Shu Uemura 029
Shu Uemura1999
Side by side
Shu Uemura 029 vs. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Mitsouko Eau de Parfum rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shu Uemura 029 | Mitsouko Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1999 | 1919 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Daniel Maurel | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shu Uemura 029
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Woody
Lavender
White Floral
Citrus
Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryTarragonTangerine
BergamotCitrus fruitsJasmineRose
Heart
GeraniumJasmineRosePitosporumYlang-Ylang
PeachYlang-YlangLilac
Base
OakmossCedarSagePatchouliAmber
OakmossSpicy NotesVetiverAmbergrisCinnamon
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shu Uemura 029 | Mitsouko Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Daniel Maurel delivered a scent that respects restraint. This is not a fragrance that shouts. The herbal freshness gives way to quiet florals, then a drydown that feels clean and composed, best.Shu Uemura 029
This is the chypre that chypres aspire to become. If you've only encountered oakmoss through modern reformulations, Mitsouko is the correction, the real thing, earthy and alive, with peach and rose.Mitsouko Eau de Parfum