Vintage Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina soap, eau de cologne box

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique soap is presented in its original Roger & Gallet box, an iconic French perfumery brand. The visible side shows an elegant cardboard box in burgundy, cream, and gold tones, adorned with two coats of arms and refined inscriptions. The mentions “savon eau de cologne Jean-Marie Farina” and “Extra-Vieille” are clearly legible, indicating the authenticity of this historical reference. The Roger & Gallet Paris logo is printed at the bottom of the box, highlighting the prestigious origin of this scented soap.

The box displays a classic design, typical of traditional hotel style, with curved lines and golden frames evoking the elegance of luxury toiletries. The visible corners show slight signs of wear and tear and marks of time, which gives the whole an authentic retro charm. The inscriptions “PARIS” and “FRANCE” are discreetly affixed at the bottom left and right of the front face.

The cardboard has a matte texture, with small surface marks and a few visible creases, especially on the lower corners. No internal or back elements are visible in this image, but the external presentation highlights the original character and integrity of the packaging. The contrast between the burgundy background and the golden motifs reinforces the high-end appearance of the product.

This Roger & Gallet Jean-Marie Farina soap is a charming object, sought after for retro bathroom decoration, recreating a vintage hotel atmosphere, or showcasing thematic displays dedicated to antique perfumery. The overall aesthetic evokes productions from the 1970s-1980s, without a precise dating being affirmed solely from the visible face.

The box is distinguished by the mention “Extra-Vieille” and the Jean-Marie Farina signature, a reference to one of the oldest known colognes, emphasizing the direct lineage with the European perfumery tradition. The ensemble offers a visual and olfactory testimony to French hotel refinement of the 20th century.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. The box shows signs of wear, slight rubbing, and some marks on the corners, visible on the front face. The overall integrity of the packaging is preserved.

Did you know? The Roger & Gallet house was founded in Paris in 1862 and established itself as one of the great names in French perfumery. The "Jean Marie Farina" formula pays homage to the Italian creator of the first eau de cologne, whose recipe was passed on to the Roger & Gallet house, thus perpetuating a tradition over two centuries old.

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