mitsouko guerlain review

 

Have a great weekend. May 27, 2014 at 1:44pm Reply, I’m very pleased to have stumbled upon this blog as I am attempting to buy my mothers 50th birthday present and do not know for the life of me which is the best perfume to go for! carole: So funny- By Nataliia B. On a side note, I love this blog! Die fruchtige Mitsouko (Extrait) ist ein beliebtes Parfum von Guerlain für Damen und erschien im Jahr 1919. October 29, 2015 at 12:47pm Reply, Bonnie: I just saw Sanne’s comment about the EdT being peachy still, but thin, with less sillage. She has a small decant that I tried before opening the new box. It is one of my biggest perfume failings. It has only been launched recently. Perfume rating 4.13 out of 5 with 2,402 votes Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. It was so refreshing because she was easily only 22 or 23. My third book is being released and despite having three new books coming out in 2019, I still find time to write articles, mainly creative nonfiction, about a variety of topics that capture my interest. The reason is simple; when I teach a difficult literary masterpiece there are always students that start disliking it, until they come to understand its value. i tried it and since then i love it and have not ever even tried an other perfume. The creamy peaches, spicy cinnamon, and cool moss are all there, and the perfume once again feels harmonious. Failing that, no, it wouldn’t be right to use people’s words without their explicit permission. Typ: Eau de Parfum Volumen: Weniger als 30 ml. i wonder what the “real thing” would do to me. I’m glad I made you smile! It always reminds me of my mother and Pais. I am training myself, carefully, to get used to Mitsouko. Your review is so accurate as usual! this is another thing I really appreciate about your blog: there is always a certain lucidity in your evaluation of reformulations. I agree with the above poster, it does convey a feeling of ‘sadness’ sometimes. The new version pales next to the original. Current edp reviewed, purchased from www.decantboutique.com price is not a problem, niche or mainstream. But the demise of the perfume industry in general has created a sort of paranoia amongst us perfumistas, and there is often an exaggeration, probably due to nostalgia, when describing reformulated fragrances. 308,00 € * / 30 ml. November 26, 2013 at 10:35am Reply, Victoria: You could simply bring a sample of your current Mitsouko and compare it to the version at the store. May 27, 2014 at 12:19pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much, Linda! Of course, I’m happy to hear that you like Mitsouko and that you also find golden peaches in it. Guerlain took the idea behind its famous forerunner and made it elegant and refined. I tried a vintage Mitsouko sent as a free sample .. Now I love it too. But Im sooooo happy to own such a legendary perfume now!! July 10, 2013 at 9:14am Reply, ferris Égoïste: Marlos did you try the current formulation or vintage edt? April 5, 2013 at 7:12am Reply, marios: Victoria i checked this EDT last weekend and i find it quite mossy in a way that can be used by a man as well. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile October 1, 2011 at 9:20pm Reply. December 11, 2018 at 4:30pm Reply, Cecilia: Dear Victoria, I recently tested Mitsouko in a store (my... Classic winter fragrance for sure. November 29, 2013 at 11:19am Reply, Alicia: Again, splendid news! But at first impression, it is so disappointing. May 24, 2014 at 11:37am Reply, Linda: I am overjoyed to hear the current formula more closely resembles the original! Thank you. http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2005-32,GGLG:en&q=mitsouko+lotion, Many of these are reliable. July 7, 2013 at 12:44am Reply, Victoria: Mmmm, the anticipation! I am very new to perfume buying. The scent was my grandmother’s staple. I went back to the perfume shop, the shopping assistent and I smelled together, compared the new EdP with the old one I brought and we both noticed the change. While these notes are present in the original, they are more blended, so they do not stand out quite as much. We know it's significance. Mitsouko EDT Clip from The Maltese Falcon. Kostenloser Versand. Created by Jacques Guerlain in 1919, Mitsouko was a variation on the avant-garde fragrance of the period–Coty Chypre. Given the new restrictions on raw materials originally used in Mitsouko, I can