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marinchonok – :
Lime and grapefruit, I guess citrus notes in general, don’t agree with my nose, so I don’t know why I ordered a sample of this? It’s for educational purpose. Eau de Rochas opens up with a strong mothball smell, which I find very offputting. I think it’s the lime that makes me think mothball. Towards the end, a mossy vetiver comes up. It seems like the perfume is quite complex, despite my dislike for it. This is probably the first time I strongly dislike a vintage/vintage styled perfume.
andryanro – :
I realized I needed it as an ally on the hottest days.
The tester was no longer available but luckily it’s still the same fragrance I remembered: a bit of carnation in a burst of citrus fruits.
Eau de Rochas is my true little vintage gem and I really like it!
Leon-WIT – :
I think this one’s discontinued, right..? Seems hard to find these days. Anyway, it’s a shame if this is discontinued, this is a lovely ‘scent from the past’ as Stacia79 decribes, “a cologne from the 70’s”. This is quite lovely, and especially if you like or love vintage type fragrances. Note-wise, I pick up the lime, oakmoss, lemon….actually to be honest, I can pick up all the notes listed here at different times, it is a unique ‘experience,’ not just a fragrance. I find myself repeatedly sniffing my wrists, I can’t get enough of this vintage beauty!!
nano – :
A cologne in the 1970s style, the lemon shares the spotlight equally with oakmoss, lime and basil. When I first sprayed this, I was a bit put off. It just doesn’t smell anything like the modern citruses. The oakmoss places it squarely in the vintage category. Notes of coriander and patchouli lie underneath, contributing an almost dirty animalic sweat quality to an otherwise bright and uplifting potion. This should not discourage anyone from trying it. If you can’t find it anywhere, O de Lancome is still widely available and smells a lot like Eau de Rochas. Try either and see what you think of a “dirty” citrus!
oum166Unlogrere – :
Just received a bottle of Eau de Rochas. My! What a blast of citrus….almost too much at first. However, as it dries down it becomes more subtle and soft. I would say this is the most unisex fragrance I own. It’s still cold here in the UK so I look forward to trying it when we get a bit of warm weather or when we go on holiday. I can imagine it will come into its own then. Roll on the summer!
tikudo – :
اگر ازین کار دنبال ترشی و طراوت لیمویی هستید، ناامیدتان می کند اما اگر دنبال یک رایحه بسیار با کیفیت و بالانس حرفه ای، یک کار کلاسیک و الداسکول ناب از جنس خزه ای گلی با دوام و پخش خوب هستید، درست به هدف زده اید
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Scent & Qualiy: 8/10
Longevity: 7/10
Sillage: 7/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 8/10
Affordability: 9/10
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Overall: 7.8/10
uranov – :
This perfume was launched two years before I was born and it was a big hit when I was growing up. I lived in Spain and moved to Germany when I was in my twenties, so to me this smells like your typical middle-class, elegant Spanish lady. Discreet, clean (citrus), and refined. It has that slightly naughty seventies spice (patchouli?) that makes it just a tiny bit mysterious, and only a hint of bitterness, but nothing poisonous, more like the bitter skin of the orange holding the sweetness inside. It is refreshing but also warm, something you can wear on a hot summer afternoon as well as on a chilly spring morning. It is almost a cologne, just a little bit more.
I wear it every day. It reminds me of a different type of woman, so I like it.
pseurbsuemy – :
This is summer in the countryside. It’s summery, not beachy and not tropical.
Eau de Rochas starts with a fresh, warm citrus. It’s a very bright opening that’s like a sunny day. It shifts to a mossy, herbal with a bit of powdery rose. All the spicy notes are delicately added – spicy carnation instead of clove, light coriander. It’s just enough spice to keep it interesting.
Eau de Rochas is light, clean and shower-fresh. It’s the perfect choice for the hottest day of the summer or the meeting where you want to be effortlessly cool.
sergemur – :
A true french classic and I only had a chance to sample this just now..What a waste of time, I must say it is wonderful! Perfect combination of sea spray, sweet and sour citruses and a hint of flowers, comes out totally refreshing and uplifting on my skin, a scent that I could spend every summer day in!!! I think one might say it`s almost unisex, but the middle notes make it really soft and floaty so I`d rather say it`s just fresh and summery.
