Pierre Cardin 1972 EDT

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Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur

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Pierre Cardin Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1972. Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Pierre Cardin's Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur is a divisive classic. Some find it an essential, refined gentleman's scent, whilst others dismiss it as a dated 'grandpa' fragrance. You'll either love it for its vintage charm or hate it for its old-school vibe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Masculine
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Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its classic, mature profile makes it suitable for formal and date settings, though many enjoy it casually. Historically, its strong projection limited its office wear, but current reformations are often noted as weaker, making it more versatile for a modern office if applied lightly.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

An aromatic journey with a citrusy kick at the start, thanks to Bergamot and Lemon, softened by Lavender. The heart reveals a rich, leathery core intertwined with earthy Patchouli and a hint of Geranium and Carnation's floral spice. The dry down is a warm, ambery embrace, deepened by creamy Sandalwood and the sweet, resinous touch of Vanilla and Benzoin, grounded by an old-school oakmoss base.

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