only say that the reformulation is a valiant attempt to capture the spirit of the original. Being a male I feel this scent relates very well with my personality, so gentlemen, don't be afraid to try this magical scent from another millenium. Of course I feel terrible that I split a bad batch with my dear friend. Still a bit skeptical that it can ever be like the vintage version, given the restrictions on some key ingredients in Mitsouko, but hope springs eternal. i was bewildered! The dark classical oakmoss that smells like ink stained woods and walnut shells is not present (thanks to the new stringent regulations), but the dusky impression is mimicked by different woods, patchouli and new mossy aroma-materials. Thank you very much for sharing. November 27, 2013 at 11:01am Reply, Amer: My mother always kept dried walnut leaves in the closet where she kept woolen clothes to deter the moths. Resieved a tester edt and extract 2013 Sadly I am unable o smell the peach or the rose in it. Guerlain Mitsouko perfumed Soap / Seife / Savon 80 g. EUR 6,95. )I adore this scent and have done so for close to 40 years. Mitsouko Eau de Toilette was launched in 1919. It was an amazing fragrance and smelled sexy, delicious and feminine. This review is for the 2014 EDT, which is reputed to be among Guerlain's better reformulations. November 26, 2013 at 4:47pm Reply, Victoria: That’s a great comparison! The reformulating (and ruining) of so many beautiful perfumes is such a disaster. I have been seeking out old bottles, as the new formulation is a paltry substitute, on me at least. claire: The reformulation 2013 is great. I called Bergdorf goodman in ne York, they have batch numbers with 01. I fell in love with Mitsouko many years ago when I bought a tiny collector bottle from a cosmetic catalog...it was an EDT. i went in and out of my room to smell the “trapped” scent; i buried my head in the bed sheet to immerse myself in it. Mitsouko is a kiss to Coty Chypre’s slap in the face, and for this reason, its popularity endures to this day. It continued to smell of very strong, old baby powder. I did buy a bottle of EDP in 2015, and gave up on it after three wearings. September 24, 2013 at 5:08am Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much, Claire! Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! They are able to reproduce the old ones like mitsouko, with natural ingredients, but thats very expensive because of the whole analysing jobs they have to do. February 23, 2019 at 2:58am Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the Privacy Policy. I tried a search but nothing popped up. All shoot!! N aka parislondres: ITA that the parfum of mitsouko is the very best and then the EDP. We opened another bottle and it had the same woody scent. I will smell it next. Now I want to contact the merchant and see if what my options are. At first, it was so mossy and damp to me, I couldn’t take. November 27, 2013 at 2:45pm Reply, Kaat: First of all, i like this blog wel done! Add your review of Mitsouko Eau de Parfum. Kaum ein Parfumstammhaus löst bei seinen Anhängern und Trägern derlei konvulsivische Emotionen aus wie Guerlain. Whatever it is I seem unable to find any joy in Joy. But for some mysterious resons I have two blind spots: Patou’s Joy, and the incomparable Mitsouko. Je dois admettre que j’apprécie peu de choses. But as soon as I sprayed it, I was reminded of the smell inside an old lady’s purse. March 22, 2007 at 11:05am Reply, Grainne: Mitsouko was my favourite 30 years ago, and I went sad as I began to dislike it. June 12, 2013 at 10:24am Reply, Victoria: It would definitely be perfect for men too! I just tried this for the first time in past two weeks…after all the anticipation & wonder, it’s a beauty. I like the one produced currently, and it seems to be true to the spirit of the original. Plus, nothing stays the same and somehow things always seem to be better in the good old days. July 7, 2012 at 7:06am Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Valerie! Victoria: Not just lucky, but also very wise to focus on the positive! My grandmother gave me Chanel No. Walnut shells (and leaves)!!! Schon in der ersten Hälfte des 20. You need to be logged in to add a review. 