Guerlain 1919 EDC

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Mitsouko

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Mitsouko is a Cologne launched in 1919, created by Jacques Guerlain. Mitsouko opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Rose, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Lilac, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Guerlain's Mitsouko carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A legendary chypre that’s polarising in its modern formulation but still captures hearts with its vintage charm. This particular EDC offers a softer, more rounded take on the classic, making it a surprisingly quiet, reflective gem.
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  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Mitsouko Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and complex, subtly warm character make it suitable for casual wear or an understated presence in the office. While some might embrace its classic elegance for formal events, its unique profile might not universally appeal on a date or stand out amidst other strong contenders.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Mitsouko opens with a bright burst of citrus, quickly giving way to the unique warmth of peach, deepened by delicate florals like rose and lilac. The heart gives way to a distinguished base of earthy oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle spices. It's a complex, evolving fragrance that lingers with an elegant, wistful quality.

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