Monsieur Eau de Parfum bottle Monsieur
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouli

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Monsieur Eau de Parfum
Monsieur is a powerhouse patchouli bomb - rugged, refined, and unapologetically masculine. It's a divisive beast, challenging in its opening but rewarding those after a deep, dark, and sophisticated scent. Not for the faint of heart, it's a 'love it or hate it' affair that commands attention.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Patchouli Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper grown-up patchouli, woody and amber-rich without being too dark or earthy. It's a bit of a chameleon, with some finding it a dead ringer for Coromandel's sophisticated cousin, and others detecting a completely distinct cedar focus. Divisive on the exact composition, but generally well-regarded for quality and performance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 0%
Floral 3% 3%
Fruity 4% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 32% 39%
Warm 20% 15%
Woody 16% 26%
Earthy 18% 20%
Animalic 16% 16%
Fresh 6% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Monsieur EdP
Patchouli EdP

Notes

Only in Monsieur Eau de Parfum
Rum 54% Tangerine 46%
Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 45% Sandalwood 28% Cedar 26%
Shared Notes
Amber 20% vs 36%
Only in Monsieur Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 32% Incense 26% Cedar 22%
Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 32% Benzoin 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 54%
Vanilla 26% vs 45%
Only in Monsieur Eau de Parfum
Suede 23% Labdanum 23%

Accords

Monsieur Eau de Parfum Patchouli Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
85%
Patchouli
89%
85%
Amber
81%
78%
Warm Spicy
78%
67%
Balsamic
57%
58%
Smoky
49%
Powdery
58%
55%
Rum
52%
Earthy
54%
Vanilla
54%
49%
Citrus
Musky
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Patchouli shared
85%
89%
Amber shared
85%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
78%
Balsamic shared
67%
57%
58%
Powdery shared
49%
58%
Rum
55%
Earthy shared
52%
54%
54%
49%
48%

Performance

Monsieur Eau de Parfum Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Monsieur Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Monsieur is best suited for evening or special occasions. Its dark, dense accord profile, particularly the patchouli and incense, makes it too imposing for most office environments but perfect for formal events and dates, especially in colder weather.

Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong longevity and above-average projection, this isn't a subdued office scent. It shines brightest for dates and formal events, where its rich, warm character makes a statement, though its bold, confident nature can also work for casual outings when you want to stand out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Amber accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Monsieur Eau de Parfum
Patchouli Eau de Parfum
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