Mitsouko — Guerlain

Reviewers describe soft peach against earthy patchouli and moss, with citrus and spice sharpening the opening.

Scentorian groups it under Fruity, Earthy, Spicy and Woody for browsing. Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.

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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.

These notes describe the scent. For the ingredient list, check the packaging or contact the manufacturer.

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.

A batch code alone does not establish which formula is in a bottle.

If you need to check a particular bottle, ask Guerlain or the retailer about its batch code and product details. Comparisons between bottles are not confirmation from the manufacturer.

Mitsouko is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.

These labels have no universally fixed concentration thresholds. They do not guarantee longevity or projection, and versions with the same name can have different compositions.

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We file Mitsouko under Fruity, Earthy, Spicy and Woody.

• Fruity — Fruit notes such as apple, peach and berries. Citrus has its own category.
• Earthy — Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms.
• Spicy — Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
• Woody — Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.

These are Scentorian's browsing categories; the house may classify the fragrance differently. Browse by family.

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Drawn from 40 independent reports across 3 venues.

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