Monsieur Musk (1973)
by Dana

Straightforward musk with a virile temperament, aromatic, spicy and citrusy elements in the top, some white flowers in the middle and a touch of vanilla and amber in the dry down. Some woods  give structure but the musk has a starring role as well as i agree  who with writes about a viney aroma that exudes from the blend expecially in the hot wheather.  The note of musk is slow and is late to come out as others write. The first part of the evolution is grassy and dusty-spicy while the final outcome is soapy, a bit laundry and musky-mossy. The sensation is that of having a very clean and soapy (almost edible) potion with an opaque and masculine old-school (moss-lavender-citrus) feel. A very nice soapy musk for office and daily usage.

28th November, 2011.

used to be Houbigant's, now is under DANA.

Get Houbigant version if possible, it's a well craft scent, with spicy, smoky and musky nots so balanced. it's much better than the dana's, though I admit dana's is still a nice and easy one, esp for its low price.

3rd November, 2011.

The only musk I will wear - I call it a good cheap thrill.

Most musks to me smell very old lady floral powder bomb. This one has a unique grassy green spice to it. It is almost like an expensive man's bar of soap.

Never loud or shrill it just stays very close to your skin and only detected by those who get very close to you.

I always keep a bottle on hand when I need to take a break from fragrances.

23rd July, 2011.

I found a massive bottle of this at Big Lots. 8 ounces! Nobody makes 8 oz. bottles anymore (what I wouldn't give for a vintage 8 ouncer of Chanel for Men...). For less than ten bucks. I couldn't not buy it. This is really interesting stuff. Really complex. It goes on like green spices...top notes I can't really describe. It took me a long time to like the top notes. It's so not musky you think it's a mistake. The sheer hint of musk only comes much later in the dry down...I can't quite put this one into words...you just have to try and see if you like it. I most decidedly do!

25th June, 2011.

Among straightforward musks, this is probably the best of the affordable lot. Also, it has very good longevity and projection, unlike Coty Musk for example. This is also more typically masculine than Kiehl's or Alyssa Ashley, although those seem a tad more refined than Monsieur Musk.

Monsieur is a rich musk with less flower and more booze; on me it has an almost wine-like aroma, especially in warmer weather. This adds to its potency and stamina; I regularly get 14 hours-plus from MM.

Given the relatively low price tag, this is a safe bet for men who like a less flowery but long lasting old school musk.

16th September, 2010. (Last Edited: 5th September, 2011.)

this is a great one to have on the shelf for anything too sweet.
too many white flowers?
too much vanilla?
overly innocent bland fruitiness?
a little of this ground into anything makes it spicy in the herb garden/zesty way
great for creating something beautiful from what might have gone in the trash

dirt cheap and good to have around
even and especially for ladies

22nd April, 2010.