I am a big fan of Rochas and I have been in France a few times and I remember the scent floating down the streets and now I know this was it..It will remind me of France forever, especially the Riviera – I saw it at airports and also in Spain an Portugal, but never actually tried it, I was totally wrong not to! I have Eau Sensuelle, the pink bottle which is a sweeter version of this, but I must say that I`d rather wear this one than Eau Sensuelle, if only I could find it anywhere at a reasonable price as it has become rare and pricey. Great scent, it will be a fave, especially around the summer!
alukardis – :
Very nice iron-note. Must have for summer. Vintage .
valera19785 – :
My mother passed away last winter. When I went to her house to clean i found her bottles of Rochas perfume, one unopened still in its box. When i sprayed it it brought me back to my youth in the 80s. Like Proust’s madeleine, this is the smell of heavy evenings, when my mom would lock herself in the bathroom to take a long bath, in silence. I remember walking in the bathroom after she had left, still smelling the deep and heavy, hot vaporous air mixed with her perfume. While all the other suburban moms around wore sweet and heavy Chanel-ish perfumes, my mom was different. She was not sweet, rich or comfortable. she was sensual, singular, dramatic and grand. My experience of Eau de Rochas will always be tainted by this. I smell the cleanliness if citrus but there is an underlying feel of something raw, animalistic. Like a whore’s bath. Of all the perfumes I own, this is the one I now wear when i need to feel confident. I channel my mother, what she meant to me back in those days. This mysterious grandiose dramatic rebel stuck in the suburbs.
Deroxuhywt – :
This is one of my favorites among fresh citrus summerscents.
I dont mind wearing it allthough I´m a guy.
I think that it differs from my nr. 1 summerscent Hermés Eau d´Orange Verte created 1979 by Francoise Caron.
I like the distinct fruity sharp caracter, allmost like a mixture of grapefruit, ginger and Japanese flowers, wich makes it stand out alone.
Very hard to find the original release nowadays, but I have been lucky a couple of times
nata204696 – :
Soft citrus, erotic, lying on cool wet stones surrounded by lemon flowers, breathing fresh air. Adore this summery fragrance.
Pepoceago – :
Verbena and Vetiver the double V.
This is a time I will disagree with the popuar vote about noticeable notes, since the ones I’m getting are not mostly lime and oakmoss. Yes they are there, but the two V’s are the big players on me. And PEPPER, I am getting a lot of pepper, where does this come from??? Oh, yesss, and basil, here comes the basil, fresh and lovely too.
This is quite masculine, let’s be honest. Very desirable(I have a thing for Rochas house) but not your average “pour femme”. This is closer to Vetiver perfumes like Guerlain’s or Tom Ford’s, rather than your average citrus eau fraiche.
Аниматор – :
Beautiful bottle and i remember it was very similar to banana republic classic. Fresh, with spicy details. But above all an ultra fresh classy mediterranean smell. Delicious. And the bottle is fantastic.
Antsam89 – :
One of the best hot-weather aromatic citrus scents I know. Vibrant and very refreshing, and the chypre-like base keeps it going for many hours. Silage is bold, the longevity 8 hours. Love this classic. Totally unisex.
fffssseeeppp – :
Fresh herbs and citrus…
I find that Eau de Rochas is a wonderful fragrance which is fresh and aromatic and natural smelling. This reminds me very much of Dior – Eau Sauvage but without the hedione – jasmine note. Instead we’re left with the basil and the verbena and other herbs which give this a very green smell. I also find this similar to Eau de Guerlain.
I would say that I think this one can be placed in that particular trilogy of fragrances. The Dior from 1966, this one from 1970, and the Guerlain from 1974. I would say that if you want something more floral and balanced then go for the Dior, but if you want something greener and amplified (but more on the same theme as this one) then go for the Guerlain.
Overall a lovely fragrance which has the sourness of bitter herbs and citrus. A very nice mix which is perfect for spring & summer etc… and if you like the other fragrances mentioned in the same category then give this one a try. It’s really green and refreshing and perfect for everyday use.
Mehta813elipseskism – :
Eau de Rochas in one word. FRESH. It is one of two scents I would reach for in the summertime to make me feel renewed. The other was Eau Ressourcante by Clarins.
EdR is even better when kept in the refrigerator. Imagine spraying or splashing yourself with something utterly citrusy yet not lemon, lime, grapefruit, nor orange, but all of these things, because there is a perfect balance wrought by the vetiver and oakmoss.
