Chanel 1955 Edt

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Pour Monsieur

by Henri Robert

Chanel Pour Monsieur is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1955, created by Henri Robert. The fragrance opens with Neroli, Petitgrain, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Basil, Coriander, Ginger, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Pour Monsieur: Favourite

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.
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Fresh
Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26%
Floral 6%
Fruity 1%
Green 19%
Sweet 4%
Warm 19%
Woody 21%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 24%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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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About

Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette opens with a sparkling burst of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, laced with petitgrain and neroli for an instantly uplifting, lively freshness. The heart unfolds a masterful blend of cardamom and coriander, gently spiced with ginger and softened by aromatic basil. As it settles, mossy oakmoss and earthy vetiver merge with cedar, a whisper of labdanum, and a delicate trace of vanilla and musk, creating an impeccably smooth, quietly assertive finish. The overall impression is refined, crisp, and impeccably tailored - a classic that never feels dated.