Classic

This is as good as I had hoped, a stellar impression of the vintage Mitsouko, of which I have sampled in various formulations, including a couple of '70s-era ones. I'll be curious to find out whether it is convincing to my friend Patty, who owns several bottles of various vintages. On paper (I haven't tried on skin yet) the bergamot and cinnamon dominate, but the famous Mitsouko peach accord is always present, a tart, slightly unripe, almost dry peach that doesn't seem remotely syrupy, the way the Trésor peach sometimes can. I feel lucky that I snagged one of my Vault choices. I hope they keep making this one--I know they're not as popular as the trendier gourmand fragrances, but I love the way Dua is keeping the old formulations alive.

Spicy fuzzy peaches left to ripen on a mossy, lichen-covered forest floor. Gets more powdery as it dries on my skin. Very on-the-nose Mitsouko. Perfect for spring and autumn, this is a bit too spicy and warm for the summertime. Strong on skin as a lot of DUA extraits are, lasts all day and double on clothes.