Bois D'Orange Roger & Gallet

Roger et Gallet Soap Bois D'Orange - 3 x 100g

Bois d'Orange reveals a measure of freshness but is perhaps a bit too simple with its dominant and rather uncharacteristic notes of orange, woods, and white musks (this both on a paper blotter and on skin). The orange accord is not as satisfyingly sunny, juicy and realistic as in Ruban d'Orange. The scent lacks the slightly discrepant herbal twist of Orange Tonic. Finally, where freshness is concerned it cannot compete with Roger et Gallet's own Eau de Cologne Extra Vieille Jean-Marie Farina.

Bois D'Orange Roger Gallet soap, indeed, as a skin thirst-quencher and where forced to choose from just the offerings at Roger et Gallet, one would be well advised to reach for the classic eau de Cologne instead which retains a nice "finesse" and complexity compared to what comes across as a slightly debased eau de Cologne.