Quick answer: Reflection is the more marine and energetic of the two, with grapefruit, ginger and marine notes over musk, patchouli and ambroxan. Slow Living is softer and calmer, with Amalfi lemon, neroli and lavender over musk and cedar. Both are moderate, unisex and office-friendly.
Reflection and Slow Living are two of the most-reviewed unisex scents in the range, and both are easy, clean citrus fragrances. Here is how to tell them apart.
Reflection vs Slow Living at a glance
| Reflection | Slow Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Citrus | Citrus |
| For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum, Extrait de Parfum |
| Intensity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Seasons | Autumn, Spring, Summer | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Occasions | Daily, Evening, Work | Daily, Evening, Work |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot | Amalfi Lemon, Lemon Blossom |
| Heart notes | Marine Notes, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley | Neroli, Lavender |
| Base notes | Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Ambroxan | Orcanox™, Musk, Cedarwood |
| Sizes | 50 ml / 100 ml | 50 ml / 100 ml |
| Rating* | 4.52 / 5 (62 reviews) | 4.49 / 5 (55 reviews) |
*Verified reviews at the time of writing.
What they have in common
Both share musk in their note pyramids. Both are moderate, unisex citrus scents listed for autumn, spring and summer, and for daily wear, evenings and work. Both come in 50 and 100 ml.
How Reflection and Slow Living differ
Reflection opens with grapefruit, ginger and bergamot, then moves to marine notes, cardamom and lily of the valley. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and ambroxan gives it more depth and a slightly mineral, sea-air feel.
Slow Living is quieter: Amalfi lemon and lemon blossom, neroli and lavender, then a soft base of musk and cedarwood. It feels like fresh laundry and a slow morning.
Slow Living is listed as both eau de parfum and extrait de parfum; Reflection as extrait de parfum.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mykonos Reflection if you want a fresh scent with more energy, depth and a marine character.
- Choose Mykonos Slow Living if you want something soft, calm and unobtrusive.
Want more detail? Read the full Slow Living guide.
Also considering Mykonos Reflection Elixir? Read Reflection vs Reflection Elixir.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for the office?
Both are listed for work. Slow Living is the more discreet of the two.
Are they unisex?
Yes, both are listed as unisex.
Which is more popular?
They are close: Reflection has 62 and Slow Living 55 verified reviews at the time of writing.