Mitsouko and Oscar

What do they smell like?

Mitsouko smells of damp earth, juicy fruit and rose; Oscar smells of white flowers, warm spice and church incense.

Mitsoukodamp earth · juicy fruit · rose

Oscarwhite flowers · warm spice · church incense · dense

Wearers who know both say

“It reminds me of Mitsouko more than l'heure bleue (it has often been compared) because of the dry down.”

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Which lasts longest?

Both last longest: a work day.

MitsoukoA work day 6–9 hours

OscarA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

Both carry furthest: someone beside you.

MitsoukoSomeone beside you arm’s length

OscarSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

Mitsouko: every day and special occasions, in fall and winter; Oscar: going out and special occasions, in fall and winter.

MitsoukoEvery daySpecial occasionsFallWinter

OscarGoing outSpecial occasionsFallWinter

Which costs least to wear?

Oscar, at about 11¢ a spray. Mitsouko costs about twice as much.

Mitsouko21¢ a spray $160 for 75 ml

Oscar11¢ a spray $109 for 100 ml

Who do they suit?

Mitsouko suits men and women alike; Oscar suits older women.

MitsoukoMen and women alike

OscarOlder women