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gudim000 – :
I received my bottle of this today and ripped open the external packaging to get to its stunning contents. I don’t normally keep perfume boxes, but the Miroir Miroir series is exquisitely presented in mirrored wood, which compels me to make a rare exception.
I spritzed only once to the back of my left hand over four hours ago and can still clearly smell Miroir des Vanites without jamming my nose against it; I have very dry skin – routinely it doesn’t hold perfume well at all – so I am bemused by four people’s assessment of its longevity as poor or weak. I’m equally puzzled by its comparison to Aura (which I also own) as I can’t detect any similarities whatsoever.
Many other reviewers have expressed their surprise at MdV being described as “for men”, which I echo. I don’t believe fragrance has a gender – wear whatever you like! – but the sweetness of MdV makes it more feminine than many unisex perfumes. It definitely also has more than the two notes (lemon and vetiver) listed by Fragrantica; other sites describe the fragrance as follows: “Bubbly citrus accords enliven and mingle with the warm, subtle bitterness of cinchona bark and vetiver, heightened by the black intensity of licorice” (first quoted by reviewer BIG on 21/01/2010). I’m not very good at identifying individual notes – and can’t here, either – but I am picking up a creamy and sweet (not zesty) citrus accord and a definite woodiness. MdV also smells “cool”. I think it will be lovely on hot muggy days in the summer.
Miroir des Vanites is just lovely and it’s a shame it was discontinued so soon. I highly recommend it – if you can lay your hands on a bottle…
cleo – :
This is gorgeous, green woody zesty. Lovely but doesn’t last great for me and it’s lacking in uniqueness.
49626 – :
I love this and totally bemused that it says its a mens fragrance. Its a sweetish woody gourmand that I can wear anywhere. There are way more notes in this than the two listed above?! I think there is artemisia and perhaps cedar. Its perfect for the warm months of the year and perfect for the workplace. Something about it reminds me of Serge Lutens fragrances. I love vetiver but finding a decent womans fragrance based on this note is hard. This is perfectly balanced. Not too sweet and not harsh at all. Moderate sillage and lasts for many hours.
mishenko – :
Surely has more notes as mentioned.
Opens and citrus with lemon and I feel green nuances, but later we can see clearly the presence of something liqueur, i bet licorice, or something like wormwood or anise, which to me is the secret and the differential of this fragrance.
Appears through it the sweet and bitter touch, intriguing, in the drying appears a beautiful vetiver with a mineral and woody base that complete this wonderful aroma.
Rating: 8,5-9
ondatr – :
Miroir Des Vanites is unisex. It is a beautifully balanced concoction that has a deep, oily quality. I’m sure there are more notes than those listed above. I could smell a very prominent honey note combined with ambergris a few hours ago.
The longevity is impressive. I’ve been wearing it for about 8 hours and it is still going strong. Interestingly enough, when I first sprayed it on, it was quite citrus in nature and over time it changed to something softer and muskier. The dry down is interesting as I’m really noticing coconut and lemons. This one really morphs. It’s constantly changing and resonates beautifully in warm weather. The silage isn’t too powerful, which is nice (although I do love a powerhouse or 10)!
If you love complex, sophisticated and unusual fragrances, then make sure you try this one. Yes, Mugler has succeeded in producing a true, rare boutique/niche perfume and I’ll be buying more of these Miroir beauties.
The packaging is extravagant! I’ve never seen anything like it! The bottle is contained in a mirrored box. It is such a glamorous keepsake! I can’t heap enough love on in this one!
YuVis56 – :
This could be easily also the miroir de envies, since this fragrance has a green citrusy vibe that would match perfectly the green with envy idiom. But, if this is vain, well, it’s a very harmonious one. To me it’s more than just citruses and vetiver. There is something slithly boozy, fizzy and tart with the opening that i cannot just quite figure what it is. I don’t get any floral aspect on this one, but i notice that when the vetiver starts to be noticeable there is also something sweet and maybe nutty that reminds me of tonka. Altough the woody and sweet part, this is very refreshing, to me very summer-like.
askor – :
I would never thought it was for men in a million years when I first smelled it. Citrus also got a bit too pungent on me along with that licorice-woody accord that hard to define whether it’s manly or more feminine. I should have got it when I had a chance because it does havea unique quality to it but at the same time, it can be difficult to wear on everyday basis.
boysobaka – :
I wish I had read further down in the reviews to the one about the “strong licorice undertones” because, YES, I get that very very much. Unfortunately, licorice and I are NOT friends so I’ll be swapping this one away. Still, this is a well-blended, quality fragrance, just not one that I can wear.
