Woody
Notescedarwoodfrankincenseoakmosspapyruspatchoulipoplar absolutesandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#clean
#sexy
Style
for him
Poplar, patchouli, incense wood, papyrus, cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Eight woody notes tower in the forest, dense and dark but soon splashed with the mineral vibrancy of water cascading from the Auvergne mountains, bringing crushed leaves, moss and soil as it flows. Noble and organically sensual, Monsieur captures the harmony of the Bois Noirs, a remote and almost forgotten coniferious landscape lying deep in the heart of France.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
For an afternoon when rain has darkened the pavements and conversation settles into an unhurried rhythm. Monsieur’s mossy woods and wet-stone impression suggest a composed, tactile presence: earthy and sensual without relying on sweetness.
How to wear
The dense woody profile lends itself to cool or mild weather, when its mineral freshness can contrast with the earthy base. Begin with one or two sprays on skin and assess before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application light so the woods do not overwhelm the fresher impression.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer woods to sweetness, and find sensuality in moss, bark and mineral textures rather than vanilla or plush amber. Particularly suited to a taste for forest-like compositions that balance density with freshness.
Release year
2013
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a self-taught perfumer with a background in chemistry, known for combining technical experimentation with tactile, atmospheric compositions. His work ranges from the spicy warmth of Cozé to the tea-and-wood contrasts of Harmatan Noir. In Monsieur, he brings that approach to a densely wooded landscape, balancing earthy materials with an impression of mineral freshness.
Pierre Guillaume Black Collection’s story
Pierre Guillaume Paris treats perfume as an artistic meeting of science and poetry, with independent creative direction and in-house composition and manufacturing. Its Black Collection explores figurative scent portraits and biotechnology-derived ingredients, translating recognisable impressions into contemporary, wearable compositions.
Monsieur’s concept
Monsieur takes its inspiration from the Massif des Bois Noirs in Auvergne: dense woodland threaded with mountain streams and waterfalls. Its eight woody impressions evoke bark, moss and forest soil, while mineral freshness suggests water emerging from rock. Originally part of Huitième Art Parfums, it later joined the house’s Black Collection.
Extra info
Monsieur presents eight woody impressions together rather than in a conventional top–heart–base pyramid, with poplar absolute among its less familiar highlighted materials. Its Black Collection bottle uses the house’s signature shape with black ceramic injected inside the glass.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Bestsellers of 2024 | For HimCashmeran: the Autumn Molecule
Notescedarwoodfrankincenseoakmosspapyruspatchoulipoplar absolutesandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#clean
#sexy
Style
for him
Poplar, patchouli, incense wood, papyrus, cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Eight woody notes tower in the forest, dense and dark but soon splashed with the mineral vibrancy of water cascading from the Auvergne mountains, bringing crushed leaves, moss and soil as it flows. Noble and organically sensual, Monsieur captures the harmony of the Bois Noirs, a remote and almost forgotten coniferious landscape lying deep in the heart of France.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
For an afternoon when rain has darkened the pavements and conversation settles into an unhurried rhythm. Monsieur’s mossy woods and wet-stone impression suggest a composed, tactile presence: earthy and sensual without relying on sweetness.
How to wear
The dense woody profile lends itself to cool or mild weather, when its mineral freshness can contrast with the earthy base. Begin with one or two sprays on skin and assess before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application light so the woods do not overwhelm the fresher impression.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer woods to sweetness, and find sensuality in moss, bark and mineral textures rather than vanilla or plush amber. Particularly suited to a taste for forest-like compositions that balance density with freshness.
Release year
2013
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a self-taught perfumer with a background in chemistry, known for combining technical experimentation with tactile, atmospheric compositions. His work ranges from the spicy warmth of Cozé to the tea-and-wood contrasts of Harmatan Noir. In Monsieur, he brings that approach to a densely wooded landscape, balancing earthy materials with an impression of mineral freshness.
Pierre Guillaume Black Collection’s story
Pierre Guillaume Paris treats perfume as an artistic meeting of science and poetry, with independent creative direction and in-house composition and manufacturing. Its Black Collection explores figurative scent portraits and biotechnology-derived ingredients, translating recognisable impressions into contemporary, wearable compositions.
Monsieur’s concept
Monsieur takes its inspiration from the Massif des Bois Noirs in Auvergne: dense woodland threaded with mountain streams and waterfalls. Its eight woody impressions evoke bark, moss and forest soil, while mineral freshness suggests water emerging from rock. Originally part of Huitième Art Parfums, it later joined the house’s Black Collection.
Extra info
Monsieur presents eight woody impressions together rather than in a conventional top–heart–base pyramid, with poplar absolute among its less familiar highlighted materials. Its Black Collection bottle uses the house’s signature shape with black ceramic injected inside the glass.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Bestsellers of 2024 | For HimCashmeran: the Autumn Molecule