Geranium pour Monsieur by Frédéric Malle
Brand: Frédéric Malle
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A reinvented fougère: an icy blast of mint and anise gives way to rosy, spicy Chinese geranium, settling into sandalwood, benzoin, incense and clean musk.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2009 · Men
Key accords: Mint, Anise, Geranium, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Incense
Top Notes
- Mint
- Anise
Heart Notes
- Geranium
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Benzoin
- Incense
- Musk
Occasions: Office, Casual, Daytime
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Geranium pour Monsieur by Frédéric Malle belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. A reinvented fougère: an icy blast of mint and anise gives way to rosy, spicy Chinese geranium, settling into sandalwood, benzoin, incense and clean musk. Geranium pour Monsieur opens with Mint and Anise. The heart brings Geranium. It dries down to Sandalwood, Benzoin, Incense, and Musk.
How to wear Geranium pour Monsieur
On skin, Geranium pour Monsieur by Frédéric Malle has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bergamot by Commodity. Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Bergamot and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Geranium pour Monsieur opens with Mint and Anise.
The heart brings Geranium.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Benzoin, Incense, and Musk.
What to layer with Geranium pour Monsieur
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share geranium, sandalwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Bergamot
Honour Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share geranium, incense, and musk.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Honour Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Honour Man
Original Santal by Creed
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share geranium, sandalwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Original Santal on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Original Santal
Tabarome by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and musk.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tabarome on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Tabarome
Virgin Island Water by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and musk.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Virgin Island Water on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Virgin Island Water
Pairings to approach with care
Guidance by Amouage
Not Recommended · 38/99
Guidance has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guidance brings a floral contrast to this aromatic scent, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guidance on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 1 spray Guidance
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 38/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Bergamot by Commodity — Both include geranium, sandalwood, and musk.
- Honour Man by Amouage — Both include geranium, incense, and musk.
- Original Santal by CreedTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include geranium, sandalwood, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Geranium pour Monsieur?
Geranium pour Monsieur opens with Mint and Anise. The heart brings Geranium. It dries down to Sandalwood, Benzoin, Incense, and Musk.
How long does Geranium pour Monsieur last, and how strong is it?
Geranium pour Monsieur by Frédéric Malle has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Geranium pour Monsieur?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, and daytime.
What layers well with Geranium pour Monsieur?
Bergamot by Commodity is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share geranium, sandalwood, and musk. Apply Geranium pour Monsieur first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Geranium pour Monsieur : 2 sprays Bergamot.
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