Fragrance comparison

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum vs Classic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 6 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.1173 votes

Rank #11,963 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Classic

The Dua Brand

4.4511 votes

Rank #32,299 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 6 categories.

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Classic
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum2/6

Classic4/6

Ratings & consensus: Classic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Classic
Value for money: Classic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Classic
Fragranxe ranking: Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mitsouko Eau de ParfumGuerlain

ClassicThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 80%Had 7%Want 13%

Category winnerClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

64%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMitsouko Eau de Parfum

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value80

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

earthy70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 60 minutes

SpicesPeach

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVetiver

Notes

SpicesPeachOakmossJasmineVetiverBergamotCinnamonCitrusesLilacAmberRoseYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerClassicLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day94

Night100

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter29

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,963

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a dry, structured chypre that pairs warm spices with velvety peach over a dark, earthy foundation. This classic Guerlain perfume opens with a sharp burst of spice that quickly settles into a heart of classic rose and jasmine. The floral core never becomes overly sweet or powdery, …

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Classic by The Dua Brand revives the vintage mossy chypre style with modern oil punch. Do not expect candy. This opens with tart bergamot and a sharp bite of cinnamon before settling into fuzzy, spiced peach and dense oakmoss. It is rich and unapologetically earthy. A visible sheen lingers on your skin for several min…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum or Classic?

Classic takes 4 of 6 categories. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 73 votes; Classic is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mitsouko Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Classic for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum or Classic?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 76/100, Classic 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum or Classic?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 69/100, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mitsouko Eau de Parfum and Classic smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Spices, Peach, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Mitsouko Eau de Parfum or Classic better for summer or winter?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Classic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mitsouko Eau de Parfum and Classic?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum has top notes of Spices and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Classic features Spices, Peach, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Vetiver.