J.B. Williams Mon Triomphe Musk Plus Cologne 4 oz Splash Vintage 1970s
A wonderfully evocative survivor from the bold era of 1970s men's fragrance, Mon Triomphe Musk Plus was a musk-focused offering from J.B. Williams' Mon Triomphe men's grooming line. With its prominent Arc de Triomphe emblem, warm amber-colored fragrance, oversized four-ounce presentation, and tall brown cap, this bottle captures the distinctive styling of American men's fragrance during the period.
Available today is this 1970s vintage, made in the USA, original and authentic (Batch/Code Number: 701; Pre-UPC), long discontinued Mon Triomphe Musk Plus Cologne splash in a generous 4-ounce (118ml) size by J.B. Williams Co., New York, NY 10022. All photos were taken at high magnification to best highlight overall item condition. The buyer will receive the exact item pictured. Condition
This substantial clear glass splash bottle is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or other significant issues observed. The original tall brown cap is fully intact and presents beautifully. Most importantly, the bottle's fragile white enameled lettering and black-and-white Arc de Triomphe logo are completely intact, retaining an exceptionally crisp appearance for their age. The amber-colored fragrance contents also present beautifully through the clear glass.
The bottle does not come with its original presentation box. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Why This Item Stands Out
Mon Triomphe has become a difficult vintage men's fragrance to locate, particularly in the Musk Plus Cologne version and generous 4-ounce size. This item is especially appealing because of the exceptional preservation of its original bottle graphics. The Arc de Triomphe emblem, oversized white MON TRIOMPHE / MUSK PLUS lettering, amber fragrance, and tall brown cap create an unmistakably 1970s presentation. Surviving bottles of Musk Plus appear considerably less frequently than standard Mon Triomphe products, making this an appealing addition to a collection of vintage men's fragrances, musk colognes, American grooming products, or J.B. Williams memorabilia. Collector's Notes
J.B. Williams was a historic American toiletries and personal-care manufacturer whose origins date to the nineteenth century. The company became particularly well known for men's shaving, grooming, and fragrance products. The MON TRIOMPHE trademark was filed by J.B. Williams on February 4, 1972 for a product line encompassing cologne, aftershave, deodorant, and shaving cream. Period American advertising confirms that Mon Triomphe products were actively marketed throughout the 1970s. The French name Mon Triomphe translates approximately to “My Triumph,” while the product's visual identity prominently incorporates Paris' famous Arc de Triomphe. The bottle itself is marked “J. B. Williams Co. / N.Y., N.Y. 10022 / Mfg. U.S.A.” The base carries the code 701. Without documented J.B. Williams batch-decoding information, the code is retained as an identifying production number rather than used to assign an exact manufacture year. Fragrance History:
1972: J.B. Williams files the MON TRIOMPHE trademark for a men's grooming line that includes cologne, aftershave, deodorant, and shaving products.
Mid-1970s: Mon Triomphe appears in American retail advertising alongside other prominent men's fragrances and grooming products of the era.
Late 1970s: Mon Triomphe continues to be marketed in cologne, aftershave, and gift presentations, with Musk Plus becoming one of the more unusual variants associated with the line.
Early 1980s: Mon Triomphe products remain in circulation before the fragrance line eventually disappears from the market. Fragrance Notes
Surviving bottles and collector descriptions characterize Musk Plus as a warm, rich musk fragrance with woody, amber-like and softly powdery qualities, representative of the full-bodied musk colognes popular during the 1970s.
