Mykonos Aphrodite is a warm, spicy woody extrait de parfum of jasmine, burnt cinnamon and myrrh, settling into sandalwood, tobacco and vanilla. Mykonos calls it the scent of self-love and self-obsession: the Greek goddess brought into the modern world, pictured as a mysterious woman in a jazz lounge whose perfume you notice from a distance. It sits in our woody and vanilla perfumes.
How Mykonos Aphrodite develops on skin
The opening is dark and resinous: jasmine, burnt cinnamon and myrrh. In the heart, cedarwood, tonka bean and sandalwood add a smooth, creamy woodiness. The base is where it becomes addictive: white musk, smoky tobacco, vanilla and mineral amber, sensual and slightly smoky, in a way that is hard to explain, as the brand puts it. Mykonos sums up the accord as woody, warm-spicy and vanilla.
Longevity, sillage and projection
Mykonos rates Aphrodite at 12+ hours, with strong sillage and strong projection, and its intensity is tagged strong. One or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression. This is a scent for when you want to be noticed.
When to wear Aphrodite, and who it suits
Aphrodite is made for autumn and winter evenings and for special occasions. It is unisex: the jasmine and vanilla feel sensual, the tobacco and woods self-assured, so it suits anyone who enjoys warm, spicy scents with a touch of mystery. Mykonos pictures her as someone happy in her own thoughts, who knows she has your attention. Choosing between two dark, spicy Mykonos scents? Read Dark Secret vs Aphrodite.
50 ml or 100 ml?
Mykonos Aphrodite is available in both sizes with the same extrait de parfum. The 50 ml, roughly 500 sprays, is ideal if it is your evening scent alongside a daytime fragrance. If you reach for it whenever the weather turns cold, go for the 100 ml.