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Pour Monsieur Chanel 2014 Eau de Parfum

8.2 / 10 337 Ratings

A popular perfume by Chanel for men, released in 2014. The scent is citrusy-chypre. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Citrus

Chypre

Spicy

Fresh

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Mandarin orange

Lavender

Petitgrain

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Nutmeg

Base Notes

Oakmoss

Opoponax

Vanilla

Vetiver

Perfumer

Jacques Polge

Ratings

Scent

8.2337 Ratings

Longevity

7.3289 Ratings

Sillage

6.8287 Ratings

Bottle

7.1288 Ratings

Value for money

7.2138 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

According to our information, this scent is meant to replace Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette Concentrée) starting from 2014. As this happened without any announcement from Chanel, it is not possible to state whether Pour Monsieur (Eau de Parfum) comes up as a mere renaming of Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette Concentrée) or an actual formula/concentration adjustment.

Variant of the fragrance concentration

This is a variant of the perfume Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette Concentrée) by Chanel, which differs in concentration.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette Concentrée

Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette

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Reviews

18 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/05/2022

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Vtboyarc
8 Reviews

Vtboyarc

Helpful Review 7

EDP Vs EDT

Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP (the page you’re on now) and EDT offer two distinctive experiences. The EDT starts with a sharp citrus blast, that is (to my nose) similar to Dior Homme Sport 2021, making it refreshing for warmer days. However, its citrus phase is shorter lived compared to the EDP’s, in which the citrus is a smoother, longer lasting lemon scent that remains around for an hour longer than the EDT.

Moving past the citrus stage, the EDT reveals slight soapy and spicy undertones, comes across as clean and fresh. I like this part a lot, however this stage is also short and it quickly gets to the dry down. It’s mostly an oakmoss affair from here along with some vetiver, coming across as slightly bitter, earthy, and mossy. It’s almost like a damp forest after it rained, it’s very interesting. Somewhat reminded *me* of Chanel Antaeus at this stage, if you’ve ever smelled that.

Interesting to note: both the EDT and EDP have oakmoss listed as an ingredient, “EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAK MOSS) EXTRACT”
but it is much more pronounced to my nose in the EDT. I do think it helps balance the vanilla out in the EDP, which I’ll get to in a moment.

In contrast, the EDP’s heart note reveals nutmeg, introducing a woody and alluring spicy depth, which blends with a continuous hint of lemon, all coming across very smooth, doesn’t have the same mossy smell that I get from the EDT.

The dry down of the EDP is distinctly different, as the lemon gradually gives way to a subtle sweetness brought on by a vanilla base, a note that is not in the EDT, perhaps the biggest difference between the two. This combines with the nutmeg and is balanced beautifully by the oakmoss, resulting in a warm, sweet but not overpoweringly so, creamy finish that persists for several hours. The EDP has a pleasant, inviting aura, a nice scent bubble around me.

I think the vanilla helps make it more versatile for colder weather than the EDT, while as I mentioned, not being overly sweet, making it suitable for any time of year.

In terms of longevity (on my skin), the EDT lasts for about 2-3 hours while the EDP outperforms it with a lifespan of 6-7 hours. Biggest con to the EDT in *my* opinion, I’d recommend spraying on your clothes as well to help with the longevity.

Updated on 06/21/2023

05/07/2020

10Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

INDIGOSPHINX
53 Reviews

INDIGOSPHINX

5

You know you are wearing a Chanel

Of my short fragrance wearing career, I have realized something spectral about the charm in Chanel fragrances.

My very first Chanel fragrance was Bleu EDT. The OG formulation, it can last a week on my clothes with no problem with 2-3 sprays, monstrous projection that is compatible with Sauvage EDT :D Sadly, I gave it away to a friend because I think I'm allergic to some ingredient in it. It always give me a "sore throat." Literally

The next one was AHSEE and then after that PE... I eventually sold both because they do not perform too well
Next, I turned to other brands and promised myself I will never "waste" my money on chanel's lackluster performers.
I tried Dior Guerlain Hermes etc. Sure, pretty much all of them perform better than Chanel frags for their price if not the same performance.
But eventually, I switched back to Chanel.

I think the reason I did is somehow within the charm in this particular fragrance.
What's so interesting about a Chanel fragrance is that... when you wear it, when people ask you, you don't have to tell them you are wearing a Chanel. Even if nobody in the world knows you are wearing a Chanel fragrance, you know. And that luxurious and self-indulgent feeling of wearing one really makes you somehow view yourself in a different lense.

I can work a little harder and do a better job, after all, I am wearing a Chanel fragrance.
Sometimes I think more than the brand name, this brand really reminds you that the luxury is not in the product but in yourself.
So yes, I won't care if Niche houses cost a lot more than a Chanel fragrance. To me, this fragrance is the ultimate luxury.