258,95 € / 30 ml. December 10, 2018 at 1:54am Reply, Linda: Theresa, what a wonderful story! It never seemed to develop on me. Strong, powdery, stale, like dried up (strong) potpourri. Neues Angebot Guerlain Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 3 ml Sample (Probe) EUR 3,50. anyway, to keep it short, i have a hard time looking for mitsouko and when i found it, it did something that no fragrance had ever done to me. N aka parislondres: Today I had a tour with two clients and one of the women simply fell for Mitsouko instantly and was so emotional about it and had tears of joy in her eyes. Than my question, November 27, 2013 at 11:04am Reply. Thanks for the epiphany!!! November 26, 2013 at 11:26am Reply, Victoria: I’ll try to check next time and see if I can figure out a sure way. Lieferung an Abholstation. I was told at the boutique that 3 stands by 2013, so if you’re interested in finding the new reformulation, please use this as the guide. Aus dem Shop vintageperfumestore. I am so heartened that such a young person would be wearing it. Guerlain Mitsouko is the scent of golden autumn days, ripe peaches and burnished wood. There isn't much more to add to what has been said. can you please be so kind to assist? Thanks so much to the man for creating it!!!! You can do it practically with any fruit or vegetable but I prefer the walnut kind because of the fine woody, almost perfumey aroma that is so rare in food. I am the person who split the two bottle special with Julie below. I haven’t tried it yet, but I will do now. Restrictive laws on what can and cannot play a role in the exquisite sense of the aromatic sense, while turning blind eyes against artificial sweetners in food is absurd. They may not know, but perhaps, you will come across someone who might. Feel free to look me up, my username is SmarteCookie. Amazing how all of these small childhood memories shape our tastes and preferences later on. If you read basenotes or other perfume blogs, mitsouko,... Queen of Chypres Or is there something else going on? Featured Most Recent Highest Grade Lowest Grade Most Helpful With Photo Test Verified. We have that in Ukraine too. Guerlain Mitsouko : Fragrance Review (New and Vintage) Guerlain Mitsouko is the scent of golden autumn days, ripe peaches and burnished wood. Try as I might, I really, really cannot appreciate this perfume. September 24, 2013 at 9:28am Reply. Money saved? I have a great big smile on my face and laughed openly at your anti review. Not I. November 9, 2006 at 2:11am Reply, Bois de Jasmin: Tiare, what a beautiful story! September 6, 2015 at 4:53pm Reply, Sanne: I bought a bottle of Mitsouko EdP a few weeks ago and noticed a change: it lost its peaches and cream quality and smelled more woody. Today, its influence is felt in Gucci Rush, Jean Patou Enjoy, and to an extent, in Guerlain Idylle. They can be somewhat polarizing, since their characters are so strong. February 15, 2013 at 9:33am Reply, Alicia: I love perfume, and hopefully my wardrobe consists of good ones, Chanel #5 and #19, 31 Rue Cambon, Lanvin Arpege, Boucheron, S. Lutens Bois de Violettes, Rochas Tocade, Goutal’s L’Heure Exquise, Caron’s Farnesiana and vintage Narcisse Noir, and of course my favorite Guerlains: Chamade, L’Heure Bleue and Nahema. June 12, 2013 at 12:22pm Reply, marios: I would like to ask you a question. Somehow, I discovered Mitsouko, and I do not remember where, but it was like finding your soulmate. Like you. Shop for Mitsouko Eau de Parfum at online perfumeries. If you give me and address I’ll see if I can send you some of the good stuff November 29, 2013 at 10:19am Reply, Victoria: Amer, thank you so much! This EdP smells like a flanker with too much vanilla, almost like Shalimar with a pound of tree moss thrown in. Robin: I have tried the parfum, and sadly, I still don’t love it, despite that fact that I love many chypres. May 26, 2005 at 11:11am Reply, Romina: Rightfully one of the greatest. I guess if one doesn’t focus on the positive when it comes to reformulations, it’s very easy to get depressed. It is really a pleasure to encounter something so beautiful that you do not want to look anywhere else. Marke: Guerlain. GUERLAIN Mitsouko Extrait. Sam Spade meets Joel Cairo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGuNGXmQZSE But I also love Shalimar too!! Now, year 2013, it seems the old version came back, not identical, but similar. She had a sampler for Idylle – a little lighter – that I tried recently – I am looking for that one now I used to love Shalimar too. Really a shame. I just found a 1998 edp refill bottle in a local antique shop and, since it is not