Royal Secret II by Germaine Monteil bottle
Germaine Monteil

Royal Secret II

4.2/5 · 27 votes Feminine 1999
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day25
Night100
Fall88
Winter88
Spring25
Summer0
Our take

The velvet curtain parts and a wave of warm air carries the scent of Royal Secret II through a dimly lit lounge. The opening is bright with a sharp citrus burst of grapefruit and lemon, but the cinnamon leafs immediately through, wrapping the fruit in a red spice that feels heavy against the cold glass of the windows. It is a sharp entrance that quickly yields to the interior of the room.

As the evening settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of violet and lily-of-the-valley. The jasmine adds a creamy weight that pulls the flowers down from the air to the skin. The base becomes the true character of the space. Sandalwood enters with a dry, creamy polish that mingles with a generous pour of vanilla. Patchouli anchors the blend with an earthy, dark soil note that prevents the vanilla from becoming a simple sugar. It is a powdery, woody blanket that sits close to the neck.

The lounge fills with the scent of polished wood and sweet smoke as the fragrance fully rests on the skin. The cinnamon remains, but it is now a background hum to the rich sandalwood and the lingering white petals. It is a composition that feels complete in the dark, surrounded by heavy fabrics and quiet conversation. The final impression is a deep, warm spicy vanilla.

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