Quick answer: Of the ten scents in this guide, nine are listed as eau de parfum only and one is listed as both eau de parfum and extrait de parfum. An extrait is generally the more concentrated format, so it tends to feel richer, but the intensity rating (light, moderate or strong) tells you more about each scent's character. Start with the lightest and work up to the stronger ones.
If you want the softest way into the range, Mykonos Baby Love is the one rated light. The wider Eau de Parfum collection holds 20 perfumes, and this guide covers ten of them, grouped by style and situation rather than ranked. If top, heart and base notes are new to you, our guide to fragrance notes is a good companion.
Eau de parfum and extrait: what actually differs
Both terms describe how much fragrance oil is in the bottle. An extrait de parfum typically contains more oil than an eau de parfum, which is why it often feels deeper and denser on skin. An eau de parfum usually reads as more open and easier to wear every day.
Among these ten, only one scent is listed in both formats, and the other nine are eau de parfum only. Concentration is not the same as intensity, though. Each scent also carries its own rating of light, moderate or strong, so a strong eau de parfum can feel fuller than a moderate one. When a scent comes in two formats, check the format on the product page before you order.
The range at a glance
| Perfume | Family | Intensity | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos Baby Love | Musky | Light | Spring, summer |
| Mykonos Slow Living | Citrus | Moderate | Spring, summer, autumn |
| Mykonos Blossom | Floral | Moderate | Spring, summer |
| Mykonos Xoxo Rosy | Floral | Moderate | Spring, summer, autumn |
| Mykonos Ivory | Floral, fruity | Moderate | Spring, summer, autumn |
| Mykonos Pandan Sticky Rice | Floral, gourmand | Moderate | Spring, autumn, winter |
| Mykonos Pink Beach | Fruity, musky | Strong | Summer |
| Mykonos Stilettos | Fruity | Strong | Autumn, winter |
| Mykonos Caramel Fudge Cookie | Gourmand | Strong | Autumn, winter |
| Mykonos Seven Roses | Floral, woody & vanilla | Strong | Autumn, winter |
Soft and clean: for daily wear and the office
Baby Love is built from violet, rose and musk, with violet and musk returning in the base. It is rated light, made for spring and summer, and listed for daily, evening and work wear. It is the one to choose if you want a gentle musky floral that stays in the background.
Slow Living is a citrus scent with Amalfi lemon and lemon blossom on top, neroli and lavender in the heart, and Orcanox™, musk and cedarwood underneath. It is moderate, unisex and the only scent here in two formats, so it is the natural place to compare eau de parfum with extrait. Our Slow Living review goes into who it suits.
Blossom is a white floral with jasmine, honeysuckle and tuberose, finished with white musk and sandalwood. It is moderate and covers daily, special and work occasions, which makes it a tidy choice for warm days.
Roses and florals: from sweet to smoky
Xoxo Rosy is the clearest rose here: Turkish rose and pink pepper on top, rose petals, orange jam and red berries in the heart, and amber and musk below. It is moderate and works from spring to autumn.
Ivory pairs fruit and flowers: strawberry, raspberry and grapefruit open, lily of the valley, violet and red peony form the heart, and vanilla, cashmere wood and musk soften the base. It is moderate and suits daily or evening wear.
Pandan Sticky Rice is a floral gourmand, unisex and moderate. Rice, almond and a creamy lactonic note open it (lactonic notes often smell milky), then jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and pandan lead into amber, vanilla and sandalwood. It is the only moderate scent here with winter among its seasons.
Seven Roses is the darkest rose. Bulgarian rose and oud open it, saffron and agarwood form the heart, and ambergris and black pepper close it. It is strong and listed for evening and special occasions only.
Fruity and sweet: the stronger scents
Pink Beach is the summer pick: kiwi, rhubarb and pink pepper, then jasmine, watermelon and cyclamen, over powdery notes, sandalwood and juniper berries. It is rated strong and listed for summer only.
Stilettos is for cooler months: blackberry, sour cherry and mandarin orange on top, violet and jasmine in the heart, and a base of cashmere wood, amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla. It is strong and listed for daily, evening and special occasions.
Caramel Fudge Cookie is the sweetest: cookie dough, caramel and vanilla, with condensed milk and sea salt in the heart, and white musk and praline at the base. It is strong and suits autumn and winter. If you are wondering whether it is too sweet, our Caramel Fudge Cookie review covers it.
How to choose between them
- Want the lightest option? Baby Love is the only light one. Slow Living, Blossom, Xoxo Rosy, Ivory and Pandan Sticky Rice are moderate.
- Want to try both formats? Slow Living is the only scent here listed as eau de parfum and extrait.
- Buying for warm weather? Look at Baby Love, Blossom and Pink Beach. Pink Beach is summer only.
- Buying for cold weather? Stilettos, Caramel Fudge Cookie and Seven Roses are listed for autumn and winter.
- Need something for work? Baby Love, Slow Living, Xoxo Rosy and Blossom all list work among their occasions.
New to the brand? Our first-time buyer guide suggests where to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Mykonos perfumes in this guide are eau de parfum?
All ten are listed as eau de parfum: Baby Love, Slow Living, Blossom, Xoxo Rosy, Ivory, Pandan Sticky Rice, Pink Beach, Stilettos, Caramel Fudge Cookie and Seven Roses. Slow Living is also listed as an extrait de parfum.
Is eau de parfum lighter than extrait?
Generally yes, because an extrait contains more fragrance oil and tends to feel richer. Lightness also depends on the composition, so check the intensity rating as well as the concentration.
Which Mykonos eau de parfum is the lightest?
Baby Love is the only scent here rated light. Its violet, rose and musk notes are soft, and it is listed for spring and summer, daily, evening and work wear.