Roger et Gallet L'Homme

oldblue · Nov 15, 2009

Is this still available anywhere in the world? Back in the day (mid 80s) this EdT and cologne was one of my all time favorites. I had used the ASB in this fragrance as well.

Alas, my interest in fine fragrances had diminished for a while and R&G seemed to more or less disappear from Canada. Is there anything that would be similar to L'Homme now?

oldblue
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rabelais99 · Nov 15, 2009

Hi oldblue,

I've had issues tracking down R&G products both in Canada and the US. The R&G fragrance and soap line is supposed to be carried by The Bay in Canada, though I've had no luck getting info from my local store, nor a reply to an email sent to their national customer service desk.

R&G L'homme is, apparently, still in production. I remember it being a lot like R&G Open (much easier to find),but without the soapiness of Open.

A recent scent that I have found that reminds both of L'homme and Open is "Spirit" by Anthony Logistics. It has great herbal/woodsy character, and is completely dry (no soapiness). Dries down to a nice leather/musk.

I've got R&G L'homme on my list of things I'm on the lookout for. If I ever come across it, I'll PM you the coordinates.

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alan

Paris · Nov 15, 2009

Found this on the web.

Roger & Gallet has launched LHomme Sport, a flanker to 1979s Roger & Gallet LHomme. The new version is said to be faithful to the spirit of the original, but purer and fresher.

LHomme Sport features notes of grapefruit, tea, pink pepper, cardamom, vetiver and woody-amber notes.

Roger & Gallet LHomme Sport is available in 100 ml Eau de Toilette, and can be found now at Escentual in the UK. (via beaute-addict, escentual)

Rusty Jackknife · Nov 15, 2009

You may want to check out the fragrance stores in the West Edmonton Mall.

I was in several of them months ago and recall seeing RG.

oldblue · Nov 15, 2009

rabelais99 said:
Hi oldblue,

I've had issues tracking down R&G products both in Canada and the US. The R&G fragrance and soap line is supposed to be carried by The Bay in Canada, though I've had no luck getting info from my local store, nor a reply to an email sent to their national customer service desk.

R&G L'homme is, apparently, still in production. I remember it being a lot like R&G Open (much easier to find),but without the soapiness of Open.

A recent scent that I have found that reminds both of L'homme and Open is "Spirit" by Anthony Logistics. It has great herbal/woodsy character, and is completely dry (no soapiness). Dries down to a nice leather/musk.

I've got R&G L'homme on my list of things I'm on the lookout for. If I ever come across it, I'll PM you the coordinates.

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alan

To Alan, thank you! I would love to be able to try the shave soap in the L'Homme fragrance as well.

I find it puzzling that R&G is so hard to find now. It's a fairly old and well established company.

Paris said:
Found this on the web.

Roger & Gallet has launched LHomme Sport, a flanker to 1979s Roger & Gallet LHomme. The new version is said to be faithful to the spirit of the original, but purer and fresher.

LHomme Sport features notes of grapefruit, tea, pink pepper, cardamom, vetiver and woody-amber notes.

Roger & Gallet LHomme Sport is available in 100 ml Eau de Toilette, and can be found now at Escentual in the UK. (via beaute-addict, escentual)

Hmm, this sounds somewhat promising. I will have to investigate further.

oldblue

rabelais99 · Nov 16, 2009

The plot thickens:

Found this May 2009 blurb on the Elle Canada website:

Roger & Gallet, the French purveyor of natural beauty soaps and fragrances, has been pampering royals and civilians alike for more than 200 years. Now, the brand -- a favourite of Queen Victoria and Napoleon Bonaparte -- is embarking on an aggressive plan to modernize its image. In October, Roger & Gallet debuted a shop inside Montreal's Ogilvy department store; by the end of next year, it will open 15 more stores across the United States, Asia and Europe, including a flagship boutique in Paris.

Looks like R&G are taking things into their own hands. While they have an admirable brand upon which to build, I seriously question their timing. Nothing like opening a chain of upmarket luxury soap and frag boutiques in the middle of a recession!

This would explain why they are hard to find these days. The're likely paring down their offerings to resellers in the hope of eventually selling through their own bricks-and-mortar stores and their own website.

I hope that they can weather the ill-advised timing of this venture. Would be a shame to see bad things happen to them.

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alan

whorwood · Jan 16, 2010

Roger et Gallet L'homme can be found at woodruffs.co.uk. It has now been reboxed I gather, but when I received it I was pleased to smell that the old favourite fragrance has been kept. Used it for many years and glad that I can continue.

john parker · Jan 16, 2010

Believe that Caswell-Massey carries it on their site.

john parker · Jan 16, 2010

john parker said:
Believe that Caswell-Massey carries it on their site.

Just checked my catalog and I apologize for my error. C-M has a couple of their fragrances, but not that one. Got it confused in my memory from the Villoresi Uomo they carry. Sorry for any inconvenience!

TLetums · Jan 17, 2010

In Canada: Enchante

Unfortunately, seems that matching shaving soap is sold out.

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