Rose Roger & Gallet 2007 Eau Parfumée

Roger & Gallet is known for finely scented body care. Especially for the soaps, often in multipacks, very nicely packaged. Not so much for perfumes. However, the scents, particularly the latest series from which this Eau Douce Parfumée comes, are all beautifully crafted "classics" (Thé Vert, Gingembre, Bois d'Orange, etc.). By the way, they are preferably found in pharmacies.

This one revolves around the rose. And this rose is a very fresh, rosy rose. Not spectacular, not profound, but very likeable and also delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness to make it lovely, yet still dew-fresh. And just the right amount of woodiness to give it a slightly bitter development, without ever feeling like you're in a forest. The bottle made of frosted glass with the stylized pink flowers on it shows the way: delightful, rosy, zesty, fresh. Especially nice in summer, for that rosy-woody freshness kick.

The intensity of the scent is quite decent, unfortunately the longevity is less so. It's just an Eau Douce Parfumée after all. An overdose is therefore virtually impossible. But reapplying is fun, and the price is also agreeable. If you don't want to be too heavily perfumed but still want to smell good - here's a lovely rose.