so cheap compared to the current in store veraion, I was wondering if it is worth purchasing. I smell a lot of golden peaches, so glad I tried it. i need some longevity but not too much sweetness. Thanks! Ah, the beautiful Mitsouko, over the reformulation of which so much ink was spilled. An integral component of a chypre style of fragrances, moss lends a beautiful bittersweet sensation. Edward September 18, 2013 at 7:04pm Reply, Victoria: Mitsouko is definitely a challenge. Feminine and passionate, Mitsouko means 'Mystery' in Japanese; symbolizing its fruity bouquet with woody notes. I could cry. Oakmoss always smelled so familiar to me and I never realized why, until now. How sweet of her to include me on a great deal of this perfume. Your news has made me hopeful again! Glad that I’m not the only one! You can also ask the SA from what year is their Mitsouko. January 7, 2016 at 1:35pm Reply, Sanne: Thank you, Alessandra, for this useful information. December 10, 2018 at 2:06pm Reply. Now, 3 hours in, I don’t smell anything. But then I heard from a little parfum-creating company that they changed the ingredients from natural ones to synthetics, at least many of them. Guerlain Mitsouko EdP 75ml Mitsouko ist einer der ältesten Düfte aus dem renommierten Parfümhaus Guerlain, die auch heute noch produziert werden. GP: 863,17 €* / 100 ml . EUR 79,99. Yes. Mysterious, dangerous, and deviating. I have a edt from 2005 heavy bitter and feel on my skin medical, bit turns all day long in nice smell in my nose, so i start to apriciate it. Charlie Chaplin wore it. 75 ml EDP Spray – SKU 3179 – will this be the most recent reformulation and therefore the closest? Mother may be gone but every drop of that scent reminds me of her. mitsouko, for me, is like a kaleidoscope. I love it too. Those who like mouchoir or Jicky, will find this slight soapy/powdery feeling in Mitsuko. I had tears in my eyes too as it is such a beautiful fragrance that evokes such emotions. EUR 1,55 Versand. This is reviewing a 50ml refill bottle of the EDP I bought online in August 2019. I’m in late 30’s June 13, 2013 at 1:50am Reply, Belle: Ooooh Victoria! See wore it all her life. That company creates individual unique perfumes, I have got one of my own now. Olfactoria says: April 24, 2012 at 9:54 am. it was given to me by my stepfather who before that used to complain every morning when i came in for breakfast that i smelled of perfume and he hated it..it was a guerlain perfume also (shalimar). After sampling this, I bought the EDP formulation, not realizing that... As I get older, my tastes are changing. I can’t get over the fact that I won’t get to experience the Carons in all their glory for instance ( poivre and tabac blond mostly). When I was young, I wore Revlon Intimate or Carven Ma Griffe, or Coty Muguet de Bois in high school, then White Shoulders for a spell, then Laroche Fidji, Caron’s Fleur de Rocaille in summer, or Narcisse Noir if wearing black – often matching one of a number of scents to my clothes, like makeup. They also have 50 ml EDT Spray – SKU 3942. She… April 23, 2021 at 10:07pm, CC in Bitter Orange Smells Sweet : Favorite Perfumes: Wouldn’t Hermes’ L’Eau d’Orange Verte fit in this group too? A great reformulation ! A EU driven reformulation perhaps? Marke: Guerlain Volumen: Weniger als … Shop for Mitsouko Eau de Parfum products online. November 11, 2006 at 3:36pm Reply, Dr. Linda Greene: It is becoming more difficult to find Mitsouko, the body lotion is very difficult, please let me know where to purchase the body lotion. Guerlain altered my world with regard to the senses. Lesen Sie ehrliche und … I wasn’t aware of this until recently, and I actually cried over the news. I really don’t know much about the art of fine perfume, but I do know this -for me it is exactly perfect, it was then at age 20 and it still is today. I have an old splash bottle that was in my closet for the longest time. March 8, 2015 at 9:15pm Reply, Victoria: Absurd is exactly right! Mon Guerlain by Guerlain is a Amber Woody fragrance for women.Mon Guerlain was launched in 2017. It is not too expensive and it is wonderful, just what I always wanted to have and be in. being against reformulations (which I am in theory) doesn’t imply that they all disfigure the original perfume as some people are prone to conclude. Mon Guerlain was created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. ... Now more than ever it’s important to take a moment for ourselves. Guerlain Mitsouko (pour homme) fragrance review Posted by Kevinon 17 May 200752 Comments During early spring, while I was reading Michael Edwards’ Perfume Legends, I was struck by the number of ‘landmark’ perfumes of the early 20th century I had not smelled. 