Quick answer: Mykonos Untamed and Mykonos MyEgo are both unisex extraits that open with bergamot and aldehydes and dry down on musk and vanilla, so both start bright and clean. From there they split. Untamed turns creamy with praline and a coconut-soap accord over black amber and cashmeran, and is listed for spring and summer. MyEgo turns fruity and ambery with muscat grapes, pink pepper, geranium and Iso E Super, and is listed for autumn and winter.
Mykonos Untamed vs MyEgo pairs two of the more distinctive scents in the range. Untamed belongs to the Sunforged line and comes in 100 ml only. MyEgo is the Mykonos collaboration with AlterEgo, sold as Mykonos x AlterEgo MyEgo, in 50 ml and 100 ml. Both have a clean streak, but each gets there in its own way, and they sit at opposite ends of the calendar. We sell both, so we have no reason to favour either, and a note list is only a guide to how a perfume will wear on your skin.
What they have in common
Five named notes appear in both pyramids: bergamot and aldehydes at the top, jasmine in the heart, and musk and vanilla in the base. Both use amber as well, black amber in Untamed's base and amber in MyEgo's heart. The aldehydes are what give both their sparkling, clean opening. Both are unisex extraits de parfum, both are tagged for daily wear, evenings and special occasions, and both are available in 100 ml.
Their backgrounds differ. Mykonos Untamed is inspired by Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu and Byredo Alto Astral. MyEgo carries no inspiration line: it is an original Mykonos creation, made in collaboration with AlterEgo. If you want to know what an inspiration line does and does not tell you, read what "inspired by" means on a perfume.
Mykonos Untamed vs MyEgo: the notes compared
Both pyramids are the official Mykonos ones. Mykonos gives no sillage, projection or longevity rating for Untamed.
| Mykonos Untamed | Mykonos MyEgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Blackcurrant, bergamot, lemon, aldehydes, crisp linen accord | Muscat grapes, pink pepper, bergamot, aldehydes |
| Heart notes | Praline, musk, jasmine, violet, coconut soap accord | Amber, jasmine, geranium |
| Base notes | Black amber, cedarwood, vetiver, musk, vanilla, cashmeran | Musk, vanilla, transparent wood, Iso E Super |
| Concentration | Extrait de parfum | Extrait de parfum |
| Character | Gourmand, woody, vanilla | Fruity, clean, ambery |
| Stated intensity | Strong | Moderate |
| Sillage / projection | Not rated | Strong / strong |
| Longevity | Not rated | 12+ hours |
| Best season | Spring, summer | Autumn, winter |
| Best for | Daily wear, evenings, special occasions; unisex | Daily wear, evenings, special occasions; unisex |
| Sizes | 100 ml only | 50 ml, 100 ml |
The opening: linen or grapes
Bergamot and aldehydes open both. Untamed adds blackcurrant, lemon and a crisp linen accord, which make it smell freshly laundered. MyEgo adds muscat grapes and pink pepper, so it opens fruity and peppery instead. Mykonos says of Untamed that the aldehydes and linen lift its praline heart, so a sweet composition wears like a fresh one for the first hour.
The heart: praline and soap, or amber and geranium
Jasmine sits in both hearts. Untamed surrounds it with praline, musk, violet and a coconut-soap accord: creamy, soft and a little sweet, but clean rather than sugary. MyEgo pairs it with amber and geranium, which make its middle warmer and slightly green. If praline is the draw, our praline perfume guide explains what the note smells like.
The base: soft woods or transparent woods
Both end on musk and vanilla. Untamed adds black amber, cedarwood, vetiver and cashmeran for a fuller, warmer finish. MyEgo adds transparent wood and Iso E Super, which Mykonos describes as a sharp, modern trail.
Where they differ
- Seasons. Untamed is listed for spring and summer, MyEgo for autumn and winter. This is the clearest divide between them.
- Sweetness. Untamed's praline gives it a gourmand side; MyEgo's sweetness comes from grapes and vanilla, with pepper and geranium to keep it crisp.
- Texture. Linen and coconut soap make Untamed feel soft and laundered; transparent wood and Iso E Super make MyEgo feel airy and sharp.
- Ratings. Untamed's intensity is rated strong, MyEgo's moderate. MyEgo is rated strong for sillage and projection with 12+ hours; Mykonos gives no such ratings for Untamed.
- Sizes. Untamed comes in 100 ml only; MyEgo in 50 ml and 100 ml.
Which one should you choose?
- Spring and summer: Untamed.
- Autumn and winter: MyEgo.
- You love the smell of clean laundry: Untamed, with its linen and coconut-soap accords. Our guide to perfume that smells clean covers the style.
- You prefer fruit and pepper to anything creamy: MyEgo.
- A smaller bottle: MyEgo, the one of the two available in 50 ml.
- Soap without the praline: Mykonos Penthouse, with aldehydes, a white soap accord and clean musks, listed for all four seasons; see Untamed vs Penthouse.
Wearing Untamed and MyEgo
Both are tagged for daily wear, evenings and special occasions, so the season is the main guide. Untamed is rated strong for intensity: two sprays is a good start. MyEgo's sillage and projection are rated strong, so one or two sprays will carry. Our guide on how many sprays of perfume explains how to judge it.
Untamed sits in the Sunforged collection, and MyEgo in our collaborations collection. At the time of writing, Untamed has 48 reviews averaging 4.35 out of 5. For more on it, read our Mykonos Untamed review.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mykonos Untamed stronger than MyEgo?
On intensity, yes: Untamed is rated strong and MyEgo moderate. MyEgo's sillage and projection are rated strong, but Mykonos gives no such rating for Untamed, so the two cannot be compared on those measures.
Which lasts longer, Untamed or MyEgo?
Mykonos rates MyEgo at 12+ hours. It gives no longevity rating for Untamed, so we cannot compare them on that figure.
Which is better for summer?
Untamed, which is listed for spring and summer. MyEgo is listed for autumn and winter.
Is Mykonos Untamed sweet?
Partly. Praline and vanilla give it sweetness, but Mykonos says the aldehydes and linen accord make it wear like a fresh scent for the first hour.
Is MyEgo a collaboration?
Yes. MyEgo is made with AlterEgo and is an original Mykonos creation, with no inspiration line.