This wears beautifully on me. On me it’s mostly cinnamon, peach, pepper, oak moss, amber, ylang, and sometimes I get rose. One thing about Mitsouko...I adore it in cool weather, but can’t stand it in warm weather, it wears completely different on me depending on weather. I’m sad that you didn’t like it, but glad you were honest😉
I'm so grateful to hear that Mitsy still has her fangs...I would have thought the IFRA would have withered her to a sparse echo of her former glory. Always remember never forget Mitsy is a beast...she wears you. I own over fifty Guerlain fragrances in my armoire, and am a BIG lilac guy so I adore Mitsy's denseness and seamless construction. To each their own, my friend, all the more pour moi! Fragrant hugs, JR xox
My best favourite but I only have vintage versions. It wasn’t for me first time around but it came to me later. I get tons of compliments per wear. Keep trying and wear it close to your heart.
I have such a severe adoration for Mitsouko. My wife has a similar take on it as you do, suffocating. But for me it’s really something to be admired. Mitsouko and L’heure Bleu were the two fragrances that started me down this deep dark journey that is fragrance. Guerlain is my favorite house by far. I appreciate your opinion on it non the less.
I find that with many classic Guerlain feminines, i prefer the EDTs. They are, in general, less dense and a bit more manageable. While the EDPs, including Mitsouko, are beautiful, their toilette counterparts are more enjoyable to wear in my opinion.
I've had Mitsouko for a few months. At first I didn't care much for it, it smelled too sour on my skin. Plus I wasn't acquainted with chypres. Now and am and I like it. It creates an atmosphere. I suppose not everyone will like that atmosphere or vibe. Plus according to how little or how much you spray it may affect your view of it. Thanks for the insight!
Love Mitsouko EDP along with L'Heure Bleue & Jicky. Gurlain also my most represented house in my wardrobe with 13 and no doubt more to come. We cant like them all mate, on to the next one for you :)
I just got a bottle in a swap. I also like the opening best, then the middle. Dry down not sure yet. Still figuring it out. I like that it’s not too easy
I've never actually smelled the edp but I have the edt and thoroughly enjoy it. Can't say that I wear it very often (almost never actually), but it's one of the first scents that stretched my comfort zone as a fairly modern dude. The spices used are just a joy on my skin despite many of my male friends not agreeing. 😛 Grandma corpse vibes according to them. 😂
This is the most confounding fragrance I think I've ever dealt with. Sometimes it's beautiful on me in EDP and sometimes it feels too austere or too fruity. I finally decided months ago that it wasn't for me and I put it away to gift it to someone else down the line. Today for some reason I pulled it out just to sniff it again and I love it again. I don't know about tomorrow, but today it's perfect.
I suspect i would have the same experience ifbi had cont8nued to wear it. But i have found something that gives me the tgings i like about Mitsouko, and none of the discordant things. It may not be as complex, but Rochas Femme is wonderful fruity chypre
I have to agree ... Mitsy and I don't see eye to eye, although it has been a long time since last wearing it so I might try it again. The same with those fragrances I don't like ... they are the most persistent of all usually, bloody annoying!😃
I'm sorely lacking in the classic Guerlain arena. There are a few on my must-sniff list (Heritage, Shalimar, etc.) .. but what I've smelled of the newer releases, I haven't been blown away. I've got a good-sized order from Decant Boutique on route now. They're one of my favorite places to sample from.
Had the same experience when I sniffed it , similar experience to Aramis 9000, but I own that one and tolerate it from time to time.want to love it but just can’t.
Perfectly said, Pep. As I’ve mentioned before, you and I are on a similar path these days. I too have been on the same Guerlain kick, which naturally has brought me to this historically significant fragrance. I sniffed through a decant and was still intrigued, so I ended up buying a bottle last year at a good price. However, like you, I’m struggling to really appreciate it. It’s become a scent I sometimes wear to bed or spray on curtains. Others have had better luck with the fragrance in different settings (I’ve yet to try it in the heat), but it’s on thin ice with me at this point. The good news is, the pleasant parts of Mitsouko (especially the balance of light and dark) have inspired me to seek out my favorite Chypre worthy of being in my wardrobe. I’ve selected a handful that are well regarded and I’m looking forward to seeing which will ultimately reign supreme for me.
Great question. I already have Mitsouko, New York Intense, and Civet, but I’d like to try: Chypre Palatin Chypre-Siam Tabac Verte Kolonya Derby Antaeus Any other must-tries? Especially on the mossier side?
I know what you mean about the lack of space. But I've been trying lately to be more open to these chockablock dense extremely blended perfumes. Because I think there's something to explore and appreciate here.. there's a perspective different to mine... people love this so I'm interested to sense it the way they do. But yeah, I do in the end love my right amount of space between notes, enough blending but enough distinction too.
