C
reators of heavenly scents dating
back to the 18th century, the brand
Roger & Gallet is synonymous with
creating extraordinary perfumes and
beauty products that befit each wearer.
From royalty to the everyday wearer, Roger
& Gallet has created a scent for every
month of the year, with various products in
each scent to cater to the important ‘rituals’
that the brand instils in their customers
for them to enjoy the true Roger & Gallet
experience. L’Oreal The General Manager
for Active Cosmetics Division, Othman
Bennis, and Roger & Gallet Brand Manager,
Zahra Bensouda, spoke to Perle Magazine
about the incredibly special brand, its
deep-rooted history, and how it is now
making a mark in Bahrain through it’s first
shop-in-shop in Nasser Pharmacy in Zinj.
The brand found its beginning when
brothers-in-law Armand Roger and Charles
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Gallet inherited the formula for their
signature product, the Aqua Mirabilis
was developed at the end of the 17th
century; the formula was never changed,
it remained the same and Roger & Gallet
relaunched the fragrance under the name
Jean-Marie Farina in 1862, giving birth
to their joint venture, Roger & Gallet.
The brand is notorious for its distinct
distilled scents and luxury products that
carry the incredible and refreshing scents
and customers were able to become a
part of the ritualistic experience of Roger
& Gallet when the first Boutique de
Bonheur – Boutique of Happiness – in the
heart of Paris. Customers were able to
discover the signature Eau De Cologne
Jean Marie Farina, as well as understand
the importance of following the rituals of
locking in the scents of Roger & Gallet
and carrying them around almost akin to a