Bakir
by Long Lost Perfume

Originally produced by Germaine Montiel, Irma Shorall's reissue of this fine scent is a laudable reincarnation. I find the Shorell reissue to be fresher and last longer in a balanced way than my old hoarded stock bottle of this nifty elixer.

The galbanum here stands out in a way fans of Lancome's Magie Noire will appreciate. The oakmoss supports in a way which cannot be denied. If you are into assertive dark-resinous-incensious odors that last and boost your spirits throughout the day (or night), this is a strong possibility deserving of your consideration. A classy and definately alpha-woman scent (although I could see the right man pulling this off). Finally, a resurrection of a heritage fragrance not overdone in choking florals!

9th January, 2012.

I adore this fragrance, and use it as my signature scent. I first found it probably in 1974 in some local department store in VA -- fell in love immediately, and then lost it, figuring it was gone forever. I was SO pleased to find that longlostperfumes.net had resurrected it, notwithstanding the label was not the same -- and have been wearing it again ever since ? 2003 or so.

18th August, 2011.

A weird, outstandingly "brutal" scent. I find it utterly unpleasant. There's some pungent, awful note in it which bites my nose. Could imagine this on a man, but would not want to smell it on a woman, because it is coarse and the drydown reminds me of cod-liver oil. Vile!

21st September, 2010. (Last Edited: 8th October, 2010.)

I wasn't too thrilled about this the first time I tried it, because I was still in my aldehydophobic phase. That phase has thankfully ended and I'm now enjoying many vintage perfumes. Bakir from Irma Shorell (Long Lost Perfumes) is one of my favorites. It's a spicy oriental with a lovely, warm drydown. Reminds me a lot of Noir Epices, actually. Simply gorgeous, especially for autumn evenings.

2nd August, 2010.

Oooooo! I just received my bottle from Long Lost Perfume. I ordered it on the basis of the reviews on that firm's site plus the one posted by paloma54...hadn't ever smelled the original. I agree about the Christmasy scent...maybe a little bit fir needles and maybe a bit of bayberry? Whatever the blend is, I really like it. It IS bold--maybe even a little masculine--or at least exceptionally assertive.

12nd December, 2005.

I second Paloma54; the word that comes to mind immediately is "strange" -- then "deep" and "mysterious." Not a modern fragrance in any sense; idiosyncratic, complex, and not easy to grasp. Never having tried the original, I found mine at Long Lost Perfume. I do love it but have to pick my moments.

9th November, 2005.