Roger & Gallet
Roger & Gallet
135 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The Amalfi lemon attacks with almost aggressive brightness, supported by a cool lavender-bergamot duo that smells vaguely institutional—not off-putting, but distinctly structured. You're immediately aware this won't be a crowd-pleaser; the citrus has a sharp, slightly green quality that resists the urge to charm.
As the citrus retreats, thyme and sage bloom with unexpected intensity, turning the fragrance herbal and distinctly savoury. These middle notes create a green, slightly peppery character that transforms Open into something closer to a fragrant herb bundle than a conventional perfume, with an almost culinary dryness settling onto the skin.
The tobacco, patchouli, and vetiver emerge to anchor everything into earthy stability, creating a warm, slightly animalic base that lingers close to the skin. What remains is subtle and intimate—earthy, slightly spiced, with a mineral quality that feels more like a second skin than a fragrance.
Open Roger & Gallet arrives as a paradox—a whisper masquerading as a declaration. This is not a fragrance that announces itself; rather, it invites you into an intimate conspiracy of green herbalism and smouldering earth. The Amalfi lemon cuts through with Mediterranean brightness, but it's immediately corralled by lavender and bergamot that feel less summery than contemplative, as though you've wandered into a sun-drenched monastery garden at dusk.
What distinguishes Open is how the heart refuses to soften into floral sweetness. Instead, thyme and sage emerge with an almost culinary precision—not the sage of cooking, but the sage of ancient apothecaries, dusty and slightly astringent. These herbs don't play nice with the citrus opening; they argue with it, creating a tension that keeps the fragrance from ever feeling polished or safe.
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3.8/5 (140)