Pour MonsieurA Gentleman's Cologne / For Men Chanel 1955Eau de Toilette

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette) / A Gentleman's Cologne / For Men by Chanel

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette) / A Gentleman's Cologne / For Men (Chanel)

Top 72 in Men's Perfume

8.3 / 10 499 Ratings

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette) is a popular perfume by Chanel for men and was released in 1955. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is still available to purchase. Pronunciation

Perfumer

Henri Robert

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes	Lemon, Vervain, Neroli, Orange
Heart Notes	Cardamom, Coriander, Basil, Ginger
Base Notes	Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedarwood

Ratings

Scent

8.3 | 499 Ratings

Longevity

6.5 | 346 Ratings

Sillage

5.8 | 340 Ratings

Bottle

7.6 | 351 Ratings

Value for money

7.4 | 19 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 08.04.2021.

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01/03/2021

Tradescantia

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Tradescantia

Very helpful Review 4

Unisex potential and brittle elegance

I have tested this fragrance only a few times on the skin.

In the end, it was too masculine for me. For this reason, I gave him to a man who he is excellent to face. Many think that perfume is not an imaginative gift idea. On the one hand, that is correct. On the other hand, choosing a fragrance can go a long way and express a lot of appreciation.

Now to the point: citrusy eccentricity that quickly diminishes in intensity, but seems elegant in a brittle way. Neroli makes the lemon scent a little smoother. I can't smell out the individual spices, but oakmoss and vetiver. Pour Monsieur certainly suits many types, but should also be tried by the ladies. The freshness in the top note and the herbaceous-woody base is possibly a pleasant twist or a nice change for women. It is like a prêt-à-porter collection. Uncomplicated, but with a statement. At first it's a bit of a door-opener, but then it's gentle. It goes well with a dark green cashmere turtleneck sweater and a grey jacket; it doesn't necessarily have to be a suit with a shirt and tie. Somewhere between casual and timelessly classic. Behind this fragrance is a minimalist concept that works well. For me, that's also in the name "Pour Monsieur". It's for Mr. X, but no indirect statement is made about the type of man. That's probably intentional so that many can identify with it. There is room for interpretation. A neat eau de toilette.

The durability is average. It could like to last a little longer. The projection is very pleasant. The environment he should not bother and with a little luck even please. Somehow he is best suited to work.

Have fun discovering or enjoying.

4 Replies

06/22/2020

8.5
Scent 6
Longevity 5
Sillage 7
Bottle

Acidflexst

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Acidflexst

Helpful Review 8

Mr.Barbershop

I'm sure you know it. You go to your hairdresser (ideally to a pure men's salon), get your hair cut, get your beard in shape and then spoil yourself with dozens of creams and sprays. Afterwards you will have a special scent.

This is exactly the scent you get at Pour Monsieur. A citrus powder blend with a light aftershave touch. I don't associate this with grandpa scent or anything that I think of as older man scent. It seems to many people that this is because in the past you probably met more gentleman who regularly went to the barber for care. Or even to drink a whiskey and talk to other men while being raced with a sharp blade.

If all this doesn't mean anything to you, or you don't want it to, this fragrance will not be for you. Whoever followed me, however, will know what I mean just by reading it. I love this fragrance and I simply combine it with fresh and cultivated without getting too feminine/floral/soapy around the corner. Big disadvantage, durability and silage are not very good for a Chanel EDT.

10/02/2019

8
Scent 8
Longevity 8
Sillage 7
Bottle

Farneon

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Farneon

Top Review 11

The more oller, the more doller

This pure and fine lemon fragrance is here primarily assigned to the "older gentlemen", presumably because it (in whatever formulation) was already created in 1955. Back then there wasn't even James Bond, the 2nd World War was just over, there you injected yourself with biting stuff into your face after manually scraping off the stubble!

That's why "Chanel pour Monsieur" should actually be a pure "grandpa fragrance" that smells of fresh shaving, classic soap and a little flower bouquet. But he doesn't! Of course we are not dealing with a representative of the current mainstream here, but if a fragrance is timeless for me, it is this one. Citrus fruits, basil, a little earthiness and a little spice: the ultimate freshness kick is ready! And then so intense and linear that you could bathe in it!

