11
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Monsoon (original)
feminine
Created by Maurice Roucel
Monsoon (original) by Monsoon is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Monsoon (original) was launched in 1994. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Water Notes and Green Notes; middle notes are Lily, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Blackberry and Jasmine; base notes are oak moss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Monsoon from 1994 is a crisp fragrance of green nuances. It was produced in collaboration with Coty and developed by Maurice Roucel. It opens with ozonic notes and wet green leaves. Gardenia, ylang-ylang, lily, jasmine and dewberry are located in the heart, while the base consists of patchouli, oak moss, amber and sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
35%
Win
67%
Spr
100%
Sum
48%
Fall
Day & Night
90%
Day
67%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
149 votes
4.53
Love it
9564%
Like it
4430%
OK
43%
Dislike
64%
Hate it
00%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 6 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Monsoon (original) is fondly remembered by the community as an excellent 90s oceanic fragrance that balanced fresh floral notes with warm woody undertones without excessive calone. The fragrance is now highly sought after and difficult to find, with collectors paying premium prices for remaining vintage bottles, making it an irreplaceable scent for those who wore it.
Strengths
- Warm, bright, and fresh fragrance with excellent longevity
- Distinctive bottle design that stands out
- Nostalgic 90s oceanic fragrance without being overly calone-heavy
- Floral with warm woody drydown that feels balanced and wearable
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and very difficult to find
- Vintage bottles on resale markets command high prices
- No modern equivalent perfectly captures the original scent
Best for
Winter wearNostalgic/casual everydayThose seeking 90s oceanic fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
