Mandarin OrangeOpens with
CardamomHeart
VanillaDries down to
Jacques PolgeThe nose · 76 fragrances · also made Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum (2014)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Chanel · Sold as masculine
Pour Monsieur Concentree
The quiet intensity of a leather-bound library where citrus freshness meets woody warmth.
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Pour Monsieur ConcentreePremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessBoss Soul · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Pour Monsieur Concentrée by Chanel was launched in 1989 and crafted by Jacques Polge, a fragrance that marries the freshness of citrus and aromatic notes with the warmth of spices and woods. The opening is bright and zesty, thanks to mandarin orange and petitgrain, which cut through the air like a crisp morning breeze. As it evolves, cardamom and nutmeg introduce a subtle spiciness, followed by the earthy tones of oakmoss and vetiver that ground the composition in a woody richness. The final touch comes from vanilla and opoponax, adding a warm, comforting finish.
Apply one or two sprays to the neck and wrists for a balanced wear. The fragrance's aromatic opening is quite bright, so it works best during cooler hours when the spicy and woody base notes have time to develop fully.
Fig. 01 — Pour Monsieur Concentree, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
The Pour Monsieur line
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 10%.