48 community ratings

Mimosa

Name: Mimosa
Brand: Le Couvent

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.0/ 10

Community score
48 ratings

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Le Couvent Mimosa is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Blue wattle absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cedar

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Mimosa smell like?

Bergamot gives a bright opening, then blue wattle absolute brings the floral, green heart. Cedar settles underneath as a woody base. The sweet, powdery and creamy accords soften it, with a faint spicy edge remaining.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Zara Bergamot & Lavender and Penhaligon's Violetta have a close profile.