Roger & Gallet 1985 EDP

M £ Acquired

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Roger & Gallet Open is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1985. Open 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 carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Open is for the bloke who scoffs at modern sweet scents, a true 80s powerhouse for an effortlessly masculine statement. Prepare for a rugged, smoky embrace that screams 'manly' and challenges the faint of heart, but rewards the bold with a timeless aroma.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Warm
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Open Eau de Parfum 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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its strong projection and unmistakable vintage character, particularly the prominent tobacco, make it too assertive for office wear, despite some finding it suitable. However, its bold masculinity suits casual outings, and can make a distinguished statement on a date or in a casual evening setting. It's too heavy for sport.

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
  • 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

Opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of citrusy bergamot and lemon, softened by a classic lavender. This promptly deepens into a herbaceous heart of sage and thyme, evoking a dry, aromatic earthiness. The real character emerges in the base, where a prominent, almost ashy tobacco note melds with earthy vetiver and patchouli, creating a smoky, slightly soapy, and undeniably masculine finish.

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