L’Oréal begins talks to sell French fragrance brand Roger & Gallet

By Becky Bargh | Published: 6-Feb-2020

The century old beauty giant acquired the brand in 2008 after merging with Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s portfolio

Beauty heavyweight L’Oréal has kicked off talks with investment firm Impala to sell French perfume brand Roger & Gallet.

The Parisian brand joined L’Oréal’s portfolio in 2008 when it acquired Yves Saint Laurent Beauté and its brands in a €1.15bn deal.

Roger & Gallet was established in 1862 by Charles Arman Roger and Charles Martial Gallet after purchasing a perfumery business founded in 1806.

As well as fragrances, the self proclaimed avante-garde brand offers products across body care, bath and shower, and male grooming.

According to L’Oréal, in 2018 Roger & Gallet generated €52m in sales.

The negotiations are expected to be completed this summer.

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