Duc de Vervins
HoubigantEau de Toilette1985
Side by side
Duc de Vervins vs. Bon Monsieur
Is Duc de Vervins better than Bon Monsieur?
Bon Monsieur rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
LavenderOakmossPatchouliBergamotMusk
aromaticfresh spicycitruslavenderwoodymossyearthy
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The essentials
What's different between Duc de Vervins and Bon Monsieur?
| Duc de Vervins | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Manuel Cross |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Duc de Vervins and Bon Monsieur smell?
Duc de Vervins
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Woody
Mossy
Herbal
Earthy
Bon Monsieur
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Duc de Vervins and Bon Monsieur share?
Top
LavenderBergamotLemon
BergamotLavenderBalsam Fir
Heart
RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg
Rose GeraniumCarnationCedarLily of the ValleyPatchouli
Base
OakmossPatchouliMusk
OakmossSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderGeranium
Rose GeraniumLavenderCarnationLily of the Valley
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Duc de Vervins and Bon Monsieur work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Duc de Vervins or Bon Monsieur?
| Duc de Vervins | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Duc de Vervins and Bon Monsieur?
This is what people mean when they say 'classical.' Not stuffy. Not dated. Just correct. The kind of fragrance that smells expensive because it was composed before anyone decided masculine fragrance.Duc de Vervins
This is a fougère that doesn't apologize for what it is. The oakmoss brings genuine earthiness, and the structure holds together from opening to dry down.Bon Monsieur
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