It really is just this middle part that ruins it for me. Unfortunately, it just got worse for me the more i wore it. I would still try the other concentrations if i had a chance. I suspect Guerlain wont send me free bottles now😁
I also find this one a bit hard to wear, at least for me, but I do really like the scent and I understand the work of art in it. Have a decant but I don't see this one being a full bottle to me as well
Wow. Didnt see that one coming 😁 Patou's que sais-je? And etat libre's the afternoon of a faun have strong similarities but are also distinct. Patou (the 90s version) is more polished and a tad sweeter ( and less crowded/dense). Faun is greener and rosier. Love mitsy but it is demanding indeed and i can only wear it under particular circumstances, weather and moodwise...i would be interested in your take on patou 's (according to andy tauer one of only ten scents any perfumista worth their salt should smell in their lifetime) and faun. 🤔😎😊
Haha I love this review. I’ve never tested this one but when o blind bought Jicky it was the worst experience ever so I’m kinda over the older classic Guerlains! Lol
That sounded rude and I didn’t mean it to! I meant to say peach notes are synthetic, and Mitsouko was the first use of it. You no doubt know this. Also yes the newest Mitsouko is a bit crap.. it’s tame and if Mitsouko was too much before this might be your bag! Love love love your reviews. Xxx
@@rachelgrigg7189 No Rachel, i did know what you meant exactly. Didnt sound rude at all. I normally like peach as a note, but here on my skin i don't like how it plays with the florals.
This wears beautifully on me. On me it’s mostly cinnamon, peach, pepper, oak moss, amber, ylang, and sometimes I get rose. One thing about Mitsouko...I adore it in cool weather, but can’t stand it in warm weather, it wears completely different on me depending on weather. I’m sad that you didn’t like it, but glad you were honest😉
I'm so grateful to hear that Mitsy still has her fangs...I would have thought the IFRA would have withered her to a sparse echo of her former glory. Always remember never forget Mitsy is a beast...she wears you. I own over fifty Guerlain fragrances in my armoire, and am a BIG lilac guy so I adore Mitsy's denseness and seamless construction. To each their own, my friend, all the more pour moi! Fragrant hugs, JR xox
Yes, there is enough beauty to go round for everyone.
My best favourite but I only have vintage versions. It wasn’t for me first time around but it came to me later. I get tons of compliments per wear.
Keep trying and wear it close to your heart.
I have such a severe adoration for Mitsouko. My wife has a similar take on it as you do, suffocating. But for me it’s really something to be admired. Mitsouko and L’heure Bleu were the two fragrances that started me down this deep dark journey that is fragrance. Guerlain is my favorite house by far. I appreciate your opinion on it non the less.
An honest take, appreciated Pep. This has been on my to try list for years, along with other female Guerlains. I wonder if I'd like them.
I am probably in the minority with this
I’ve been waiting for your take on this for so long!
I find that with many classic Guerlain feminines, i prefer the EDTs. They are, in general, less dense and a bit more manageable. While the EDPs, including Mitsouko, are beautiful, their toilette counterparts are more enjoyable to wear in my opinion.
You know, i have definitely found that with other Guerlains as well.
I've had Mitsouko for a few months. At first I didn't care much for it, it smelled too sour on my skin. Plus I wasn't acquainted with chypres. Now and am and I like it. It creates an atmosphere. I suppose not everyone will like that atmosphere or vibe. Plus according to how little or how much you spray it may affect your view of it. Thanks for the insight!
Love Mitsouko EDP along with L'Heure Bleue & Jicky. Gurlain also my most represented house in my wardrobe with 13 and no doubt more to come. We cant like them all mate, on to the next one for you :)
Enough for all of us 🤜
Perhaps you'd like the EdT or vintage EdC more
I just got a bottle in a swap. I also like the opening best, then the middle. Dry down not sure yet. Still figuring it out. I like that it’s not too easy
Keep me posted, Lisa.
Same. With perfumes I hate they stay forever (trough showers, a good scrubbing etc.) Perfumes I love, that actually stick around, are hard to find. 👀
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed night
I've never actually smelled the edp but I have the edt and thoroughly enjoy it. Can't say that I wear it very often (almost never actually), but it's one of the first scents that stretched my comfort zone as a fairly modern dude. The spices used are just a joy on my skin despite many of my male friends not agreeing. 😛 Grandma corpse vibes according to them. 😂
This is the most confounding fragrance I think I've ever dealt with. Sometimes it's beautiful on me in EDP and sometimes it feels too austere or too fruity. I finally decided months ago that it wasn't for me and I put it away to gift it to someone else down the line. Today for some reason I pulled it out just to sniff it again and I love it again. I don't know about tomorrow, but today it's perfect.
I suspect i would have the same experience ifbi had cont8nued to wear it. But i have found something that gives me the tgings i like about Mitsouko, and none of the discordant things. It may not be as complex, but Rochas Femme is wonderful fruity chypre
@@TheScentinel
Thanks Pep, I'll make a point to sniff RF out. EDT?
