MYTH by Ellis Brooklyn

Brand: Ellis Brooklyn

Concentration: EDP

What it smells like

A luminous white floral wrapped in soft musk, crisp bergamot, and smooth woods for an airy yet sensual impression.

Is MYTH worth it?

How it smells: Opens with ambrette (musk mallow), bergamot and cassis, pink lotus and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to musk and white cedar extract.

Scent Score: 72/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 63, versatility 93, layerability 74 and value 63, each out of 100.

Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 226 Ulta reviews.

Scent Character

Floral · Musk Floral

EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex

Key accords: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Bergamot, Cassis, Pink Lotus, Jasmine, Orchid

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Evening, Outdoor

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

MYTH by Ellis Brooklyn belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous white floral wrapped in soft musk, crisp bergamot, and smooth woods for an airy yet sensual impression. MYTH opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Bergamot, and Cassis. The heart brings Pink Lotus, Jasmine, and Orchid. It dries down to Musk, White Cedar Extract, and Patchouli.

How to wear MYTH

On skin, MYTH by Ellis Brooklyn has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, evening, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9. Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleecker Street on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Bleecker Street and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

MYTH opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Bergamot, and Cassis.

The heart brings Pink Lotus, Jasmine, and Orchid.

It dries down to Musk, White Cedar Extract, and Patchouli.

What to layer with MYTH

  • Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street bottle

    Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, jasmine, and patchouli.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleecker Street on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Bleecker Street

  • Commodity Vetiver bottle

    Vetiver by Commodity

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vetiver on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Vetiver

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne forte bottle

    Aqua Universalis Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and jasmine.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Universalis Cologne forte on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Aqua Universalis Cologne forte

  • Phlur Father Figure bottle

    Father Figure by Phlur

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cassis, and jasmine.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Father Figure on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Father Figure

  • Phlur Sandara bottle

    Sandara by Phlur

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and musk.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sandara on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Sandara

Pairings to approach with care

  • Amouage Boundless bottle

    Boundless by Amouage

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Boundless has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Boundless brings a spicy contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boundless on top for spicy lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 1 spray Boundless

  • Montale Chocolate Greedy bottle

    Chocolate Greedy by Montale

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    Not Recommended · 31/99

    Chocolate Greedy has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Chocolate Greedy brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chocolate Greedy on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays MYTH : 1 spray Chocolate Greedy

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for MYTH?

MYTH opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Bergamot, and Cassis. The heart brings Pink Lotus, Jasmine, and Orchid. It dries down to Musk, White Cedar Extract, and Patchouli.

How long does MYTH last, and how strong is it?

MYTH by Ellis Brooklyn has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear MYTH?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, evening, and outdoor.

What layers well with MYTH?

Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, jasmine, and patchouli. Apply MYTH first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleecker Street on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays MYTH : 2 sprays Bleecker Street.

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