1919 begeisterte man sich in Europa für Japan und die fernöstliche Kultur. It is her absolute favourite and so I would like to get her the most similar to the original as possible…I have found a website which provides the SKU so if anyone can shed some light I would be so grateful!… Notify me of replies to my comments via e-mail. September 18, 2013 at 6:06pm Reply, Victoria: Wow, that’s interesting! July 7, 2012 at 5:08pm Reply, Victoria: That’s such a lovely memory, Rosalie. Both are very, very feminine. I was just given a bottle (maybe a tester) from 2002, and it says in big letters on the back PEACH AND OAKMOSS. October 9, 2015 at 11:46am Reply, Sanne: Yes, I was surprised too! 120,00 € * / 75 ml. But I havent received it yet, only in january. Parfum at it's best. I was craving it again and bought a bottle of the EDT around 2006. August 8, 2012 at 9:34am Reply, Ferris: Which is better No 19 or Mitsouko? Was it just a bad batch? GUERLAIN Mitsouko Eau de Parfum: rated 4 out of 5 on MakeupAlley. December 11, 2018 at 4:58am Reply, Linda Green: Since this conversation was posted under my comment, and addressed to me by name…for myself, no, I do not give permission to use my words. mai 9 2017, 11:25 am. I do see the difference in the dry down ( the pre-reformulation is darker and sOmehow feels denser) but I am overall very satisfied by the reformulatiOn and am always surprised when I read that it doesn’t compare to the original. which one you thing is the most handsome masculine perfume for men around 40s? I haven’t had it in ages though. Mitsouko ist ein klassischer Chypre, bei dem sich würzige … (btw, thanks to your comment I noticed that I had a mistake in my star rating, the reformulation should be 4, not 3). July 7, 2012 at 5:10pm Reply, Dl: I managed to get some pre-reformulation mitsouko a few months ago having been in love with the post reformulation one for year. As I mention in my review, if I would have worn the original faithfully, I probably would have been more disappointed, but I grew to love Mitsouko not for the dense mossy darkness (that’s really subtle now), but for its gilded peaches and spicy warmth. But it is a “sad” scent. It was one of my mother’s favorite fragrances, together with Narcisse Noir, which I love. A deep but warm composition of citrus, jasmine, peach and moss -- this fragrance is thoroughly unisex -- and possesses a vintage character that suits the modern age quite well. I got my Orange Peel cologne and it has a pronounced bitter orange note and not too sweet fortunately. What’s gone is gone. 5 von 5 … September 24, 2013 at 1:41pm Reply, Marlena: How will I know if I am buying this latest transformation? 100,95 € / 75 ml. As it developed, I never got the note of peaches or roses. Though undoubtedly beautiful, Chypre was brutal in its impact. Really it’s a beautiful work according specialists. 271 reviews. Under the box and under the bottle. October 29, 2015 at 1:56pm Reply, Alessandra: Bonnie, Guerlain had a problem manufacturing Mitsouko EDP in 2015. As vintage fragrance. Fill in sparse brows and tame the... Our list of 20 red lipsticks has something for beauties of all skin tones. It has a certain melancholy, and yet a proud and confident air, an aura of suppressed passion, that to me is very artistic. At the time I reviewed this, Shalimar was still quite new to me, but now I'm even hooked on the opening powdery/citrous notes, that used to be bothering me. It keep for 12 hours Max on my skin. You can find the commercial Greek or Armenian versions at stores, but they’re invariably too cloying and not perfumed enough. November 27, 2013 at 6:39pm Reply, Cacomixtle: Oh, that’s wonderful, thank you! We both have bottles that begin with “5”. Portia xx. tiare: I remember vividedly the day that I decided to go and get tested for a correct scent for me. Georgy says: April 24, 2012 at 8:19 am. Can I use some of the comments from this thread? See 274 member reviews and photos. I would like to ask how is the late nineties version compared to the current reformulation (which I really, really love)? My author name is Theresa Griffin Kennedy, and I’m on most social media.