Eau de Monsieur (1980)
Perfumer: Annick Goutal
26 ratings
From your scent profile
Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, citrusy chypre for men, with a green, earthy and woody character; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.
How does it perform?
From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
88% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Chypre
What does Eau de Monsieur (1980) smell like?
It reads fresh and citrusy, with green and spicy touches layered over it. Oakmoss, sandalwood and amber give the whole scent a woody, resinous and slightly earthy depth, and the chypre character stays dominant throughout.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by summer and spring. It suits daily wear and the office best, and some voters also choose it for evenings.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 27%Summer
- 27%Spring
- 13%Winter
- Daytime24%
- Office21%
- Evening21%
- Casual16%
- Nighttime11%
- Sport8%
Least picked for nights out.
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