EdR is not a chypre but it is. It’s not a citrus, but it is. It’s not a floral, but it sort of is. It’s light and it’s masterfully blended and above all, anyone can wear it.
mumMemBeree – :
Amazing and powerfull fragance! Love it and wear it! A really and truely retro or vintage cologne … I don t know how describe it … misty and warm, but fresh and tonic, deffinitely for wearing it on summer … may be resinous and herbal … sunny … but lemony (lemon, lime, lemon tree…) with the luxe and the optimistic of antiques colognes… One of the best experiences on summer fragances …
pila – :
I love that “stony” note the drydown possesses…. like wet stones in a river…
vars – :
I’ve just got a vintage bottle and I am in love!
I was born in the late 70s, and this smells like the classy and cool (that’s how saw them then, at least) ladies I wanted to be like when I grew up. Those women in linen suits, casual but elegant.
At first it’s fresh, citrusy, herbal, then it’s goes woody and spicy and stays like that for a long time on me. Mediterranean sea, a lemon drink, some herbs, an old small church… It has lots of character, unlike the many watery fruity summer scents of today. And it could definitely be a masculine scent.
I love Rochas house!
svatik – :
Sharp, fresh, crisp citrus in the opening, then a touch of mint. The woods and moss come in, a bit powdery. The jasmine is lovely in the heart. But there is something sharp and almost medicinal in here too that is a bit distracting.
Olimpix007 – :
Lemon Lime candy! this is the first thought upon spritzing it to my arm. I love citrus scents EXCEPT Lemon but somehow Eau de Rochas kind of grown on me. It has the usual zingy citrus fragrance opening, similar to Chanel Cristalle that I own. This is vintage citrus, which is tampered by minty green/oakmoss/patchouli. No sweetness abound,just a bit tart/sour/fresh. It’s simple and carefree and I like it.
fill666 – :
bergamot, verveine, mandarine, slightly gingery. jasmine, rose, carnation. chypre, animalic. “Eau de Roche”, water of rocks, the mineral effect is annotated by the mossy animalic back.
qfpsxpakfan – :
It smells exactly as a perfect cologne ought to. It is a noble relative of O de Lancome. It is as innocent as a sunny morning in a green garden and as refined as luxurious penthouse. If I were to start over with perfumes, this would be my number one. The energy it provides is just amazing – it doesn’t make you jump like crazy but it does give you the feeling of a new beginning, of total “tabula rasa” that will change into a beautiful picture and optimistic path of your life. That’s just the magic of citrusses and fresh herbs:)
rtyu – :
Eau de Rochas is a refreshing citrus and successfuly does what citrus fragrances are meant to do. It is nice, sunny and light. There is some sourness in it (maybe coming from the patchouli) just to confirm that happy summer days can have their sad moments too.
A good fragrance but Eau de Guerlain is superior.
***(**)
SholosyMaksak – :
A very well made perfume.
Mixture of citrus fruits like lime, lemon, orange, a set that creates a fruity flavor bright and slightly bitter by the citrus tone, but juice, and the best, seems quite natural.
After this opening appears something greener, almost forest, the basil contributes a lot in this touch and what also seems to me a moss in measure, creating a differential for this citrus fragrance, which turns almost a chypre with woody tones, no doubt a classic perfume that deserves to be on any collector’s platform
Rating: 8,5/10
gabriella – :
smells like these bluish green candy mints old ppl used to give me when I was little lol but after awhile I mainly smell the black currant. Idk I love it, its very different; use, use in my husband!!
bhrf2011 – :
Just purchased a bottle and its very disappointing. the old stuff is worthy but the current reformulation is crap. Smells cheap and no longevity. A shame.
евгений666 – :
Definitely unisex, harsh lemon with strong earthy woody notes and a certain smth. I can’t name that makes it unwearable for me as woman. For my man is absolutely perfect and he likes it. It smells wonderful on him at start and 10 hours later. Problem solved.
bbabah – :
I bought this twenty years ago.A piece of art.Yesterday I bought it again.REFORMULATED as most of classics.Very dissapointed this time.No longevity too.
qiqcymwc – :
I`m a man and Eau de Rochas is one of the very few women`s scents I can wear and enjoy confidently.
What a great timeless citrus scent it is !
It reminds me of my beloved Eau Sauvage, I`d say it could even pass as Dior`s unisex sibling.
rradik – :
the best! the best! the best!!!!!!! love all notes, all layers..everything about it!!! i’m so happy you can still find this treasure!!!
