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Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette bottle Pour Monsieur EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1955 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pour Monsieur EDT
Effortlessly elegant and timelessly refined, Pour Monsieur EDT is the gold standard for classic masculine citrus chypres. Its subtle complexity never shouts, but always commands quiet respect.
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Our Verdict - Icon EDP
Dunhill Icon is divisive: a bold, peppery neroli bomb some hail as a unique, sophisticated masterpiece with a 'grape soda' twist, others dismiss as cheap, synthetic, or just 'okay'. A true talker, but with variable performance.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pour Monsieur EDT
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Notes

Shared Notes
Petitgrain 32% vs 18%
Neroli 30% vs 31%
Only in Pour Monsieur
Lemon 37%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 38% vs 23%
Vetiver 33% vs 31%
Only in Pour Monsieur
Cedar 28%

Accords

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95%
Aromatic
100%
45%
Fresh Spicy
92%
85%
Citrus
80%
65%
Woody
60%
55%
Earthy
52%
50%
Mossy
40%
Green
50%
Lavender
49%
Aromatic shared
95%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
45%
92%
Citrus shared
85%
80%
Woody shared
65%
60%
Earthy shared
55%
52%
50%
Green shared
40%
50%
49%

Performance

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Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pour Monsieur

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Pour Monsieur shines in spring and summer due to its crisp citrus and aromatic freshness, remaining light and invigorating even in heat. Its subtle mossy and woody base makes it wearable in early fall, but it lacks the warmth and depth for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its refined, understated projection makes it an ideal office and casual scent, while the classic sophistication works for dates and even formal settings if subtlety is desired. It is too restrained and elegant for sporty or highly social occasions requiring boldness.

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Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, often described as 'professional' and 'classy'. The variable performance means it can work, but for formal events, its longevity might be a gamble.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pour Monsieur EDT
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