Quick answer: Stilettos is the tarter, darker one: blackberry, sour cherry and mandarin over violet and jasmine, with cashmere wood, amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla. Crimson is creamier and sweeter: poached peach creme and cherry nectar over geranium, a caramel creme accord and jasmine, with patchouli, honeyed amber and white musk. Both are strong autumn and winter scents.
Mykonos Stilettos and Mykonos Crimson both open with cherry and both are strong enough for a night out. One is tart and berry-led; the other is creamy and caramel-sweet.
Stilettos vs Crimson at a glance
| Stilettos | Crimson | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Fruity | Floral, Fruity |
| For | For Her | Unisex |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Intensity | Strong | Strong |
| Seasons | Autumn, Winter | Autumn, Winter |
| Occasions | Daily, Evening, Special | Evening, Special |
| Top notes | Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Mandarin Orange | Poached Peach Creme, Cherry Nectar, Bergamot |
| Heart notes | Violet, Jasmine | Geranium Petals, Caramel Creme Accord, Jasmine Absolute |
| Base notes | Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla | Patchouli Madagascar, Honeyed Amber, White Musk |
| Sizes | 50 ml | 100 ml |
| Rating* | Not enough reviews yet | Not enough reviews yet |
*Verified reviews at the time of writing.
What they have in common
Both share amber, jasmine, musk and patchouli in their note pyramids. Both are rated Strong, both open with cherry (sour cherry in Stilettos, cherry nectar in Crimson), and both are listed for autumn and winter and for evenings and special occasions.
How Stilettos and Crimson differ
Stilettos opens with blackberry, sour cherry and mandarin, then a heart of violet and jasmine. Cashmere wood, amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla make the base. The berries and violet keep it tart and slightly dark.
Crimson opens with poached peach creme, cherry nectar and bergamot, then geranium petals, a caramel creme accord and jasmine absolute. Madagascar patchouli, honeyed amber and white musk give it a warm, glowing finish. The brand describes it as creamy, radiant and magnetic.
Stilettos is an eau de parfum in 50 ml, sits in the For Her collection and is also listed for daily wear. Crimson is an extrait de parfum in 100 ml and is listed as unisex. The brand handbook gives Stilettos moderate sillage and 7+ hours, and Crimson strong sillage and 10+ hours.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mykonos Stilettos if you want a tart berry-and-cherry scent with violet, in a 50 ml bottle you can also wear by day.
- Choose Mykonos Crimson if you want a creamy, sweet cherry-and-peach scent with more presence for evenings.
For more of Stilettos' blackberry and violet, see our guides to berry perfumes and violet perfumes.
Frequently asked questions
Which is sweeter, Stilettos or Crimson?
Crimson, with its caramel creme accord and honeyed amber. Stilettos is tarter, thanks to sour cherry and blackberry. See cherry perfumes.
Which lasts longer?
Both are rated Strong on our scale, but Crimson is an extrait and Stilettos an eau de parfum; the brand handbook lists 10+ hours for Crimson and 7+ hours for Stilettos. See extrait de parfum vs eau de parfum.
Can men wear Crimson?
Yes, Crimson is listed as unisex. Stilettos sits in the For Her collection.