Germaine Monteil Realm
The smell in short
Main smell: woody and amber. It opens with chamomile and citruses, moves to resins and cloves and dries down to vetiver and incense.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
Realm notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Germaine Monteil Realm
Realm comes from Germaine Monteil.
Other Germaine Monteil perfumes
The house has 9 perfumes here, led by Bakir Cologne unisex, Champagne and Galore.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like resins and vetiver. Less obvious notes include marjoram and sandalwood.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Gisada Ambassador Intense. Base notes like vetiver and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Realm?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
When in the day to wear Realm
It works in the day and at night.
Perfumes that smell like Realm
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Realm?
Winter and fall.
Can women wear Realm?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.