Roger & Gallet 2009

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Bois d'Orange

by Dominique Ropion

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Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange is a fragrance launched in 2009, created by Dominique Ropion. Bois d'Orange opens with Orange, Mandarin, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Coconut Blossom, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Roger & Gallet's Bois d'Orange carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, a true marmite scent. Starts off with a sharp, almost aggressive orange hit, then mellows into something genuinely lovely. It's a cheap and cheerful classic, though some rate it as a headache-inducing cleaning product. You'll either love its honest, natural take on orange or wish you'd never bothered.
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Bois d'Orange bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for casual wear and warmer temperatures. It's a bit too sharp for formal events but refreshing post-gym or for a bright office scent that won't overwhelm.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a bracing, almost bitter blast of petitgrain, Mandarin, and Orange, like peeling a fresh orange, rind and all. Then, the white florals, jasmine and orange blossom, soften the edges, with a creamy, exotic touch from coconut blossom and ylang-ylang. The drydown settles into a warm, woody base of cedar, grounding the zest with a subtle vanilla sweetness that lingers like sunshine on skin.

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