Jovan Monsieur
How it smells
The first thing you smell is coriander and palisander rosewood. The heart brings rose and jasmine. On the skin it settles into patchouli and oakmoss. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Came out
- 1977
- 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
A closer look at Jovan Monsieur
Monsieur comes from Jovan.
Monsieur price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €83. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage but less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Guerlain Heritage.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Jovan
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by White Musk, Musk and Ginseng N-R-G.
Will people notice Monsieur?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like rose and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, lily-of-the-valley and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Monsieur, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (9 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (10 shared notes), Guerlain Heritage (11 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Quick answers
When did Monsieur come out?
It came out in 1977.
Does Monsieur last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.