Frédéric Malle 2015 EDP

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Monsieur

by Bruno Jovanovic

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Frédéric Malle Monsieur is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Bruno Jovanovic. Monsieur opens with Rum and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Amber, Cedar, Patchouli, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Frédéric Malle's Monsieur carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Monsieur Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Monsieur opens with a surprising splash of boozy rum and bright tangerine, a fleeting prelude before the main event. It quickly plunges into a dense, earthy patchouli heart, woven with smoky incense and robust cedar, giving it a dark, almost medicinal character. As it settles, warm amber and a soft suede emerge, rounded out by a hint of vanilla and a clean musk, creating a rich, profound, and deeply masculine dry down.

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