Roger & Gallet is a luxury French perfume house with a heritage dating back to 1862. Founded by Armand Roger and Charles Gallet, the brand is renowned for its traditional "savoir-faire," particularly in the distillation of high-quality natural ingredients to create fragrances and body care products.
History and Heritage
Foundation:
The company was established in 1862 in Paris after the founders inherited the formula for the original Eau de Cologne.
Napoleon’s Signature:
The brand purchased the Parisian perfumery business of Jean Marie Joseph Farina, the descendant of the Eau de Cologne creator. This scent was the signature fragrance of Napoleon I and Empress Eugénie.
The "Boutique du Bonheur":
In 1932, the brand opened its famous "Shop of Happiness" on rue du Faubourg St Honoré in Paris.
Ownership Evolution:
Previously owned by the L'Oréal Group since 2008, the brand was sold to Impala SAS in 2020.
Iconic Products and Innovations
Signature Round Soaps:
Invented in 1879, these were the first-ever round soaps "scented to the heart," replacing traditional rectangular bars. They are made in a cauldron using an 80-hour artisanal process that ensures the scent lasts until the soap is completely used.
Jean Marie Farina Eau de Cologne:
A cornerstone of the brand, this timeless citrus-based fragrance is recognized for its therapeutic and refreshing properties.
Aromachology focus:
The "Wellbeing Collection" uses natural plant extracts designed to offer beneficial virtues for both body and mind.
Core Product Range
Roger & Gallet organizes its offerings into "perfumed rituals," providing consistent scents across various product types:
Fragrances:
Including Fragrant Wellbeing Waters and Eaux de Parfum.
Bath & Body:
Artisan-inspired soaps, shower gels, moisturizing body milks, and hand creams.
Men’s Grooming:
The "Ritual L'Homme" collection, featuring scents like L’Homme Menthe and L’Homme Cèdre.
Popular Collections:
Notable scents include Fleur de Figuier, Gingembre Rouge, Feuille de Thé, and Fleur d’Osmanthus.
Brand Philosophy and Sustainability
Natural Ingredients:
Current product formulations contain a minimum of 90% ingredients of natural origin and are free of dyes. Body creams are often enriched with vegetable oils like passionflower, apricot, and avocado.
Eco-Responsibility:
All bottles for Wellbeing Waters are made with 25% recycled glass, and packaging utilizes FSC-certified paper sourced from France.
Exclusively French:
Production remains focused on preserving French craftsmanship, with products exclusively manufactured in France.