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Richard James Cologne
meets Pour Monsieur.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Ginger · Basil · Cardamom · Cedar

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Richard James Richard James Cologne bottle
Richard James

Richard James Cologne

Concentration not recorded

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Chanel Pour Monsieur bottle
Chanel

Pour Monsieur

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20061955
Leading accordscitrus · fresh spicy · aromaticaromatic · citrus · woody
Notes unique to this recordMandarin Orange, Blood Orange, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon Peel, Italian Lemon, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Red Pepper, Verbena, Orange Blossom, Allspice, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Jasmine, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka BeanSicilian Lemon, Petitgrain, Neroli, Coriander, Oakmoss, Vetiver
Longevity / 53.43 · 7 votes2.89 · 1,078 votes
Projection / 42.75 · 8 votes2.02 · 1,218 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.

Compare the labels

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.

Richard James Cologne

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Pour Monsieur

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

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 verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.