{"title":"Germaine Monteil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOur collection of Germaine Monteil fragrances:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermaine Monteil was an influential mid-century luxury house founded in New York in 1936 by French-born fashion designer Germaine Monteil. After establishing a reputation for high-end haute couture, Monteil pivoted her brand to focus exclusively on cosmetics and fine fragrance, quickly becoming a cornerstone of classic American beauty. Her perfume division earned acclaim for creating rich, opulent, and complex compositions, producing legendary releases like the oriental-chypre Royal Secret (1958), the bold floriental Galore (1964), the resinous and spicy Bakir (1975), and Champagne (1983). Though ownership shifts late in the century eventually led to the discontinuation of her classic lineup, vintage Germaine Monteil formulations remain celebrated by collectors for their depth, longevity, and traditional mid-century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"germaine-monteil-bakir-cologne","title":"Bakir Cologne 1970's Batch, Women Perfume Sample","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"isPasted\"\u003eFragrance Description:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermaine Monteil Bakir Cologne, is a resinous dark oriental fragrance. It opens with sharp spices, and crisp aldehydes that quickly transitions into a lush, velvety floral heart dominated by creamy rose, ylang-ylang, and fiery carnation spiced heavily with cloves. As it settles, it dries down into a rich, languid oriental base defined by dark amber, smoky incense, myrrh, benzoin, and earthy undertones of oakmoss and patchouli. If your a fan of fragrances like Youth Dew, or Opium you'll love Bakir Cologne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release\/Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bottles Batch Code\/year:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A = 1970's Batch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall, Winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSix Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjection: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feminine marketed but I would consider it unisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Era: \u003c\/strong\u003eClassic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentifying the vintage: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe first formulations like this one, were made by Germaine Monteil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem id=\"isPasted\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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You'll receive one quality-checked sample from the fragrance pictured. All of our items are authentic. However due to age, batch variation, or reformulation, there may be slight differences within any perfume's original scent profile. 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