Open White

I'm very surprised with this one, as it goes in the different directopn from other Open fragrances. I would say this is quite an unisex fragrance, unlike Open and Open Black wich are more masculine. My opinion is that the notes mentioned here on Fragrantica are not very precise. White is very similar to Armaf Sillage, it's in the ballpark at least. I would add a white musc as a base note, and some fruity note, black currant maybe. It is a very nice fragrance.

I don't understand how some says this is a clone of Tom Ford FF when this was released way before FF I get light powdery ambery almond type experience The Tonka beans and patchouli is evident Overall it's a very pleasant smelling perfume And no brainer 6.80$ I use this mostly when going to bed It's a great scent for relaxing Definitely for fall winter

Fresh and spicy. yes - there is a Body Kouros and Pi vibe going on and it gives off a nice silage. Not much Iris (which I hoped for) here, but there is lovely anise and almond notes. Open White is a really nice, clean, spicy perfume with an effective silage. I love it. Definitely a fresh spicy juice.

Roger & Gallet's Open line is one of the best values for the money in the fragrance world. Open is 80's fougere powerhouse with suprising depth. Open Gold is a warm, spicy fragrance that lasts for ages. White starts out quite unique, and given the 10 or so different fragrances that people compare it to, is hard to pin down. I am glad to see that I am not the only one to notice the almond note that is not mentioned in the profile. I am also getting a red delicious candy apple note that is in part due to the significant tonka participation. There is some bergamot early on, some patchouli and anise later in the development, but they are secondary players to my nose, on my skin. Mind you, I am used to strong anise barbershops like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Azzaro Pour Homme, so I may have a different frame of reference. I get little to no hints of yuzu, incense or violet. The first 15 minutes provide a very unique but not fully likeable opening. Fortunately, this smooths out into the tonka/almond main accord pretty quickly, bringing to mind Percival and Caron Pour Un Homme. The other noted elements rise and fall in the background, but the fragrance is quite linear. By the 2.5 hours mark, with five generous sprays to the chest/shirt, this is a personal scent, giving moderate/light wafts. What remains is a slightly sweet, warm and comforting tonka/vanilla with light almond and patchouli notes. Charming, and I can understand why a prior reviewer said that he applies this before bed. With all that said, this does not have good longevity and it does not end up as something unique and powerful like its other flanker brothers. It would probably be pretty good for romantic encounters, maybe even with someone who doesn't like fragrances, because at the 3 hour mark, this comes across as more of an enhancement of your natural skin smell and less of an applied fragrance. It is also unisex, and can be worn by both genders from 16 to 70 years old. For $19 for 3.4 ounces, it may be perfect for you. For me, it is likeable but isn't in the same league as Open and Open Gold.

I love perfumes with anise aroma. That delicate sweetness of anise its present in a natural way in this elegant formula. Start with a touch of yuzu and anise changing into a more sweet powder (probably because the violet ) that make me think of "German Springeler" (Springerle are German anise-flavored cookies that go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition ) " Not strong, but just the right amount. That smell stay for long on you and after 3 hours it changes into the tonka bean and patchouli but still you can smell the delicate sweetness around. I cannot notice the Incense or iris. Probably because it creates the right mix to complement the others ingredients. On me last close to 6 hours. Moderate sillage. Doesn't change much (only two phases) but it is elegant and sweet. To me, easily unisex. Good quality for the price.