long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Ajmal Violet Musc and Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit unisex. Base notes like musk and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Mycenes, try these
Similar picks to try: Ajmal Violet Musc (8 shared notes), Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit unisex (7 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (5 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex starts from €45.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Mycenes?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Mycenes to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.