Do-radar – :
Eau de Rochas is the perfect scent to cut through the heat of summer. I mainly smell lemon, floral notes, especially geranium, and oakmoss with an underlying mineralized aromatic quality. This is not a rounded scent, the notes smell natural. I find it refreshing yet sensual due to it’s chypre base. IMO, it is a unisex scent although there are versions for both females and males. It has moderate sillage when first applied. The longevity is only a few hours for me so I bought the matching lotion which does help to extend the life of this scent. I like to keep a splash bottle of this in the fridge for sultry hot weather. EdR is a favorite and one that I will always have in my collection.
KrinPP – :
On paper I should love this fragrance. However there is a particular note or the combo which makes me feel slightly queasy. I can’t identify it. I will try again on a different day.
Update: I think I don’t love the top notes but I do enjoy the dry down which does remind me of Armani Eau pour homme. So I will use it but maybe keep for gym and shopping days!
Юлькоу – :
I admire women that dare to wear men’s fragrances but i couldn’t do the opposite. Yes i am a man,but seems that this one broke the rules and be the exception for the first and maybe the only time.
It could easily been characterised as unisex(it performs more on masculine side than on feminine on my skin)but of course by telling that doesn’t mean i will not be attractived smelling this on a woman.
It is really amazing with depth and character that combines excellent the citrus freshness with the woody and “green” feeling coming by oakmoss and sandalwood.
I sampled this twice before get it and i compared it to: tuscan soul by Ferragamo,Burberry summer,Lancome hypnose cologne,Essenza di Zegna and declaration cologne by Cartier and it beated all of them because they seemed too flat to me (except Declaration).
It is a complex and bright fragrance and way better than the male version of it. Wonderfull i recomment this without a doubt and don’t been hesitated by the year of the launch,it is not dated or old fashioned at all.
Big thumbs up,i am very impressed.
CAFTAN – :
Who said that refreshment has to be clean and boring? (Well, probably some contemporary American person. Luckily, the 1970’s French thought otherwise and gave us Eau de Rochas.)
This is old school, and dries down to a personal type skin scent that is borderline dirty and has the eroticism that almost no modern creation dares to carry (at least in the mainstream). I wouldn’t have expected that from a refreshing summer citrus. Could last longer though, probably needs more sprays.
It smells very natural, really like opening some citrus fruit, you can even smell the bitterness of the peel, brilliantly done! Love that slight bitter twist! Also, it suits both genders perfectly.
This was my first impression, will update.
My tester bottle doesn’t have the gorgeous looking cap, but the bottle itself looks great.
Jeka33 – :
just love it’s hollyday club in a bottle!
kendgi – :
Just when I decided no more fragrance… this one is back in stock! And for a good price… and who knows for how long… bit the bullet. 🙂 Though summer is ending who knows if this scent will be available here next year for this cheap.
uyrik – :
Just ordered another bottle of this. Such a light, beautiful, soft, and calming fragrance!
I have tried so many fragrances the past year, looking for that one that would feel right every morning before heading to work. This is it! The bergamot is bracing and clean, and it dries down to a very soft iris scent without losing that bright opening too much. I do not find anise listed as an ingredient but I seem to detect it in this scent.
It’s perfect for my work environment where I have the misfortune to be in a West Coast office that contains many “fragrance sensitive” people. When I leave the office I respray, and I even spray this on before going to bed. There’s something so seamless, soft, and effortlessly pretty about this fragrance, something classic and definitely fresh. I always feel more put together and feminine in the mornings after I spray this.
zyuobraznii – :
No tricks about it, just an extremely good-smelling, refined, high quality, European-style citrus cologne, but with a hint of a patchouly/chypre-like base. I would not call it “green” in any way. Easily unisex. Light, sharp, nose-tickling, elegant, cooling with delicate herbal qualities. I do seem to get distinct neroli and honeysuckle notes, though they are not listed in the “official” olfactive pyramid. The jasmin betrays a hint of “old-school” indoles. Coriander make the whole mix pleasantly, delicately bitter, which it stays throughout its development. Everything is blended seamlessly, and no one note stands out at all. The ambered base smells rather sunbaked, like a hot golden St. Tropez beach, and neroli confers its suntan lotion feeling. The ultimate summer scent, it’s just pure pleasure with no hidden intrigues at all.
