Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Mitsouko
Mitsouko by Guerlain (1919) is built around Bergamot, Peach, Lemon, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Aldehydes, Neroli, Mandarin.
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987
Gem
Shared notes: Peach, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver. What differs: Plum, Cypress, Cardamom.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Rive Gauche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Peach, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Geranium.
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976
First
Shared notes: Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Aldehydes, Black Currant, Mandarin.
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Rochas · 1944
Femme
Shared notes: Peach, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Plum, Musk.
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Paco Rabanne · 1979
Métal
Shared notes: Lemon, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss. What differs: Hyacinth, Green Notes, Aldehydes.
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Chloé · 2012
L'Eau de Chloé
Shared notes: Peach, Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Violet.
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Paloma Picasso · 1984
Mon Parfum
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Hyacinth, Angelica, Clove.
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Rochas · 1960
Madame Rochas
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Aldehydes, Neroli, Tuberose.
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Chloé · 2018
Nomade
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Peach, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Mirabelle Plum, Orange, Freesia.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Mitsouko?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Calèche by Hermès is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Mitsouko, including Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang.
What is an alternative to Mitsouko from another house?
Calèche (Hermès, 1961) picks up Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.