Royal Secret by Germaine Monteil
Women 1935
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Description
Royal Secret by Germaine Monteil is a chypre floral fragrance created for women. Launched in 1935, this composition features an olfactory pyramid designed by a master perfumer. The top notes unfold with galbanum, lavender, lemon, and bergamot; the heart reveals geranium, rose, orange blossom, violet, and lily of the valley; while the base settles on sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, and vetiver.
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Key notes
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Top
galbanum
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Heart
geranium
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Base
sandalwood
Community
293 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 2.7%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
714 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
293 votes
Season
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180 votes
Time of day
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116 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Royal Secret
Royal Secret by Germaine Monteil is a chypre floral fragrance created for women. Launched in 1935, this composition features an olfactory pyramid designed by a master perfumer. The top notes unfold with galbanum, lavender, lemon, and bergamot; the heart reveals geranium, rose, orange blossom, violet, and lily of the valley; while the base settles on sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, and vetiver.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
80 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
91 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
40 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
28 votes
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charlotinable
The most sensual elegance in a bottle, a distinguished fragrance that turns to powder on the skin. Its longevity is magnificent and enveloping, lasting for hours on clothes and skin, even after washing the garment; it just lingers. I adore and revere it for being a classic that refuses to fade.
VainillaDulce
To me, this classic is indescribable and enchanting. It’s very feminine with a slight masculine touch, probably due to the vetiver. Upon application, the citrus notes with a hint of lavender give way to sandalwood and vetiver, captivating my senses. Then emerge patchouli (with a sweet touch), vanilla, geranium, rose, and orange blossom in the dry down. Classics are my favorites for that glamour and complexity; they make me surrender. It’s aimed at an elegant, feminine woman with a strong character and overwhelming personality. Today it’s hard to find this beauty, perhaps discontinued, but its sillage and longevity are excellent for autumn/winter and evenings. Rating 9/10