Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Pour Monsieur
Pour Monsieur by Chanel (1955) is built around Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Tarragon. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Tarragon, Carnation, Oakmoss. What differs: Artemisia, Coriander, Rosemary.
- 2
Versace · 1986
Versace L'Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Carnation, Labdanum, Oakmoss. What differs: Green Notes, Basil, Petitgrain.
- 3
Hermès · 1970
Équipage
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tarragon, Carnation, Oakmoss, Vetiver. What differs: Rosewood, Clary Sage, Marjoram.
- 4
Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Tarragon, Lemon, Bergamot, Vetiver, Oakmoss. What differs: Clary Sage, Thyme, Cardamom.
- 5
Dior · 1980
Jules
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tarragon, Carnation, Sandalwood, Oakmoss. What differs: Cumin, Lavender, Basil.
- 6
Givenchy · 1986
Xeryus
Shared notes: Lemon, Tarragon, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss. What differs: Lavender, Mace, Mandarin.
- 7
Guerlain · 1989
Samsara
Shared notes: Tarragon, Bergamot, Lemon, Carnation, Sandalwood. What differs: Green Notes, Jasmine, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss. What differs: Aldehydes, Mandarin, Gardenia. Positioned as Feminine.
- 9
Rochas · 1970
Eau de Rochas
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Carnation, Oakmoss, Vetiver. What differs: Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin. Positioned as Feminine.
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Guerlain · 1985
Derby
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver. What differs: Artemisia, Peppermint, Jasmine. Same family (Chypre).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Pour Monsieur?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is the closest: it shares 7 notes with Pour Monsieur, including Bergamot, Neroli, Tarragon.
What is an alternative to Pour Monsieur from another house?
Tsar (Van Cleef & Arpels, 1989) picks up Bergamot, Neroli, Tarragon in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.