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Pour Monsieur Concentree vs Scandal Pour Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,613 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Pour Monsieur Concentree

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Scandal Pour Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pour Monsieur Concentree3/7
Scandal Pour Homme3/7
Ratings & consensus
Pour Monsieur Concentree
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Scandal Pour Homme
Sillage & projection
Scandal Pour Homme
Value for money
Pour Monsieur Concentree
Versatility
Pour Monsieur Concentree
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Scandal Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Pour Monsieur ConcentreeChanel
Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 942 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 671 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

942 votes

58%Love
28%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value37
Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeLavenderPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
CardamomNutmeg
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossOpoponaxVetiver
Top
LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet
Base
OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom
InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Pour Monsieur Concentree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter61
Day79
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex10
Women4
Work 35%Date 31%Casual 24%Party 10%
Men87
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,754

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,096

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree transforms traditional French citrus into a warmer, spiced profile. The first spray releases a brisk burst of petitgrain and tart mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. The sharp citrus edge quickly softens into herbal lavender and fresh cardamom. As the heart unfolds, grated nutmeg add…

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Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pour Monsieur Concentree or Scandal Pour Homme?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Pour Monsieur Concentree is rated 4.29/5 from 942 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose Pour Monsieur Concentree for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pour Monsieur Concentree or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme lasts longest (Scandal Pour Homme 75/100, Pour Monsieur Concentree 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pour Monsieur Concentree or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, Pour Monsieur Concentree 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pour Monsieur Concentree and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Pour Monsieur Concentree or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pour Monsieur Concentree is the stronger pick. For winter, Pour Monsieur Concentree is the stronger pick. Pour Monsieur Concentree suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pour Monsieur Concentree and Scandal Pour Homme?

Pour Monsieur Concentree has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Opoponax and Vetiver. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.

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