I have to agree ... Mitsy and I don't see eye to eye, although it has been a long time since last wearing it so I might try it again. The same with those fragrances I don't like ... they are the most persistent of all usually, bloody annoying!😃
It begs the question, i wonder what the most universally loved classic perfume is?
@@TheScentinel Yes, I would love to know that.
I'm sorely lacking in the classic Guerlain arena. There are a few on my must-sniff list (Heritage, Shalimar, etc.) .. but what I've smelled of the newer releases, I haven't been blown away. I've got a good-sized order from Decant Boutique on route now. They're one of my favorite places to sample from.
Had the same experience when I sniffed it , similar experience to Aramis 9000, but I own that one and tolerate it from time to time.want to love it but just can’t.
My all time fav perfume.
This one, I don’t really care for the opening. It only smells good after about an hour.
Also, it took me a long time to love this one. Like a year and I love it more and more.
It’s classic scent and I like it 🥰
Perfectly said, Pep. As I’ve mentioned before, you and I are on a similar path these days. I too have been on the same Guerlain kick, which naturally has brought me to this historically significant fragrance. I sniffed through a decant and was still intrigued, so I ended up buying a bottle last year at a good price. However, like you, I’m struggling to really appreciate it. It’s become a scent I sometimes wear to bed or spray on curtains. Others have had better luck with the fragrance in different settings (I’ve yet to try it in the heat), but it’s on thin ice with me at this point.
The good news is, the pleasant parts of Mitsouko (especially the balance of light and dark) have inspired me to seek out my favorite Chypre worthy of being in my wardrobe. I’ve selected a handful that are well regarded and I’m looking forward to seeing which will ultimately reign supreme for me.
Do you have a short-list?
Great question. I already have Mitsouko, New York Intense, and Civet, but I’d like to try:
Chypre Palatin
Chypre-Siam
Tabac Verte
Kolonya
Derby
Antaeus
Any other must-tries? Especially on the mossier side?
@@pmrp12 i have a few on the list, but i'd say you have most bases covered there. Perhaps Etruscan Water by Francesca Bianchi
The Scentinel nice, I’ve been wanting to get her sample set but I recall shipping being quite high to the US. Need to check my local niche stores.
I know what you mean about the lack of space. But I've been trying lately to be more open to these chockablock dense extremely blended perfumes. Because I think there's something to explore and appreciate here.. there's a perspective different to mine... people love this so I'm interested to sense it the way they do. But yeah, I do in the end love my right amount of space between notes, enough blending but enough distinction too.
It really is just this middle part that ruins it for me. Unfortunately, it just got worse for me the more i wore it. I would still try the other concentrations if i had a chance. I suspect Guerlain wont send me free bottles now😁
Thank you for great, honest, review.. I blind bought Shalimar and don’t like it ..
I also find this one a bit hard to wear, at least for me, but I do really like the scent and I understand the work of art in it. Have a decant but I don't see this one being a full bottle to me as well
Wow. Didnt see that one coming 😁 Patou's que sais-je? And etat libre's the afternoon of a faun have strong similarities but are also distinct. Patou (the 90s version) is more polished and a tad sweeter ( and less crowded/dense). Faun is greener and rosier. Love mitsy but it is demanding indeed and i can only wear it under particular circumstances, weather and moodwise...i would be interested in your take on patou 's (according to andy tauer one of only ten scents any perfumista worth their salt should smell in their lifetime) and faun. 🤔😎😊
I have smelled Faun, and really liked my one and only encounter
Haha I love this review. I’ve never tested this one but when o blind bought Jicky it was the worst experience ever so I’m kinda over the older classic Guerlains! Lol
It seems Edwardian too me...initially seemingly understated, opulent & overbearing...but almost rude to say so. I miss her...
Have you tried l’heure bleue? I think you might prefer it
Gives me headache, Diaghilev too
How you feel about Mitsouko is how i feel about L'Heure Bleu. I respect it but i can't stand it.
Suits you!
Aaw...shame Mitsy couldn't tame you lol....seriously though, we can't like em all can we..
Peach isn’t a natural note! From my experience the newest bottles last ridiculously craply. Is tragic.
That's a shame. I have definitely smelled some nicer "peaxh" notes.
That sounded rude and I didn’t mean it to! I meant to say peach notes are synthetic, and Mitsouko was the first use of it. You no doubt know this. Also yes the newest Mitsouko is a bit crap.. it’s tame and if Mitsouko was too much before this might be your bag! Love love love your reviews. Xxx
@@rachelgrigg7189 No Rachel, i did know what you meant exactly. Didnt sound rude at all. I normally like peach as a note, but here on my skin i don't like how it plays with the florals.
Cut off your hair. Let me hear your review on this masterpiece from Guerlain
I thought it was a chanel exclusive
🤔
Apologies I was thinking of Dior Mitzah
@@robertomusitano4238 understandable