What does it smell like?
It smells mostly mossy and earthy. Bergamot and citruses at the top, peach and ylang-ylang in the middle and oakmoss and spices at the base.
- Came out
- 1919
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Mitsouko 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
About Guerlain Mitsouko EDP
Mitsouko EDP is made by Guerlain. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Who will like Mitsouko
The strongest accord is mossy (100%), followed by earthy and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy mossy and earthy smells and notes like peach and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include jasmine, jasmine and cinnamon. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
What Mitsouko costs
The usual price in Europe is about €123. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Ulric De Varens Varensia and Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Other Guerlain perfumes
The house has 124 perfumes here, led by Vetiver Guerlain, L'Homme Ideal Extreme and Guerlain.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 1919 and 2009.
Mitsouko dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Ulric De Varens Varensia (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (8 shared notes), Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (8 shared notes) and Rochas Femme Rochas (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Rochas Femme Rochas starts from €47.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Mitsouko come out?
It came out in 1919.
Can men wear Mitsouko?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
What is the difference between Mitsouko EDP and Mitsouko?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.