Open Black by Roger & Gallet
Men 2013
Description
Open Black by Roger & Gallet is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2013, this composition features top notes of lemon, sour lime, bergamot, and lavender. The heart is defined by sage and thyme, while the base reveals tobacco, patchouli, and vetiver.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
370 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
111 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
180 votes
Time of day
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95 votes
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About Open Black
Open Black by Roger & Gallet is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2013, this composition features top notes of lemon, sour lime, bergamot, and lavender. The heart is defined by sage and thyme, while the base reveals tobacco, patchouli, and vetiver.
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Longevity
Tied for the lead Moderate / Long-lasting
70 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
80 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
55 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
52 votes
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danny gonzalez tello
A blend of Quorum and Paco Rabanne with a nod to Giorgio Beverly Hills, just for vintage lovers. It says 9 notes, but I smell 30. It combines maturity with something violent—something today’s youth couldn’t handle. To me, it’s incredibly rich and deep, with a mentholated touch I think is thyme. A perfume for few, and I’m one of those who enjoys reliving childhood as an adult over 40. I wear it at night, to enjoy lying down fresh from a shower, the true personal indulgence.
danny gonzalez tello
A blend of Quorum and Paco Rabanne with a touch of Giorgio Beverly Hills, just for vintage lovers. It lists nine notes, but I’m getting thirty. It marries maturity with something intense—something today’s youth wouldn’t tolerate. To me, it’s rich and deep, with a mentholated hint, maybe thyme. A perfume for few, and I’m one of those who enjoys reliving childhood as an adult over 40. I love it for nights, for enjoying myself fresh out of the shower, pure personal pleasure.
svazquez7
I love it ❤️ It’s one of those fragrances that, even though I’m a fan of the original Paco Rabanne and Kouros, reminds me of the discontinued Charles Jourdan Un Homme. Only this Roger & Gallet version has tobacco notes. Fresh and strong, with 7 hours of longevity and moderate projection. I would have bought it blind instead of a decant. One of the best I’ve smelled this year and still available at a great price.
svazquez7
I LOVE IT ❤️ This is one of those fragrances that, even though I’m a fan of the original Paco Rabanne and Kouros, reminds me of the long-gone Charles Jourdan Un Homme. Only this Roger & Gallet version has tobacco. It’s fresh, strong, with 7-hour longevity and moderate projection. I would have bought it blind instead of a decant. One of the best I’ve smelled this year. Still available at a great price.
javierglez
Released in 1982, it opens strong with a citrusy, aldehydic, and lavender blast—super 80s. But the dry-down is a whole other world: the lemon softens into a subtle combo of lavender, tobacco, and vetiver. Lasts 40+ hours, perfect for summer nights. Edit: hours later, it smells like Halston 1-12.
javierglez
Seems launched in 1982, strong citrusy opening, aldehydic, and lavender-forward. Super 80s vibe. In my opinion, the drydown is much better; the lemon softens and leaves a combo of lavender, tobacco, and a very subtle vetiver. Range: +40 years, summer nights. Edit: Hours later, it’s Halston 1-12.