- Geranium Pour Monsieur Frederic Malle for men:
main accords
aromatic
fresh spicy
green
warm spicy
rose
amber
anis
herbal
soft spicy
powdery
The inspiration behind Frederic Malle's latest creation stems from his work on the soap Anterenea, which evokes memories of the rich, luxurious soaps of his childhood. During the formulation process, his focus was drawn to geranium essence—a key component that delivers a pure, refined olfactory experience. The result,Geranium Pour Monsieur, emerges as a distinctive new option for men seeking ultra-sophisticated freshness, where natural essences are artfully enhanced by cutting-edge technology.
This men’s fragrance centers on its defining ingredient: geranium essence. Collaborating with perfumer Dominique Ropion, Malle set out to craft a composition that surrounds this core with opulent, masculine notes. The vision was a clean, pristine scent with enduring freshness, achieved through a blend of Chinese geranium, rhodinol (a bright, aromatic extract from Chinese geranium), anise, and mint. Warm spices—cloves and cinnamon—add an elegant, masculine twist, while sandalwood and a novel white musk variant ensure the fragrance maintains its fresh, sophisticated allure throughout the day.
一.Pros
1.Fresh, crisp, high quality mint
2.Masterful composition
3.Crisp, calm, comforting and relaxing
4.Perfect for summer
5.Cool and rapturous juxtaposition
6.Gender-neutral fragrance
7.Lovely restraint
8.Complementary ingredients
二.Cons
1.Expensive price point
2.Intense toothpaste and mint scent
3.Mint bubble gum-like opening
4.Not suitable for all skin types or ages
5.Soapy drydown
6.Dusty attic-like note
7.Skews towards older men
8.Overpowering geranium
What truly sets this formula apart is the way natural notes are amplified by innovative techniques: cinnamon is extracted via CO₂ technology, and mint undergoes specialized molecular distillation to produce a concentrated mint absolute.Geranium Pour Monsieurthus bridges the natural and the digital age, merging time-honored ingredients with modern advancements. Ropion, aiming to craft a deep, layered trail, enriched the fragrance with an exotic touch—combining incense resinoid and Siamese styrax benzoin.
The top notes unfold with mint absolute, peppermint oil, Chinese geranium oil, rhodinol, anethol, and floralozone. At its heart lie CO₂-extracted cinnamon and clove oil, while the base features a harmonious blend of white musk, ambroxan, sandalwood, incense resinoid, and Siamese styrax benzoin.
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Mint 2.Geranium 3.Star Anise 4.Basil
Middle Notes
1.Clove 2.Cinnamon 3.Eucalyptus 4.Lily of the Valley
Base Notes
1.Musk 2.Sandalwood 3.Incense 4.Styrax 5.Benzoin 6.Ambroxan
