Quick answer: Mykonos Reflection is a unisex citrus extrait de parfum: grapefruit, ginger and bergamot on top, marine notes, cardamom and lily of the valley in the heart, and musk, patchouli, amber and ambroxan in the base. The Mykonos handbook rates it at 10+ hours, with moderate to strong sillage and projection. It is an easy everyday scent for spring, summer and autumn, and comes in 50 ml and 100 ml.
Reflection is the Mykonos citrus that many of our other guides use as a reference point: when we compare a fresh scent, it is usually measured against Reflection. This Mykonos Reflection review explains what it smells like, how long it lasts, who it suits, and how it differs from Reflection Elixir, the perfume it is most often confused with. We are an authorized Mykonos retailer for Europe, and the notes and ratings below come from the brand's own product data, handbook and launch posts.
What is Mykonos Reflection?
Mykonos Reflection is an extrait de parfum in the citrus family, with a citrus, fresh-spicy and floral accord. Mykonos introduced it in November 2025 with the lines "purity, confidence, brilliance" and "it's not about changing, it's about revealing". A 100 ml bottle followed in December 2025, and in January 2026 the brand launched Mykonos Reflection Elixir, which it called "a brighter side of Reflection".
The brand's product description calls Reflection "an ode to purity, confidence, and brilliance" and describes a citrus that grows richer and slightly powdery before settling into a warm base that merges with your skin.
What Mykonos Reflection smells like
The full note pyramid, as Mykonos lists it:
- Top: grapefruit, ginger, bergamot
- Heart: marine notes, cardamom, lily of the valley
- Base: musk, patchouli, amber, ambroxan
The opening is bright and clean: grapefruit and bergamot give a luminous, slightly bitter citrus snap, and ginger adds a smooth warmth almost immediately. It is fresh without being sharp or sugary.
In the heart, marine notes bring an airy, sea-breeze quality, cardamom a cool spice and lily of the valley a soft, clean floral touch. This is the stage that makes Reflection feel layered rather than like a simple citrus splash.
The base is warm and close to the skin: musk and amber for comfort, ambroxan for a mineral, skin-like glow, and a subtle touch of patchouli for depth. Mykonos describes the result as a skin-like, refined trail.
How long does Mykonos Reflection last?
The Mykonos handbook rates Reflection at 10+ hours, with moderate to strong sillage and moderate to strong projection. Its intensity is tagged moderate, so it carries well without filling a room. Mykonos itself puts it simply: Reflection keeps you feeling fresh all day.
As with any citrus, the sparkling top notes are the first to fade, and the musk, amber and ambroxan base carries the rest of the day. Two sprays on the neck or chest is a good daytime amount; three for an evening outdoors. Spraying more mainly makes the opening louder. Our guide on sillage and projection explains what those ratings mean in practice.
When to wear Reflection
Mykonos tags Reflection for spring, summer and autumn, and for daily wear, work and evenings. That makes it one of the most versatile scents in the range: clean enough for the office, fresh enough for a hot day, and with enough warmth in the base for a mild autumn evening. In deep winter, a warmer citrus such as Mykonos Conquer is the better fit; our Conquer vs Reflection comparison shows how the two share their spice but not their season.
Who Reflection suits
Reflection is unisex. It suits you if you:
- want a clean, citrus signature scent that will not read as too sweet, too heavy or too loud for a meeting;
- usually reach for fresh, aftershave-style scents but want more depth and staying power;
- like marine freshness but not the salty, sporty kind.
For more office-friendly options, see our guide to the best perfumes for the office, or browse the citrus collection.
Mykonos Reflection vs Reflection Elixir
The names trip up a lot of first-time buyers, so here is the short version. Both open with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger. Reflection then turns marine and airy, with cardamom and lily of the valley, and settles on musk, amber, patchouli and ambroxan. Mykonos Reflection Elixir adds rhubarb leaves on top, moves into ylang-ylang, peach and magnolia, and finishes on ambroxan, musk and a chypre accord.
So Reflection Elixir is not simply a stronger version: it is fruitier and more floral. It does have the higher handbook ratings (12+ hours, strong sillage and projection) and is tagged for all four seasons, and it comes in 50 ml only. Choose Reflection for crisp, marine freshness; choose Reflection Elixir for a softer, juicier citrus. Our Reflection vs Reflection Elixir comparison goes through it note by note.
Reflection compared with similar Mykonos scents
- Mykonos Sorrento is its closest cousin: the same grapefruit, bergamot and ginger opening, but with fizzy grapefruit through every layer and a powdery orris finish. See Sorrento vs Reflection.
- Mykonos Slow Living is quieter and more lemony, with neroli, lavender and a base of musk and cedarwood. See Reflection vs Slow Living.
- Mykonos Nautilus swaps the marine heart for juicy pear and a sweeter vanilla base. See Nautilus vs Reflection.
Layering Reflection: the official Endless Summer combo
Mykonos pairs Reflection with Sorrento in its official Endless Summer layering combo, which the brand describes as a light, breezy scent made for sunny days. We spray Sorrento first and Reflection on top; the details are in our Endless Summer layering guide.
Where to buy Mykonos Reflection in Europe
Mykonos Reflection is available from this authorized Mykonos retailer for Europe in 50 ml and 100 ml, and ships across the EU. See where to buy Mykonos for the options by country. Not sure which size to choose? Read 50 ml or 100 ml.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mykonos Reflection smell like?
Fresh, clean citrus: grapefruit, ginger and bergamot, then marine notes, cardamom and lily of the valley, settling on musk, patchouli, amber and ambroxan.
How long does Mykonos Reflection last?
The Mykonos handbook rates it at 10+ hours, with moderate to strong sillage and projection.
Is Mykonos Reflection the same as Reflection Elixir?
No. They share the grapefruit, bergamot and ginger opening, but Reflection turns marine and airy, while Reflection Elixir moves into peach, ylang-ylang and magnolia with a chypre base.
Is Mykonos Reflection unisex?
Yes. Mykonos labels it unisex.
Which sizes does Reflection come in?
50 ml and 100 ml.