Guerlain Mitsouko Perfume
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Details:
- Product Form: Perfume
- House: Guerlain
- Launched: 1919
- Perfumer: Jacques Guerlain
- Fragrance Family: Chypre Fruity
Fragrance Notes:
- Top Notes: Peach, bergamot, hesperides
- Middle Notes: Lilac, rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang
- Base Notes: Vetiver, amber, oakmoss, cinnamon, spices
In-Depth Summary
Created by Jacques Guerlain in 1919, Mitsouko is a fruity chypre built around the contrast of bergamot, peach, and oakmoss. Its name comes from the heroine of Claude Farrère's novel La Bataille, linking the fragrance to the era's fascination with Japanese culture.