Trilll – :
I remember the first time i bought eau de rochas was a summer of the end millennium. I was in love with the bitter lemony and aromatic smell of eau de rochas like laundry hanging in the sun, .. so 70’s but that always remember me my childhood and the aroma in the air of that time. This fragrance is so refreshing and it is oxygen into a bus in the center of Florence. Even is the fragrance is easily wearable for both sexes expecially nowdays of “one million” men, that time I was worried cause e.d.r. was a fragrance for women, and i am officially a man. Then I went to my cousin asking her opinion about the fragrance “I’ve bought this perfume by Rochas, well.. this is for woman, but I don’t think that is so extremely feminine.. what do you think?” she sniffed at the scent, and declared: “After Shave.” “don’t be afraid. You smell like my father.”
Well, when I talk with the women that were in their youth in the end of 60s full 70s also firsts 80s I’ve learned (and i guess according with the story of perfumery) that there was a sort of repulsion to fragrances to much feminine or sensual and a lot of women prefears to wear perfume for man. psychologically also for have the same indipendence and don’t be seen fragile, with needs or protection by men, and refusing to appear like a sexy doll or a cat in heat needing to a fast pregnancy. So the perfumery followed that line and request. Anyway i bought again eau the rochas some years ago and even if I find the opening identical I presume (but maybe is just my imagination) that the heart is a bit changed.I find it more rosy (a friend of mine said “smell like thorn bush” she is not a perfumista she never wears perfume but incredible there is a persistent wild rose in it!) and less metallic and the entire fragrance is more persistent of I use to remember. But even if reformulations are always behind the corner to bite you, memory is always susceptible to imperfections.
aleksey-z – :
Well, I have a problem with citrus-notes.. they turn male’ish on my skin, so eau de Rochas is very fresh male’ish strongsmelling and longlasting scent on my skin. Not for me.
Tja, jag har ett problem med citrus-noter, de blir gärna manliga på min hud, så Eau de Rochas är otroligt fräsch, manlig, stark och superhållbar doft på mig. Inget för mig, tyvärr.
AlexKZ_RUR – :
Decided to go crazy and stock for the summer as I now have been with my old friend Eau de Rochas for a few weeks: I have bought another 250 ml bottle.
This perfume is really wicked in a good way and confirms the old adage that great perfumes are those you can’t smell on you, but now and again remind you of their presence. That is exactly why EDR is about: discretion, class, citrusy freshness that evolves into a kind of subtle metallic flowery composition in some kind of masculine way.
For a man and in the unisex “eaux” range, EDR is crispier than Escale à Parati (one of my favourites from Dior) and less flowery than Ô de Lancome (another of my favourites). It is sharper and even more masculine in a way than the EDR for Men which is very common to my view. If you are a guy, a splash or spray of EDR after showering will uplift your spirits, put you in a great mood (especially in the dark winter days), and will make you ready for the day ahead without feeling you have put too much on!
I can’t express enough how I love and crave for this perfume!
qazbek – :
Fresh opening – like a freshly squeezed lemon lemon over my wrist.
But I fell this is more for men then women as it most prominente notes on me is lemon and oskmoss. None of the other notes comes trough on my skin so for me this is a no no.
Alizillorshot – :
Just bought a 220ml bottle on the internet and I am excited about this baby to arrive. My first memory of this perfume was flying from Paris to Toulouse on an Air Inter flight in the late 80’s. I was one of the first to board the plane and one of the cabin attendants had probably splashed herself with Eau de Rochas before meet and greet. The smell was clean, crisp citrusy and so stylish and chic that I asked her what she was wearing and bought it for me.
Yep I’m a bloke and thinks that that some perfumes are unisex and have been wearing some women branded ones ever since: Angel, Escale a Parati, Aromatics Elixir, Empreinte and Eau by Courrèges. I have recently come back to the “eau” as they are safe, personal and intimate with this feel good after shower fresh factor, compared to their pungent sisters which have a tendency to be in your face and then disappear. The “eaux” are more subtle, closer to your personality and to your skin and can be worn any time.
I have read that Rochas are now part of the Procter and Gamble brand, so I hope that their eau has retained the same comforting scent in its reformulation as the original. More to say in a next posting.
Edit: just received my little baby today, and wow, it felt like a long lost friend I had not seen for years. The opening note has slightly changed compared to the original and I must say a tad synthetic. But the base note is exactly what it has always been: a citrusy, flowery and fresh note. Not overpowering, just simply classy and subtle. Definitely a unisex perfume and even more for me as a middle-aged man when I now prefer soft and personal scents and spray again during the day whenever I feel to, instead of one spray of those overpowering modern ones that tend to be so complicated that you get bored with them quickly.
