Mitsouko — Guerlain
Editorial impression: Soft peach against earthy patchouli and moss, with citrus and spice sharpening the opening. Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues. Eau de Parfum (EDP) from Guerlain.
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At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Fruity, Earthy, Spicy, Woody · Eau de Parfum (EDP). The house lists Peach accord, Jasmine, Rose centifolia.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in autumn and winter.
- Current formulation†
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Some owners regard recent Mitsouko as a return to form, while comparisons with older bottles still describe differences. The recorded history includes changes involving moss materials, reconstruction and a production pause, but it does not establish one consistent sensory direction across all versions. A current ingredient disclosure cannot establish equivalence with a vintage bottle.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
- Full bottle
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Scent description (editorial impression; it begins with the sentence under the page title)
Florals stay in the background as vetiver and an undergrowth-like character come forward, in reviewers' telling.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Guerlain
- Notes (as listed, untiered)
- Peach accord, Jasmine, Rose centifolia, Patchouli, Moss, Bergamot, Vetiver, Black pepper, Cardamom, Pink berries, UndergrowthMitsouko - official product page
- Why no pyramid
- Guerlain names the materials in prose without dividing them into top, heart and base notes.Mitsouko - official product page
- Current formulation
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Some owners regard recent Mitsouko as a return to form, while comparisons with older bottles still describe differences. The recorded history includes changes involving moss materials, reconstruction and a production pause, but it does not establish one consistent sensory direction across all versions. A current ingredient disclosure cannot establish equivalence with a vintage bottle.Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain — community reviews and ratings
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Luxury
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Fruity, Earthy, Spicy, Woody
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Mitsouko smell like?
Soft peach against earthy patchouli and moss, with citrus and spice sharpening the opening.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
What are the notes in Mitsouko?
Guerlain publishes a note list for Mitsouko without tiers.
- Notes (as listed, untiered): Peach accord, Jasmine, Rose centifolia, Patchouli, Moss, Bergamot, Vetiver, Black pepper, Cardamom, Pink berries, Undergrowth
- Why no pyramid: Guerlain names the materials in prose without dividing them into top, heart and base notes.
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Browse other fragrances by these notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Vetiver.
Has Mitsouko been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Mitsouko.
Some owners regard recent Mitsouko as a return to form, while comparisons with older bottles still describe differences. The recorded history includes changes involving moss materials, reconstruction and a production pause, but it does not establish one consistent sensory direction across all versions. A current ingredient disclosure cannot establish equivalence with a vintage bottle.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
How can I tell whether a bottle of Mitsouko is the current formulation?
A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.
To check a particular bottle, ask Guerlain or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.
What does the concentration label on Mitsouko mean?
Mitsouko is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Mitsouko?
We file Mitsouko under Fruity, Earthy, Spicy and Woody.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Guerlain may describe it differently. Browse by family.
Where can I buy Mitsouko?
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What season is Mitsouko for?
Wearers most often reach for Mitsouko in autumn and winter.
Drawn from 1,917 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Autumn fragrances, Winter fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Mitsouko?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Guerlain, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Seller type | Size | Link | Link checked | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Marketplace | 75 ml | Check current price | Not yet verified | Sold via a marketplace listing — the seller may not be the brand or an authorized retailer. |
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Mitsouko is filed under
Sources
- Mitsouko - official product page — Guerlain
- Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain — community reviews and ratings — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain — member reviews — Basenotes, read in aggregate
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