Eau de Monsieur

Finally got my hands on this one. My first Goutal! Unfortunately the season is getting a bit cold for this but before a formal meeting, this for sure will do wonders. It sticks close to skin being an eau de cologne but it's incredibly refreshing, zesty with a lot of zing. The opening is as someone said below, an explosion of lemon and the mint helps create a cooling, sharp sensation that uplifts the senses. That's the best word for this one: uplifting. Yes, this is similar to Eau Sauvage in profile although Goutal's Eau de Monsieur is to my nose much less aggressive, much more bright and less "alpha male"/serious than the former. The profile here is definitely very classic however. It doesn't re-invent the wheel, it just does the citrus aromatic profile with undeniable skill and I wouldn't be surprised to have compliments with this one. As I said, this being a cologne it is short lived (2-3 hours and sticks closer to skin) but to me that's not the point of an eau de cologne. For the price point I got this from (120USD), this will get a lot of wear next spring and when the humid, unbearable heat of summer eventually hits next year. I dare say it beats a lot of much more expensive colognes I have in my collection. I can definitely understand the reason why the house of Goutal is well respected and I'm eager to explore more.

I just bought this eau de toilette based on love at first sniff. Actually, it reminded me instantly some classics, such as Moustache by Rochas, which unfortunately disappeared. Some classic Guerlain (think Mouchoir de Monsieur or Eau du Coq ) in it but less powdery. The lady at the shop told me it was a new release, and it surprised me because I told her it smelled so much like old classics. Actually, the only thing which was new was the packaging, which I found out on coming back home, the scent being 34 years old... Not the first time a salesman does not know what he/she is talking about, but to my surprise, I easily accepted that a perfume could at the same time be brand new and refer to old times classics. My reaction was a reason enough for me to do the fastest cologne buying I've ever made, and I really love it. I will try Eau du Sud next time,when I have finished this bottle.

I am an oriental fragrance lover and although Eau de Monsieur is not my normal style, I really love it. It's incredibly light, fresh and airy. Perfect for daytime, the office, or after the gym. I smell heaps of fresh citrus, a slight mint tang from the mint/geranium and, unlike the manufacturer's notes, I get a sweetish white musk base. I agree that longevity is not amazing, but it's an EDT and it's intended to be light, I think. Just re-apply...easy!

I really love this one, it reminds me of the very first Eau Sauvage, back in the 70's. Too bad it doesn't last long, 3-4 hours at most, with minimal sillage, yet better than Eau d'Hadrien - my second choice.

A very elegant and classic eau de toilette. Warm on summer and spring, it reminds me of Eau de Courreges and there is also a hint of Moustache by Rochas. A great fragrance that feels very clean and classy.