Guerlain
1919
Mitsouko is a feminine fragrance by Guerlain, launched in 1919. Part of the Chypre olfactory family and available as Eau de Parfum, it is among the 307 iconic perfumes featured in Perfumdle.
The chypre family, born from Francois Coty's 1917 creation, is built on a bergamot-oakmoss-labdanum accord. These fragrances are elegant, deep, and timeless, favored by perfume connoisseurs.
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Eau de Parfum (EDP) contains 15-20% essential oils. The most popular format in modern perfumery, it offers an excellent balance of intensity, projection, and longevity, lasting 6-8 hours on average.
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