For PM EDP
I have never met a creation like this. It smells like all of the individual notes at once. The creaminess of vanilla, the comforting trail of lavender, the sharpness of a lemon peel, and the warm nutmeg.
Sure, this does not project too well, but now I think a lot of the frags within this house are designed to sit closer to the skin. It's designed to project enough to let the people you really care to smell you but not so loud that you are self-conscious of the fact that you are perfumed.

I love it.

04/19/2022

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Mikael
11 Reviews

Mikael

1

French style

This is what a 'french gentleman' would smell like in a world full of stereotypes. It is a superb modern take on the original/this genre. It is strong and perfectly blended. If you should get this perfume really only depends on if it fits your personality and you will get enough wear out of it. Personally I struggled to find occasions to use it, and when I did I felt a bit self-conscious.

11/01/2020

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Salva
77 Reviews

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Top Review 49

(My) Access to Chypre Fragrances...

Do you know that feeling? You have the impression that a certain brand is missing from your collection, that the collection feels somehow incomplete (without this brand), and therefore you feel the urge to absolutely add a bottle from a specific house? I personally felt this way for a while with Chanel...

At the beginning of my time here, the Bleu de Chanel EdP was in my collection for a long time before I reluctantly parted with it due to its rather weak longevity. During my long search for a new Chanel fragrance, I eventually stumbled upon the Pour Monsieur EdP.

The Pour Monsieur EdP is referred to as a so-called Chypre fragrance. At first, I had no idea what "Chypre" meant in relation to perfumes. I was aware that the term is the French expression for the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. But in connection with fragrances, I couldn't piece anything together. So my research didn't take long to follow...

The origin of the term goes back to the perfumer François Coty and his creation 'Chypre' from 1917. Mr. Coty's fragrance at the time primarily contained notes that could be found in countries around the Mediterranean. He named his fragrance after the island of Cyprus (why exactly Cyprus, I couldn't find out; theoretically, it could have been any other country in the Mediterranean, but there you go).

In general, Chypre fragrances are categorized into fresh-citrus top notes and woody-mossy base notes. This contrast typically characterizes fragrances that contain the word "Chypre".
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When I ordered a sample of this Pour Monsieur EdP, I was of course very curious, as I had no previous experience with chypre-like waters. I tested my sample right away and was quickly taken with the scent, so a bottle was soon to follow. Why? Because I found it very pleasant, smooth, and comforting right from the start.

The opening of the Pour Monsieur EdP consists of this previously mentioned hesperidic accord, primarily featuring a soft-fruity mandarin note. At the same time, I perceive lavender, which adds a woody-floral touch to the citrus-fruity freshness at the beginning. Lavender is one of the notes that are particularly used in Chypre or so-called Fougère fragrances. Thus, the scent starts off very pleasantly fresh to my nose.

After a short while, the citrus-fruity aspect gradually recedes to make way for a further herbal-spicy note that continues to highlight the lavender character - supported by nutmeg. The spiciness is also slightly enhanced by cardamom.

The typical mossiness in this fragrance is perceived in the base through oakmoss, which makes the scent earthy-mossy. Additionally, vetiver is responsible for the strongly earthy nuance in the base, and this makes the fragrance woody-balsamic. Personally, I also like the additional slightly mild sweetness that vanilla brings. I find the combination with the woody notes very successful.

Except in high summer, when it would be too woody and a bit warm in the base for me, it can easily be worn in any season and for any occasion. In my experience, it is also very well received by people around me and is generally always positively noted.
I am more than satisfied with its longevity of about 6 hours on my skin. One need not worry about a huge sillage cloud (if one does not want that), as this Pour Monsieur EdP is more of a fragrance that stays in the background and holds back discreetly.
Conclusion:
The Pour Monsieur EdP has a very dynamic scent progression that has allowed me access to Chypre fragrances. Through it, I have come to greatly appreciate and love scents of this category. In my eyes, this Monsieur is a very easy-to-like Chypre that I can recommend to anyone wanting to explore this genre. With the mild vanilla in the base, I can imagine that it could appeal to many who are otherwise somewhat skeptical of mossy fragrances.

For my part, I am glad to have finally found a Chanel that not only pleases me greatly but also has decent longevity.

Unfortunately, some of the men's Chanels lack a bit of endurance, and with their somewhat higher prices, one should expect a bit more in this regard...
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Thank you for reading!

