Roger & Gallet 2013 EDT

M £ Acquired

Open Black

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Roger & Gallet Open Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Open Black opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Sage and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tobacco. Roger & Gallet's Open Black carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This retro powerhouse is a proper old-school blast from the past, though its performance can be as hit-or-miss as a blind date. Expect a confident, mature scent that's divisive but cheap enough to risk a blind buy.
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  • Confident
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Warm
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Open Black Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its old-school intensity and moderate sillage make it a bit much for the office, but the classic masculine vibe suits formal events and cooler weather dates. Casual wear is possible if you're leaning into a retro style, but it's not a go-to sport scent.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Open Black kicks off with a sharp, invigorating burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly softened by a classic lavender. As it settles, an aromatic heart of sage and thyme emerges, bringing an earthy, herbaceous depth. The dry-down is where the magic happens, with a blend of vetiver, patchouli, and a distinct, non-sweet tobacco note, leaning into a dark, musky, and subtly rubbery finish.

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