Magdalena553 – 2022-06-07:

5 out of 5

This is my very first blind buy, and a great one at that. When I read lemon lemon verbena and Hinoki, I thought there was a good chance I would like it and for just over $30, I think this is a steal.
the scent itself is exactly what is advertised…lemon, lemon verbena and oakmoss. There may be a tiny bit of Hinoki on the drydown, but I think it is barely noticeable. The blast of lemon on the top goes right into the lemon verbena middle note and dries down to herbal Oakmoss and a touch of lemon verbena that is left.
Super classy scent that discreetly screams sophistication, elegance, and simplicity while maintaining a complex edge. This fragrance is a modern update to the original which was composed in the 1950s. The parallels to some of the other great/classic scents of the era like Floris No 89 and Guerlain Vetiver are hard to miss. There is none of the sweetness and extreme unisex feel that is so prevalent in ultra-modern fragrances, but it could theoretically be worn by women, as well.
Sillage is mild and longevity is average at best. This won’t last a whole day on your skin or clothes and it smells and behaves more like an all natural botanical oils fragrance than a designer fragrance. Yet Guerlain’s frags usually have quite a bit more staying power. As does Floris No 89. So this will require 5+ sprays and for some of it to land on your clothing if you want to be able to smell it after several hours. 7 sprays may be more like it, and I am one who usually goes easy on the number of sprays.
Overall, this is a sensational fragrance that harkens back to the 1950s in a good way and allows men to smell great without overwhelming their olfactory environment.

Rezer – 2022-06-07:

4 out of 5

I love this scent, I really do. Its at par with the best of the citrusy classics from YSL, CD, Chanel and Armani.
The performance, however, is abaolutely horrible! I’m fully aware that citrus scents are not exactly solid performers, but this is ridiculous. 30 minutes and it’s gone.
Why, Givenchy, why??

Intonfomo – 2022-06-07:

3 out of 5

Definitely not for the younger but an absolute masterpiece, even now reformulated, as for the few negative comments it lasts on me for 6hrs+. Subtle, refined and timeless.

nik61088 – 2022-06-07:

3 out of 5

A truly elegant, understated and sophisticated fragrance for a gentleman. This smells like its comes from the 50s and that is a good thing, it is timeless. Lemony citrus opening with a light herbal moss dry down.
This is a great fragrance to wear in warm weather, it is light and refreshing. You will need to apply generously on skin and clothes, but that is never a problem as this is not a cloying fragrance. It will not offend others being so pleasant and as it is not big in projection, but that ties in with the understated elegant character of the fragrance and hopefully the wearer. Longevity is not the best but spraying on clothes helps a little, however you will still need to reapply throughout the day.
In the same family as Chanel Pour Monsieur and Dior Eau Sauvage as elegant, timeless, citrus classics, ideal for the warmer months.

Fetomivot – 2022-06-07:

4 out of 5

Impressively, Monsieur de Givenchy manages to stay firmly rooted in tradition without ever feeling dated. That means for any man, of any age, who wants a fragrance that universally conveys good taste and understatement — this is it. MdG won’t offend anyone—ever. It’s as suitable for office wear as it is for your wedding. It can be worn year-round, although especially good in Spring and Summer. Truly timeless, MdG is classic without being retro or dated. And if all that wasn’t enough—it’s surprisingly inexpensive.

Virelip – 2022-06-07:

4 out of 5

A nice lemon soapy citrus to start which is followed by lavender and pepper. As time goes by you get a subtle hint of civet which adds character to the scent. I can also pick up woods and subtle floral’s.
A lovely discreet gentlemen’s cologne that has class and character!

marko-combo – 2022-06-07:

3 out of 5

This is a classic IMO. It is up there with Boucheron and Chanel Pour Homme, it is a gentleman’s fragrance. The citrus opening is elegant and as it dries down the lavender and woodiness brings forth the true elegance of this fragrance.
As for longevity and silage, I give myself 5 spritz of this juice and it goes for 5 hrs, which is fine with me and projects within my realm, 6 inches, for the course of its life. Magnificent.

