Guerlain 1919 EDT

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Mitsouko

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Mitsouko is an Eau de Toilette 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.

Mitsouko is a divisive classic, either a masterful, mysterious ode to a bygone era or akin to old furniture. Its unique blend of spicy peach, oakmoss, and vetiver makes it an intense love-it-or-hate-it experience, definitely not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Mitsouko Eau de Toilette 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

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its vintage, complex nature and sometimes imposing initial projection, Mitsouko isn't ideal for the office. It shines on dates and formal occasions, where its sophisticated warmth can be appreciated, though some find it a unique casual scent, especially in cooler weather.

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, fleeting burst of citrus before delving into a rich, earthy heart of juicy peach and fragrant lilac. The journey settles into a deep, mossy base, where vetiver and warm spices like cinnamon entwine with amber, creating a complex, vintage aura that's both intriguing and commanding. Prepare for a dry, sophisticated scent that evokes images of ancient woodlands and spiced fruit.

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