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Messire by Jean d'Albret (1961): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Jean d'Albret/Messire

Messire by Jean d'Albret

Fragrance / 1961

Messire

MASCULINE

7.5/ 105 ratings

CitrusWoodyEarthy

amber

aromatic

Released: 1961
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

MessireJean d'Albret

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Bergamot Verbena

Heart notes

Base notes

Palisander Rosewood

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Earthy

amber

aromatic

mossy

patchouli

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.5 / 10

Sillage4.0 / 10

Value5.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Winter

Day100%

Night33%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.5/10

Excellent

5 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Messire by Jean d'Albret smell like?+

Messire by Jean d'Albret features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Bergamot, and Verbena at the top, Coriander and Lavender at the heart, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Vetiver in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, earthy.

What are the notes in Messire?+

Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, and Verbena. Heart notes: Coriander and Lavender. Base notes: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Benzoin, Amber, and Patchouli.

Is Messire for men or women?+

Messire by Jean d'Albret is designed for men.

When was Messire released?+

Messire by Jean d'Albret was launched in 1961.

What fragrances are similar to Messire?+

Fragrances similar to Messire include Eau de Lavande Messire by Jean d'Albret, Lavande 90º by Jean d'Albret, Ecusson by Jean d'Albret, Mensonge by Fragonard, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Messire by Jean d'Albret is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Messire was launched in 1961. Top notes are Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Coriander and Lavender; base notes are Amber, Oakmoss, Palisander Rosewood, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.