Nevertheless, Mitsouko can be a difficult perfume for someone unaccustomed to the inky bitterness of oakmoss. An integral component of a chypre style of fragrances, moss lends a beautiful bittersweet sensation. Like other grand parfums of its era, Mitsouko is also a temperamental creature.

This EDP does not last even for 2 hours. No matter what I did - spraying it on well hydrated skin, on clothes, on skin prepared with Vaselline, on my 6 yo son....nothing helped. In 2 hours it was COMPLETELY gone. An EDT from Avon lasts longer.

Great Smell

Doesn't Hold; Too Weak

I've worn Mitsouko for over 20 years and have received literally hundreds of compliments on it. Because it is so unusual, and usually difficult to find in stores, it has become my 'signature' fragrance. I 'm so glad to find it here because the last time I bought it was in Capri, Italy.

I stayed away from this scent, on the forums it was all about how Mitsouko wasn't an easy one to love. I also don't like peach, or so I thought. A lot of peach in perfumes is the sickly sweet kind. This does not have that type of peach. All this talk of sad or melancholic fragrances..

This is such a nice scent--clean and fresh--and can be worn constantly.

The perfume is a classic

Elegant; Great Smell; Great Value; Sensual

There are NO cons

Bought for my Mum. Classic. I also buy her Shalimar and it suits her. I wear the classic men's range, Vetiver, Heritage and Habit Rouge.

This is a subtle, sensuous, warm perfume. Not as sickly as Shalimar. More grown up. If Channel 5 suits you this will as well. The price reflects the quality. The scent lasts and changes, as all proper perfumes should, as it is worn.

I have been using Mitsouko for many years and it is still my favourite perfume. Spraying on Mitsouko immediately makes me feel mysterious, glamorous and sexy. It brings to mind visits to the Far East with all its colours, smells and intrigue.

Very unusual smell; long-lasting; mysterious

Quite expensive; possibly a bit heavy for daytime wear

I first wore this when I was 18 and since then have had other favourite fragrances. However after a while I return to Mitsouku because it is the only one that has stood the test of time - it's still as fresh to me as the first time I wore it.