Mimosa Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Mimosa Cologne
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
- Year 1984
££ Price Tier ££
Savannah Gardens Eau de Toilette bottle Savannah Gardens

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Mimosa Cologne
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mimosa Cologne
This "Mimosa" is not for the faint of heart, nor for the modern nose. It's a remarkably polarising floral that many find overpowering and dated, smelling more of an elderly relative's bathroom than a sophisticated blooming garden. Approach with extreme caution - many samples seem to end up in the bin.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Savannah Gardens
A beloved vintage gem, Savannah Gardens is an intoxicating white floral amber that evokes a bygone era of Southern charm and unapologetic femininity. Fans rave about its unique character and lament its discontinuation.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 51% 35%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 7% 9%
Sweet 30% 32%
Warm 21% 31%
Woody 5% 4%
Earthy 3% 7%
Animalic 7% 6%
Fresh 3% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mimosa Cologne EdP
Savannah Gardens EdT

Notes

Only in Mimosa Cologne
Ylang-Ylang 58% Geranium 42%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 53% vs 22%
Only in Mimosa Cologne
Mimosa 46%
Only in Mimosa Cologne
Benzoin 52% Clove 48%

Accords

Mimosa Cologne Savannah Gardens
88%
White Floral
100%
62%
Floral
71%
Amber
64%
Vanilla
64%
47%
Warm Spicy
63%
Green
61%
58%
Sweet
56%
Powdery
45%
Animalic
47%
White Floral shared
88%
100%
Floral shared
62%
71%
64%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
47%
63%
61%
58%
Powdery shared
56%
45%
47%

Performance

Mimosa Cologne Savannah Gardens
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mimosa Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

The strong, old-fashioned floral character makes this largely unsuitable for most modern occasions. Its intensity might be acceptable for some very formal, traditional events, but it's far too overwhelming for office, casual, or date settings.

Savannah Gardens

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'heavy, heady' nature and 'great projection and very long lasting' performance, Savannah Gardens leans more towards evening and cooler-weather wear. It's a bit much for the office but shines on dates, formal events, or a sophisticated casual outing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
87%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Floral, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mimosa Cologne
Savannah Gardens
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