Monsieur

This perfume is focused on oakmoss, fresh, clear and sweet side of it. Monsieur is the reconstruction and relaunch of the first fragrance for man by Lancetti (1982) which in fact was a chypre leathery scent on the kind of Yatagan. This version is definitly different, more sugary although it remains very aromatic, but without those notes artemisia type, and is also more floral. But I do not so agree when I read this is a citrus aromatic. It is more a woody aromatic. The departure is indeed very green: petit grain, mint, fir, sharp, think of a garden in full shade, but also something noble, this creation is very classic and aristocratic. Think of an high society man of the early twentieth century dressed in white, with hat and cane. Definitely Moss, sandalwood, and petitgrain paraguay, are the masters. But they also feel the bitter citrus and herbs and darkness of Labdanum and patchouli. The cedar, the bergamot. Yes it is a bittersweet perfume. Rosish as well. Ferrous. Salty. I love it is one of my favorites. A perfect concert. PS:SirMasterpiece ahah... yes I am jealous of the perfumes I like. Not too much advertisements.

This fragrance astonishes me. It starts out like so many similar soapy, mossy old school men’s fragrances... Wait a minute. There’s something emerging from the blend, something that is at once a bit off putting but somehow amazing. Senorlancetti’s review is exactly right- a pleasurable funk that’s impossible to explain. Well said indeed! That’s exactly right. It smells like a combination of the labdanum and “oakmoss” with some plasticky bitterness added. There’s very little sweetness, if any. This is dry, aromatic, a bit soapy, and something mildly skanky lurking in behind it all. I just love to smell this but it doesn’t smell “good” if that makes sense... probably not. My description may not make it sound appealing, but Lancetti got the balance just right. The drydown is just downright superb. Monsieur is a traditional masculine scent, yes, but... if you like this men’s fragrance era DNA, this is worth a look.

Now this is a fantastic discovery. There is some surprising sophistication here that could easily compete with some of the overpriced niche fragrances of today. I discern a good amount of naturals in this composition, from the bright and dashing classic herbal citrus opening, to the labdanum and myrrh that makes for a compelling backbone to the fragrance. What is most noteworthy is the duality of clean and skank here (which I always appreciate) which I could attribute to the generous quantity of the aforementioned labdanum and myrrh. It's spectacular and what draws me in more and more. It lies close enough to the skin so that it isn't overbearing, but it definitely hums for a good while, creating a both cozy and seductive aura. I will be reaching for this come Autumn for cool nights when I want to be wrapped in a warm, dry, aromatic, mildly animalic embrace.

Opens with a bitter a bitter/citric petitgrain, supported by a spicy lavender. Then it will slowly morphs into a soapy(musk)/woody(cedar)/creamy(sandalwood)/incensy(myrrh) base, with a noticeable presence of a stunning green-ish oakmoss note (leaning towards tobacco) and labdanum, vaguely reminding me of Bogart Signature, at that stage. A work of art, from which Zaharoff Signature has been inspired (but ZS is clearly a step lower in blend, and 4 steps higher in pricing). Fans of Dunhill Edition, Creed Bois du Portugal and Lalique pour Homme must put their nose on this one. In a word: the smell of elegance. At just $30 for a 100ml tester, it's one of my best blind buys so far (or should I say, one of my best buys, period). Superb! Fresh days, 30+ Edit: performance has improved, projection is now moderate/good on my skin, and that only helps increase the love!

Stunning Fragrance ! Elegant, Classy,Crisp and Unique. A Classic scent with the shadow of Italian Style. It is very Rare and Expensive similar to niche Perfume. I bought it blind-buy after reading the positive comments. It opens up with Bitter citrusy, fresh spicy, green and spices notes in the background then dry down is Balsamic Woody. The Petitgrain note is dominant in this perfume. It has a unique composition that I haven't similar to it in my collection. This perfume smells like Bitter Lime peel with Spices , I really enjoy it and I love it. Longevity is Average. Two Thumbs Up. Rating : 8 / 10