Jacques Guerlain named his creation “Mitsouko” after the name of the heroine in the bestselling novel of that time called La Bataille. Mitsouko, a beautiful married Japanese woman, secretly loves a British officer. In 1905, the Russo-Japanese war breaks out. Mitsouko awaits with dignity the outcome of the battle, nobly dominating her feelings. Mitsouko means "mystery" in Japanese and symbolizes passionate and mysterious femininity.
How it wears
Best worn — occasion
Seasons
Audience skew
Vintage chypre lover here and this one sits right in that sweet spot between classical and wearable. The peach heart softens the oakmoss and vetiver base beautifully, cinnamon adds warmth without being gourmand-heavy. Projection is moderate, sillage trails nicely. Some find it dated but that's precisely why I reach for it.
Shares Rose (Grasse), Cinnamon, Oakmoss; Chypre, Floral accords; both CHYPRE, FLORAL
Shares Rose (Grasse), Cinnamon, Oakmoss; Chypre, Floral accords; both CHYPRE, FLORAL
Shares Spices, Ambergris, Oakmoss; Floral, Fruity, Spicy accords; both CHYPRE
Shares Rose (Grasse), Ambergris, Oakmoss; Floral accord; both FLORAL
Shares Rose (Grasse), Ambergris, Cinnamon; Woody accord
Shares Spices, Ambergris, Oakmoss; Chypre, Floral, Woody accords; both FLORAL
Shares Oakmoss, Citrus Fruits, Rose (Grasse); Chypre, Floral, Spicy accords
Shares Ambergris, Oakmoss, Rose (Grasse); Floral, Spicy, Woody accords; both CHYPRE, FLORAL
Shares Ambergris, Cinnamon, Oakmoss; Chypre, Floral accords
Shares Lilac, Ambergris, Peach; Floral, Fruity, Woody accords
Shares Spices, Cinnamon, Pepper; Fruity, Spicy, Woody accords
Shares Spices, Lilac, Cinnamon; Spicy, Woody accords
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Bergamot
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