03/05/2016

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Couchlock
52 Reviews

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Couchlock

Top Review 33

(My) Elegant Companion for All Occasions

I have a mixed relationship with the fragrances from Chanel:
Among their women's fragrances, there are some that I truly appreciate, high-quality and very elegant perfumes, some of which I would definitely wear if I had been born a woman with the same scent preferences. My wife is an ABSOLUTE Chanel fan, the legendary No. 5 (EdT) has accompanied her for most of her life as her definitive signature scent, complemented by Coromandel on colder days.
I love both scents on her, and I also enjoy the two or three other Chanel perfumes from her consciously reduced collection.

With the men's fragrances, it looks (smells) quite different: Most of them, like the Allures and Bleu de Chanel, I find really boring and unremarkable, although I certainly acknowledge their validity and do not want to imply that their admirers have poor taste. There are far worse options if one wants to avoid standing out olfactorily or causing a stir and generally wants to "smell good" or cannot wear an extravagant perfume due to professional reasons. Personally, I do not like Antaeus at all, and I have never warmed up to Egoiste. Both are very distinctive, have character, and are rightly classics, no question.

So I had actually written off Chanel for myself until one day my wife gave me a miniature of Pour Monsieur Concentrée to test, which she had found while tidying up. Since she values it highly, I applied a few drops to my wrist more for her sake and without great expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised; the scent appealed to me a lot, and I wondered if I had finally found a fragrance for warmer days that I truly liked. (The search for some summer scents had been a long olfactory odyssey for me; I have since been able to discover a few that suit me, which is probably also due to a changed/expanded scent perception.)

I then read that the Concentrée has been reformulated at least once and decided to test the current version first before purchasing a bottle, as the miniature dates back to the 90s.
That did not happen, as my wife gifted me a bottle of the newly released Pour Monsieur EdP, which completely satisfied me.

Both perfumes share the same DNA and smell quite similar to me. The biggest difference for me is in the top note, as the old Concentrée completely lacks citrus notes and they can at most be sensed.
The EdP is also overall brighter, more radiant, and somehow friendlier.

I will spare you the breakdown of the scent into olfactory components, as that is not my strength. I perceive fragrances as a whole, and to be honest, I have no great ambitions to become a major perfume analyst; some here can do that much better!

So just briefly: After a citrusy opening, the EdP transitions into a woody-spicy, slightly vanillic powderiness that feels "silky" to me, an olfactory quality that I highly appreciate.
I find this perfume to be very elegant, never intrusive, and timelessly classic. It is not a particularly striking scent; for some, it is certainly boring or too conservative or even "stuffy".

With Pour Monsieur, you can hardly go wrong; it can be worn anywhere and at any time, discreetly dosed even on hot days. A crowd-pleaser in the positive sense, it does not offend anyone and tends to be a crowd-pleaser, at least among people over 30.
Recently, a lady I did not know approached me at the post office and said that I smelled outrageously good, which does not happen sooooo often with my fragrances:-)

The Pour Monsieur EdP has for me the quality that has become the most important for me over time when it comes to perfumes: it simply feels good to wear! I feel very comfortable with this fragrance, and that is much more essential to me than olfactory refinements or extravagant scent developments; ideally, both come together.

During my exploration of fragrances, it has been an important experience to realize that not every scent that excites me when testing on my wrist also works and truly fits when worn. It took a few mispurchases to come to this insight. The feeling when wearing it has become the most important criterion for whether a perfume makes it into my collection or not; my gut feeling is decisive.

I like to reach for the Pour Monsieur EdP on warm and sunny days when I am olfactorily indecisive or want to smell rather unobtrusive and "just good" for myself and most of the people around me. The citrusy top note gives me an initially fresh and refreshing, later an elegantly groomed feeling that I really like.

Most of the fragrances in my collection are quite distinctive and do not appeal to everyone, and although I love them very much, I do not always feel like wearing them.

So I am very glad to call this simply beautiful and fragrant perfume my own, thanks to my Chanel-loving wife. I am not even sure if I would have bought it for myself, but by now I do not want to miss it anymore, and it has become one of my most worn fragrances.

The longevity is criticized by some here; it is good on my skin: 7-8 hours it is clearly noticeable to others and myself before slowly fading away. The EdT, on the other hand, was a very fleeting affair during testing and did not impress me as much.

The sillage is perfect for such a scent, never too much, but also not too close to the skin.

Less is more for me when it comes to fragrances, both in terms of the number of perfumes and the dosage. With dominant and strong scents, one spray is usually enough for me; with Pour Monsieur EdP, it can be a bit more, as the perfume does not become intrusive quickly.

Pour Monsieur EdP was for a long time the number one men's fragrance; that was certainly a bit too much honor, as it is a little too ordinary.
This "weakness" is also its strength for me personally: It is simply always and everywhere wearable, but has style and character and is not as expressionless as some other Chanel men's fragrances.

Pour Monsieur EdP is my absolute favorite Chanel men's fragrance and will probably remain the only one in my collection.

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