What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and patchouli. It opens with rum and tangerine, moves to patchouli and incense and dries down to musk and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Monsieur notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Frederic Malle Monsieur EDP in detail
Frederic Malle is the house behind Monsieur EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Monsieur longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara. Base notes like musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by patchouli and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and patchouli smells and notes like patchouli and musk. Less obvious notes include cedar and suede. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
More from Frederic Malle
The house has 38 perfumes here, led by Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur, Portrait Of A Lady and Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Promise.
How far Monsieur spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €337. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2009.
Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur
Perfumes that smell like Monsieur
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes), Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (9 shared notes), Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (8 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Monsieur to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
Is Monsieur unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.