Eau de Parfum1981
Eau de Monsieur
Annick GoutalThe nose · 19 fragrances · also made Vetiver (1985)Portrait →

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Goutal  ·  Sold as masculine

Eau de Monsieur

The quiet confidence of stepping into an office in the early morning, where crisp citrus notes blend with the rich earthiness of a freshly prepared workspace.

4.19171 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
citrusfresh spicyaromaticwoodygreenwarm spicy
Eau de MonsieurPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate10% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak10%
Weak22%
Moderate57%
Long lasting8%
Eternal2%
SillageIntimate25% say strong or enormous
Intimate38%
Moderate38%
Strong12%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine65%
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Unisex35%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 1981 by Annick Goutal, Eau de Monsieur is a Woody Chypre fragrance for both women and men. The composition opens with the freshness of citrus and aromatic herbs before settling into a mossy, earthy base that adds a warm, powdery depth. This blend creates a distinct sense of sophistication and understated elegance. Annick Goutal's approach to perfumery is evident here — she sought to capture the essence of everyday moments with her fragrances, making Eau de Monsieur a lasting classic.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to your pulse points for a balanced effect. The citrus top notes are prominent initially but fade within an hour, allowing the warm and powdery base notes to shine throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Eau de Monsieur, Goutal

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Annick Goutal portrait
03 · The nose

Annick Goutal

From concert pianist to perfumer

Annick Goutal, born in France in 1946, first trained as a pianist before turning to modeling — a path that brought her to Grasse, where she discovered perfumery.

19fragrances
1946born
Frenchnationality

Designer Goutal

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Adds rose, fruity and floral; shares patchouli.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.19/ 5 · 171 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 8%.

Love41%
Like48%
OK3%
Dislike8%
Hate0%
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