Edit – this smells WONDERFUL on my husband, so it ended up being a great buy afterall 🙂
kissioriHip – :
Got this as a free sample with a present a friend had bought me from the Mugler website . . . . OMG – This is GOOD stuff! I didnt realise it was “for men” until I looked it up here . . .Oh well , that doesnt bother me , ive worn mens fumes before and probably always will wear whatever I like!
This is niche quality and extremely well made , I cannot fault Mulger , my fave house for many reasons – Quality , longlevity , amazing bottles , groundbreaking “out there” scents with BIG personality. Just excellent! Other designer perfume houses could learn a lot from TM.
THis scent is lovely , very well blended i cannot pinpoint any notes , its just one gorgeous , woody , clean , classy smelling blend. This is how id imagine “lolita lempicka au masculin” to smell – it smells “clean” there is a warm foody sweetness ( vanlla n anise) undercutting the masculine “fresh woody” vibe , complex ! Unisex and a fab scent.
Shame its so hard to get !
RYBAK-21 – :
im confused, is this one for men, women, or unisex??
likov – :
I agree with the comments above, very similar to Alien in the 1st notes and 2 hours later it still is very reminiscent of Alien. I do get a strong licourice undertone coming though. Very Mugler and very unusual, still making my mind up whether I could wear it or not.
xxxsahaxxx – :
I received a sample of this fragrance from the mugler store when I purchased Pure Havane. I must say that this is definatey signature Mugler.
This is where im confused! as soon as I put this on my skin I got Alien! this smells how I think an Alien for men version would smell like.
It’s the oddest scent I haven smelt and I’m a huge Mugler fan. I get the vetiver and the liquorice. To me this smells like their Mugler Cologne and Alien mixed together? It’s so beautiful when the middle and base notes kick in, but that opening… is so reminscent of Alien.
Another masterpiece, smells like nothing else around and very niche.
Dedygan – :
I like this scent! My second favorite from the mirror collection! It is like a grown up sparkling soda for the skin!Very interesting,nice for spring & summer!
lopus73 – :
Like almost all scents from Miroir collection, this one can easily go on a man or on a woman ( except Dis moi miroir which is strictly feminine) . I am a lady and I love this one. One of the smoothest woody/vetiver scents I ever smelled, it’s just beautiful, classy, refreshing. I love the entire Miror collection, as it seems to me to fall into the masterpiece category easily. Of course the presentation is gorgeous. Straight on my wishlist, along with all other “miroir” perfumes.
oleg0924 – :
I like this on my husband. I think this is not your typical cologne as I first thought it was a woman’s perfume. This is sweeter than I would expect for a man’s fragrance but it’s only in the opening. Honey is not listed but I can detect it! overall very nice for summer and it has very good staying power. Sillage is very good too!
Britva01 – :
The idea of giving a cologne/perfume only one or two wears and then determining its quality seems hasty to me. For the purpose of a review, I like to let a fragrance develop and tell a story over an extended period of time through a multitude of different experiences. As pretentious as it sounds, I find it particularly effective in enabling it to have an effect on me, whether it be simple or profound. Describing this within a review, I believe, makes for a better read.
Having said that, on the occasion, a fragrance comes along and blows my mind. When this happens, I can’t help but throw this methodology out the window and talk about it! This is one such fragrance.
The Thierry Mugler lineup is known for its complex compositions. Modern gourmand notes combined with more traditional non-gourmand notes. House signature, so to speak, is combining these notes to create a unique, powerful, intoxicating scent. The Mirror Mirror Collection, however, is a little different.
Miroir Des Vanites is an enigma. A warm, crisp scent that goes on dry, opening with a citrus blast and drying down into a vetiver tinged woody-esque base. All its life, it is teased into the nostrils with a breezy, gourmand licorice, a note that seems to disappear and reappear on a whim, and a light vanilla.
Light, yet strong. Simple, yet complex. Sweet, yet savoury. Masculine, yet feminine. Modern, yet classic. A quality blend that is unlike the others in its house, and yet still manages to carry the Mugler signature.
Recommended.
pliskin21 – :
I didn’t expect this to be gourmand, but it does carry that quality. However, it is just as gourmand as it is woody… standing properly balanced with a certain warm and earthy touch. Getting better with time, Des Vanites slowly impales you with rich vanilla and the possibility of a licorice or anise note. Mr. Mugler is an unpredictable one. I’m guessing the remaining 4 Miroirs have unexpected surprises inside as well.
panas.v.v – :
Translated into “Mirror of Vanities” this fragrance features, “Bubbly citrus accords enliven and mingle with the warm, subtle bitterness of cinchona bark and vetiver,
heightened by the black intensity of licorice.”
gerda04 – :
This is really lovely I smelt it in London heathrow airport it reminds me of his mugler colonge only slightly fruitier and quite heavy on veviter