Modest Mimosa
Vilhelm ParfumerieEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Modest Mimosa vs. Pur Desir de Mimosa
Is Modest Mimosa better than Pur Desir de Mimosa?
Modest Mimosa wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Mimosa
powderyyellow floralfloralsweet
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The essentials
What's different between Modest Mimosa and Pur Desir de Mimosa?
| Modest Mimosa | Pur Desir de Mimosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 2005 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Modest Mimosa and Pur Desir de Mimosa smell?
Modest Mimosa
Powdery
Yellow Floral
Floral
Musky
Violet
Sweet
Pur Desir de Mimosa
Yellow Floral
Powdery
Green
Floral
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Modest Mimosa and Pur Desir de Mimosa share?
Top
NeroliCarrot Seed
Green Notes
Heart
MimosaViolet
—Base
MuskLeather
MimosaFloral Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Modest Mimosa or Pur Desir de Mimosa?
| Modest Mimosa | Pur Desir de Mimosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Modest Mimosa and Pur Desir de Mimosa?
Modest Mimosa earns its name. Where many mimosa fragrances push for drama, this one sits quietly on skin. The carrot seed in the opening is a bold move, but it pays off by giving the floral heart.Modest Mimosa
This is a single-flower love letter. No hiding behind complexity. If you want mimosa, real mimosa, not an interpretation, you've found it. The longevity is modest but consistent with its delicate.Pur Desir de Mimosa
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