Димон Белый – 2022-06-07:

3 out of 5

I totally made up my mind about this one. It is indeed a very nice retro chypre that will sit nicely in my collection next to Pour Monsieur Chanel, Sagamore and Eau Sauvage. There’s a hint of lavender that gives it a little dandy-esque aura like Mouchoir de Monsieur. I definitely leave those perfumes for the warmer months and I suspect the only way to be able to notice it and enjoy it will be to spray it also on clothes. It’s another one that seems not so potent but all is forgiven because it’s quite cute.

zdan – 2022-06-07:

3 out of 5

Profonda delusione. La mia versione – si tratta di un tester – è caratterizzate da note agrumate secche e sintetiche, con qualche vago ricordo di macchia mediterranea. Monocorde e piatto, privo di slancio e complessità. Non ho idea di come fosse l’edizione originale, ma questa per me è insufficiente.
Voto personale: 5/10

SEMNIKOLAI – 2022-06-07:

5 out of 5

Una limonata di gran classe dove il muschio accompagna il cesto di limoni e bergamotto in tutto il tempo che la fragranza si irradia dalla mia pelle. Tra gli agrumati che a me piacciono molto non è quello che prenderei, comunque accettabile. Profumo 6,5/10

kol0607 – 2022-06-07:

3 out of 5

Excellent frangrance with a vintage aura.
Perfect for Real gentlemen over 60 y.o.
I’ll keep it for the future.

bobr666 – 2022-06-07:

4 out of 5

The Monsieur is one of a crew of wonderful masculine citrus chypres from the mid-20th century–Rochas Moustache, Chanel pour Monsieur, YSL pour Homme.) This genre smells like the middle ground between the feminine green chypre of the 1960s-1970s (Private Collection, Scherrer de Scherrer, Weil de Weil) and Eau de Cologne. Bear in mind I know the more current formulations of these citrus chypres, which according to many are ghosts of their earlier iterations. Myself, I turn to the above green chypres if I’m looking for ballsiness and volume. I like the current men’s citrus chypres for their subtlety and personal scale. I like this genre for wearing like Eau de Cologne with endurance. For this use, the Monsieur is perfect. (I have the les Mythiques formulation.)
The big dog on this block is Chanel pour Monsieur. At any time since its release it’s been considered the best men’s chypre on the market. Many call it the best men’s chypre of all time. I only know a recent formulation, and while pretty, it’s so short lived, and fades to such a spectral version of itself that I have to consider it effectively discontinued.
OK, obeisance and eulogy to Chanel done, on to Monsieur de Givenchy. The Monsieur is a long-lasting but light perfume that balances the simple composition, restraint and allure that leads to that rare outcome in masculine perfumery: quiet but unashamed beauty. I’ve found many who see MdG as the most damaged by reformulations of this genre. Perhaps for their purposes it is, but I find it enjoyable in the way that it accomplishes all the goals of the citrus chypre genre. It’s dry/bitter and austere. It reflects your skin. It combines an herbal citrus blend (pepper/lemon/bergamot) with a waxy musky quality that is distinctive yet easy-going. The floral notes give some depth. It starts rosy and eases into a low-key white floral tone that eventually settle into a carnation note that remains through drydown. Carnation? Or was that the pepper from the start? This little twist shows that for as unfussy as this genre is, the Monsieur wears an I’ve-got-a-secret smile from start to finish.
To some, this is a faded gentleman. To me, a charmer.
from scenthurdle

найтимен – 2022-06-07:

4 out of 5

While this is a pleasing scent, I wore the original as long as I could find it, and this one doesn’t compare.
The original was a”fuller”, more complex scent which worked for daytime but was great for night. Had amazing longevity as well. I like the new well enough, but it doesn’t seem to last more than a few hours at most.
Sunny South

Sidorov120 – 2022-06-07:

4 out of 5

Aaaah! love this fragrance, the smell takes me to my youth.
Now I’m happy for his reissue, so much so that I have 3 bottles

IpsyMan – 2022-06-07:

5 out of 5

Les Parfums Mythiques – Monsieur de Givenchy is truly a stunning creation!
Regrettably, I’ve never had the opportunity here in Australia to sample the original formulation of Monsieur de Givenchy, so I’m unable to compare between the two. However, if this modern interpretation is anything to go by, then the original must surely have been one of the greatest ever male perfumes.
Comparisons could easily be made with Dior’s Eau Sauvage and YSL’s Pour Homme, but as the original Monsieur de Givenchy was created at least 5 years before Eau Sauvage and over a decade before YSL’s Pour Homme, I’d say that Givenchy was clearly leading the way in gentlemen’s scents in 1959. Chanel’s Pour Monsieur from 1955 is similar in construction, but where that has a herb/spice middle, Les Parfums Mythiques – Monsieur de Givenchy sticks to subtle florals.
Although this is heavily leaning towards citric, even serial citrus haters could find something to love here. The florals do their job really well. They subdue and refine the citrus just enough to take away that ‘sharp’ edge found in other citrus based scents like Dior’s Eau Sauvage. It finishes off with a very gentle woody base that matches perfectly with the top and middle notes.
It’s a very distinguished fragrance without being sharp. Overall this comes across as classic and elegant. Les Parfums Mythiques – Monsieur de Givenchy is a true gentlemen’s fragrance.