Germaine Monteil Royal Secret II
What does it smell like?
Main smell: warm spicy and woody. It opens with cinnamon and grapefruit, moves to violet and lily-of-the-valley and dries down to vanilla and sandalwood.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Royal Secret II notes
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What you smell first
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The main smell
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What stays on your skin
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Germaine Monteil Royal Secret II in detail
Royal Secret II comes from Germaine Monteil.
Which weather suits Royal Secret II
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring.
More from Germaine Monteil
The house has 9 perfumes here, led by Bakir Cologne unisex, Champagne and Galore.
Will people notice Royal Secret II?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by woody and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and woody smells and notes like violet and vanilla. Less obvious notes include lemon, jasmine and patchouli.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
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Similar picks to try: Joop! (6 shared notes), Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (7 shared notes), Lush Lord of Misrule unisex (6 shared notes) and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can I wear Royal Secret II to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Royal Secret II?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.