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Score
82/100

Guerlain

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

“A 1919 chypre — mossy, brooding, an acquired taste no one warned you about.”

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
mossy
earthy
warm spicy
$115–$165Fair value

The take

What works

  • ●The fragrance that defined chypre — historical importance you can wear
  • ●Peach-oakmoss-spice accord nothing else even attempts
  • ●Unisex in the truest sense — gendered only by who's wearing it

Trade-offs

  • ●Acquired taste — the bitter-medicinal opening turns most modern noses off
  • ●Vintage profile that earns the word 'vintage'

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall, day or night. Winter works too. Leans feminine.

When

  • Spring, 56%
  • Summer, 32%
  • Fall, 100%, best
  • Winter, 76%, works
  • Day, 79%, best
  • Night, 79%, best

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mitsouko Eau de Parfum smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Rochas Femme Rochas (59%), Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman (56%), Roja Parfums Diaghilev (51%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Mitsouko Eau de Parfum last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is best in fall, day or night. Winter works too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Mitsouko Eau de Parfum worth it?

At $115–$165, yes for this tier. The fragrance that defined chypre — historical importance you can wear. Peach-oakmoss-spice accord nothing else even attempts.