I have already tested many old classics and found hardly any access to them. Here it is (finally) different: no penetrating floral note and just the right nuance of soap. The rest is freshness, which may not be suitable for modern flirting, but in any case contributes to personal well-being beyond Kölnisch Wasser and Co. A little bit resinous or smoky and we would meet an absolutely modern fragrance.

Therefore I am quite enthusiastic and would also describe the Sillage for a citrus fragrance as exorbitant!

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11/26/2014

10
Scent 10
Longevity 5
Sillage 10
Bottle

Prosperonlin
16 Reviews

Prosperonlin

Very helpful Review 7

Extremely suave and exquisite masculine

I've got the new Chanel pour Monsieur EDP 75ml. And it's not easy to convey how it smells in words.
It sits right between the EDT and the Concentrée version, I mean, less citrusy and less sweety/vanilla like. But it does remind me the original, or the most recent version as I bought my EDT last June. However, Pour Monsieur EDP is very smooth and so discrete that it's hard to find someone young wearing it. Although it still doesn't smell dated, and quite modern for a chipre, Pour Monsieur EDP is running out of the present times fashion and trends. The notes are very well blended making it impossible for me to pick any one of them individually. CpM edp doesn't scream, doesn't offend, doesn't invade. It sits very close to the skin, very soft, almost powdery, but lasts for a long time. This wonderful smell follows you thoughout the day as an invisible cloud of goodness, of manhood. Too austere for work place, I've tried, unless you work in a very upper class office of any business but a serious one. I expect many could complain about silage and projection, but with Chanel pour Monsieur EDP, or the EDT for that matter, that's a good thing. Very good, indeed.

Impossible not to think about other scents like Mitsouko and Profumo, Boucheron pour Homme and even A Scent by Issey Miyake, Eau Sauvage and Miss Dior, and the green scents from Chanel itself like No 19 series and Cristalle. Those who love them will find a new friend in pour Monsieur EDP.

05/21/2014

10
Scent 7.5
Longevity 5
Sillage 10
Bottle

MasterLi
375 Reviews

MasterLi

Very helpful Review 8

A Man for All Seasons...

What to say about this understated masterpiece? A true, grown-up gentleman's fragrance! I suppose there is not much more to add than what has already been said, but put simply, EVERY man should smell like this!

Chanel pour Monsieur was made at a time when men were expected to be self-assured, professional, kind, caring individuals who treat women with respect, seldom raised their voice, always held doors open for people, offered a woman an umbrella in the pouring rain, who remembered to stand up when she entered the room. They were not meant to be ultra-macho or overly assert themselves in the face of others, because a real gentleman was secure in himself and did what he did because he believed in being a good human being.

Created in 1955 by the great Henri Robert (the man behind the famous Chanel no. 19), he was master of the understatement, and understood the value of having simple, high quality ingredients that came together to form a whole picture, making the wearer feel self-assured and good about themselves.

Rather than only having a single, overpowering note, the fragrance itself is extremely well balanced, so it's hard to pick out any individual notes, however the opening is one of a citrus/oakmoss wave that is both invigorating and at the same time extremely calming.

What follows is (in typical Chanel fashion), a slightly bittersweet, almost (to my nose) singiature aldehyde-like hint, to which ginger, cardamom and fresh herbs come through. All before drying down to an amazing vetiver and cedarwood finish, which settles on your skin for the rest of the journey, as well as maintaining the oakmoss vibe throughout.

There is nothing about this fragrance which is loud or in your face. This is in no way a powerhouse, it's very subtle and understated, but always lets you know that it is there (without overpowering those around you). It would be perfect on any formal occasion, along with a crisp shirt, suit, tie, and well-made shoes.

