579 community ratings

Monsieur.

2016MenClassic

8.0/ 10

Community score
579 ratings

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Monsieur. is a spicy, woody and leathery masculine scent with a warm, smoky, slightly animalic character, suited to evenings and the colder months.

Compare

Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 499 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rum absolute Saffron Cedar Suede Patchouli Mandarin orange Frankincense Musk Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Monsieur. smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is mostly seen as masculine and classic.

Rum absolute and saffron give it an open, spicy warmth. Suede, cedar and patchouli set that on a woody, earthy, leathery base. Mandarin orange adds a faint lift in the background, and frankincense, musk and vanilla close it with a resinous, soft sweetness. Narcotico and Golden Boy have a close profile.