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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Monsieur. (EDP)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

Monsieur. (Original Release)

Price Range
$225 – $290

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Perfumers

Bruno Jovanovic

"Monsieur. is a dark, rich, patchouli-centered Eau de Parfum created by Bruno Jovanovic. It opens with a distinctive combination of mandarin absolute and rum absolute, giving the fragrance a sweet, fruity, and slightly boozy introduction. Patchouli dominates the heart, supported by incense and cedar for a smoky, woody character. The drydown combines suede, saffron, amber, vanilla, and musk, creating a warm and leathery finish. Its overall style is forceful, mature, and masculine, with a pronounced retro character. Monsieur. is best suited to evening wear and cooler conditions, where its dense structure and powerful performance can fully develop."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Powerful
Mysterious
Sophisticated
Ambitious
Warm

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Date
Night Out
Meeting

Fun Facts

Patchouli is described as an exceptionally dominant component of the formula, accounting for more than half of its composition in one description.

The fragrance combines mandarin and rum in its opening with a notably dark patchouli and suede-driven drydown.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFruitySweetEarthyWoodySmokyResinousLeatheryOrientalPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

mandarin absolute
rum absolute
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

patchouli
incense
cedar
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

suede
saffron
amber
vanilla
musk

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Monsieur. is generally described as a dark, masculine, patchouli-forward fragrance with strong longevity and projection. Reviews praise its performance and distinctive mandarin-rum opening, while some find its retro machismo and heavy patchouli character insufficiently original. The overall critical response is mixed, with several assessments considering it challenging or below average despite its intensity.”

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