Guerlain Mitsouko (1919)
4.1
Overall
Accords
mossy
earthy
warm spicy
woody
citrus
floral
chypre
spicy
fruity
Notes Pyramid
Top
BergamotCitrusesJasmineRose
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLilac
Base
OakmossSpicesCinnamonVetiverAmber
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ A historic creation in the art of perfumery, an icon & a signature scent that stands the test of time.
- ✅ Mitsouko changed my perfumery world when I smelled it – a masterpiece that many love for its complexity and longevity.
- ✅ Long lasting, great sillage; it stays on the skin for 9+ hours and commands attention.
- ✅ Mitsouko is a timeless masterpiece that I love.
- ✅ The fragrance has excellent sillage and lasts 9+ hours.
- ✅ It’s a beautiful, complex chypre that stands the test of time.
- ✅ Mitsouko is a masterpiece, complex and timeless.
- ✅ The fragrance lasts for hours and has excellent sillage.
- ✅ The peach note is beautifully balanced with oakmoss and spices.
- ❌ The perfume can feel too strong and powdery for modern tastes, with an overwhelming oakmoss note.
- ❌ Some users find the scent overly masculine or outdated, describing it as a ‘grandma’ perfume.
- ❌ A few reviewers say the modern reformulation smells cheap, like a saccharin‑like drugstore perfume.
- ❌ The perfume is too mossy and can be overwhelming.
- ❌ Peach is barely noticeable, making it disappointing.
- ❌ It feels old‑fashioned and not suited for modern tastes.
- ❌ Some find the oakmoss too dominant and the scent too heavy.
- ❌ The modern reformulation smells cheap and saccharine.
- ❌ The opening can be harsh and overwhelming.