There is also no reason to suggest that the adult men of this day and age should not wear this fragrance either. Because the values that were expected of men in 1955 are still relevant today! I believe that any man wearing this fragrance would also display a high level of maturity and exude self confidence, because he wouldn't need to assert himself upon those around him, instead he could simply relax, be at ease with himself, and do what he has to do in life without over-proving himself to anyone and everyone.

In a word, a TRUE gentleman's fragrance! Perfect for all clean, relaxed, confident men out there!

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05/19/2014

9
Scent 7.5
Longevity 7.5
Sillage 10
Bottle

Fanny
66 Reviews

Fanny

Helpful Review 3

Pour Monsieur

This cool yet cozy scent must be a great pleasure to many of us, men and women.
If understated class and perfect taste could be materialized in a perfume - and done so with admirable confidence - Chanel PM has made a close call...

01/14/2014

Platinum1
59 Reviews

Platinum1

Helpful Review 6

Pour Monsieur ~ Chanel's Gentleman

Absolutely stunning Chanel! I thought I would never find a true classic my nose would be drawn to without labeling respectfully "old man vibe" but Pour Monsieur has done it. I do believe this will compete with my first love Platinum Egoiste as my "Upper Class" formal scent? The lemon balanced with the oakmoss makes this a real charmer that just oozes with Gentlemanly style in any decade or era.
Over All ~ 9/10 on first wearing! Maybe higher on the second?

03/13/2013

8
Scent 5
Longevity 5
Sillage 5
Bottle

Miaw2
339 Reviews

Miaw2

Very helpful Review 5

Classic!

Pour Monseiur is a classic fougere. Heavy on oakmoss and cardamon, it opens with a citric burst and slowly fades to a woody oakmoss base.

Definetely a classic that worth at least a try.

Sillage, lasting power and projection are average.

Updated January 2014

12/18/2012

7
Scent

Drseid
777 Reviews

Drseid

A Shadow Of Its Former Self But Still Relevant...

*Note: This is a review of the current version of Chanel Pour Monsieur.

Chanel Pour Monsieur goes on with a gorgeous blast of natural lemon and an herbal lime-like lemon verbena. The lemon-lime herbal citrus accord hangs around well into the heart notes, where the scent turns very powdery while also adding basil and ginger root. Also present is some of the oakmoss from the base peeping through into the heart. During the dry-down the powder dissipates and a nice rooty vetiver takes over, joining a still ever-present oakmoss. Projection and longevity are both well-below average.

As soon as I sprayed on Pour Monsieur, I was captivated by the herbal lemon-lime accord that immediately makes itself known. Unfortunately, the powdery heart is a bit more powdery than I like to see, and certainly I wish it could have been toned down. That said, it still smells pleasant throughout, and when the vetiver and oakmoss from the base notes appear, the scent gets better still. I kind of liken the overall smell as a cross between vintage Monsieur de Givenchy's subtle controlled and pleasant nature and the powdery aspects of New York by Parfums de Nicolai. While I like and own all three of these great scents, I prefer vintage Monsieur de Givenchy's non-powdery nature instead focusing more on the citrus and oakmoss, and New York's greater projection and longevity. Still, Chanel Pour Monsieur was released first, and the two other greats just mentioned owe a lot to the groundwork laid down by Henri Robert and Chanel in 1955. This must have been quite the landmark release back then and Pour Monsieur is certainly worthy of its classic chypre status. While I may prefer a handful of other chypres over it, I still give Chanel Pour Monsieur a very strong 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5.

07/14/2012

jtd
484 Reviews

jtd

Helpful Review 4

Eroded

Expectation is so often the issue in not liking a perfume. We have an idea in mind and foster a notion of what a perfume will be. We might have read a list of notes or a review. Really we just shoot ourselves in the foot.

But in Pour Monsieur the expectation is Chanel's fault. The top notes of PM are so singingly beautiful, so inspiring. I want to be The Man Who Wears This Fragrance. 20 minutes later if you're close enough to me to notice, I'm The Guy Who Might Have Put On Cologne This Morning.

The disappointment: it simply doesn't last. The shame: it becomes surprisingly indistinct before it fades away to nothing.

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