L’Homme

7 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• honor1

  July 10, 2013

  

  What a pity it’s not sold here anymore, but I recommend it: it smells incredible and the opposite sex loves it.

• honor1

  July 29, 2013

  

  Señor Aroma is a shame it’s not sold here anymore, but I recommend it: it smells great and the other half loves it.

• Carpediem01@live.com.mx

  August 7, 2014

  

  Brutal scent, a classic that defined an era; what a shame it’s hard to find in Mexico anymore. It’s top-tier for any time of day.

• Josesan

  May 31, 2019

  

  The French brand Roger & Gallet has a history dating back to 1693 with the secret of ‘Aqua Mirabilis,’ sold in Cologne in 1709 as ‘Eau de Cologne.’ It was used by Goethe, Napoleon, Queen Victoria, and Mozart. In 1862, Armand Roger and Charles Gallet took over the Farina house and renamed it. The old Farina Eau de Cologne featured lemon, bergamot, neroli, myrtle, and sandalwood, and L’Homme by Roger & Gallet seems based on that, with its scented cleanliness vibe. It’s a soft fougère classic worthy of any collection. Its mix of citrus, florals, resins, spices, and woods is exquisite. The accord is solid and well-constructed: it smells like a spring forest, acidic leaves, and damp earth, with sublime freshness and cleanliness. The citrus adds freshness with a slight bitterness, the myrtle resin helps fix the scent, and nutmeg with lavender and lily of the valley bring complexity and floral sweetness. The sandalwood and amber finish seals that romantic sweetness. It’s one of my latest great discoveries: it has moderate sillage but lasts longer than expected for a cologne. It represents the simplest and most elegant classicism. It’s for everyone and any occasion. It’s a miracle that it’s still alive, made by L’Oréal. It can’t be missing from any wardrobe.

• DMJ

  October 19, 2024

  

  Thanks to my neighbor Jose for passing along a decant from his collection for me to review. L’Homme by Roger & Gallet is a fragrance that, despite having its golden era after its 1979 launch, feels out of place today. Its classic structure, with a citrus opening of bitter orange and lemon, combined with a heart of lavender and geranium, is a nod to men’s perfumery that stopped dominating the market a long time ago. While these fresh, clean notes were synonymous with discreet elegance back then, they now feel dated, especially compared to contemporary proposals. The real problem with L’Homme lies in its lack of evolution and limited performance. As the fragrance progresses, the spicy touches of nutmeg and clove try to add depth, but their impact is moderate and lacks the punch today’s users usually seek in a men’s perfume. The base, with vetiver, cedar, and amber, although pleasant, fails to stand out in an era where the market offers much more sophisticated and complex options. Current fragrances like Terre d’Hermès, Dior Sauvage, or even Bleu de Chanel surpass L’Homme hands down in both quality and performance. These proposals not only offer greater projection and longevity but also provide a more modern, dynamic olfactory structure with a higher capacity to adapt to different occasions. Even more accessible options, like Montblanc Explorer or Versace Dylan Blue, are better choices if you’re looking for something versatile and current. In conclusion, L’Homme is a relic of another time. Its scent may evoke nostalgia, but in a perfumery world that moves quickly, it feels outdated and surpassed by more innovative alternatives with better performance.

• jerry drake

  October 25, 2024

  

  Roger & Gallet L’Homme isn’t for a hip-hop teenager, but for a business man who wants to project seriousness. It’s a very pleasant men’s fragrance that balances old-school vibes with modernity, featuring a distinctly French style and composition. It starts citrusy with a noticeable nutmeg kick. Then comes the sweet, floral ylang-ylang, which takes a moment to grow on you, but ends up being a huge success in terms of complexity. It’s a simple composition that knows how to make every note count. It stands out for having a soft but perceptible mint note I’ve never smelled before. The base is rich and masculine, blending strong woods with herbal and spicy nuances. What saves the scent from being too bitter is the amber in the base, which wraps everything up softly. It’s an interesting, mature, and ultra-masculine aroma, though the performance is a bit modest.

• DMJ

  October 29, 2024

  

  Thanks to my neighbor Jose for letting me try a decant from his collection. L’Homme by Roger & Gallet was a hit back in 1979, but today it feels out of place. That classic blend of bitter orange, lemon, lavender, and geranium is a nod to an era that no longer rules. What used to be discreet elegance now smells dated. The issue is that it doesn’t evolve well and has poor longevity; hints of nutmeg and clove barely add depth, and it lacks the ‘punch’ we look for nowadays. The base of vetiver, cedar, and amber is pleasant but gets lost compared to current options like Terre d’Hermès or Dior Sauvage, which are more complex and long-lasting. Even cheaper picks like Montblanc Explorer or Versace Dylan Blue are better if you want something versatile. In short, it’s a relic of another time: it might spark nostalgia, but in today’s market, it feels outdated and surpassed.