Essence No. 4 Oud
meets Monsieur.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with oud; Eau de parfum leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Elie Saab Essence No. 4 OudConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Frederic Malle MonsieurEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de parfum |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Leading accords | oud · fresh spicy · amber | woody · patchouli · amber |
| Notes unique to this record | Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Black Pepper | Rum, Tangerine, Patchouli, Incense, Cedar, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Suede, Labdanum |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.51 · 171 votes | 3.71 · 862 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.77 · 219 votes | 2.62 · 968 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Essence No. 4 Oud
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Monsieur
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water\aqua\eau, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Evernia prunastri (oakmoss) extract, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Bht
Source: Frederic Malle official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference ILN44392
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed oud and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed woody and patchouli direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.