I am now back on my plane to Toulouse…
HypeSypegex – :
My mum loves this smell but I just dont get it theres nothing special about it but I would say its a 40 plus female scent not for young people.
Huhter – :
Very nice cool, fresh fragrance. But I can swear that I smell anise – am I the only one? I have a small vintage for swap!
NAzar №1 – :
Eau de Rochas should be classified as unisex. I could easily enjoy the scent of this on a man, as well as I do on my own skin.
The opening of Eau de Rochas reminds me of the scent of lemonade. It’s very lemony, sparkling and crisp. Eau de Rochas shares a few similarities with Chanel’s Cristalle Eau Verte. As you would expect, Eau de Rochas is a Summer scent.
I find Summer to be rather depressing, as I’m not a fan of the heat and humidity. If I were to spritz on Eau de Rochas of a morning, I think my day would improve greatly. Think of this fragrance as a mood-booster.
The opening is light and citrusy, however the drydown is a touch more masculine. Basil, coriander, sandalwood, oakmoss and patchouli only add to this fragrance’s complexity without detracting away from Eau de Rochas’ fresh approach.
Eau de Rochas has moderate projection, and surprisingly good longevity to boot. It’s quite sensational for a Summer scent. Here’s hoping that a discontinuation is not on the cards. I do love this fragrance.
111111 – :
I went through a period of obsession with “Eaus”–all those light, citrusy, fresh daytime scents that are so big in Europe. First, in high school, I fell in love with “Eau De Love” and virtually poured it over my head everyday. ( I would kill for another bottle of that one–long gone, I fear!)Then, in the 80’s I fell in love with Eau De Givenchy, fresh and flowery, and I still have some of that one. When I worked for Lancome I used both Eau De Lancome and their late 90’s scent, O Oui. But THIS is my all time favorite Eau–crisp and lemony on the top, with a little herbal astringency,the mid note is full of sweet spring flowers, jasmine and narcissus to die for–and the mossy, musky base notes smooth it all out. Like all eaus–not a lot of staying power, but the floral notes do linger for a while. I miss this–just a tiny mini left, I fear!
avinasLT – :
This was the first Rochas fragrance that I ever wore back in the early 70’s. I liked it’s light refreshing character and used a number of bottles of it, then moved on to other things. Recently I acquired several small bottles of the original scent with the old name of Eau de Roche. They are each EDT. The juice has held up well and the scent is still very pleasing.
I don’t know when and how much the scent has been reformulated, but if you want to be sure to get a vintage bottle look for one with the old name. There are several available on Ebay right now.
Generally, I don’t care for the “Eau” type of fragrances,lemon based summer colognes, but this one is the exception. Maybe it’s the basil or the carnation, but this one has just enough sweetness to feel feminine so that I really do enjoy it.
The vintage EDT has modest sillage and decent longevity, about 6 hours. That’s fine for a summer scent as usually I will shower before going out for a night activity and I will then wear a different fragrance for the evening!
Mehanik810 – :
Eau de Rochas is refined refreshment.
The fragrance opens with a bracing citrus combination. Lime and grapefruit both are very prominent to my nose. Soon the sparkling citrus opening is accompanied by a salty herbal accord. Basil probably. Fresh basil does not smell like this accord, not by far, but there are some similarities.
The base of oakmoss offers a dark damp coolness. A walk in a forest on a hot day. A moment’s respite in the shade of the mighty trees.
But not for long. This perfume is more about light, about the blazing sun than about darkness.
I could hardly think of a perfume that’s more suited on a hot, humid day than Eau de Rochas. I love the lack of sweetness and the fact that this perfume, despite the salty freshness, never turns the least bit aquatic. The malestrom bottle represents this perfume beautifully and the big spray nozzle gives the biggest, most refreshing sprays.
Eau de Rochas is a perfume that is worth having in the biggest size available.
olegusman – :
I can’t wait to have it. I hope I will like it based on reviews and notes. Some dislike it for the masculine drydown and I’d love it for this… I hope this will be what i am looking for – freshness, spices and Mediterranean. I’m so sick of artificially delicious and sugary smells with no soul…
Edit: Not what I was hoping for…:(
androminimax – :
This is a scent that despite reformulation and passing of time is still perfect.
Summery scents all in all are much alike: citrus, woodsy drydown, a little bit of spices …
Eau de Rochas is a nice fresh blast of water that refreshes you but with the addition of a strong personality that says: “Hey, I am here to last and not disappear in minutes”.
Yes, what distinguishes Eau de Rochas from other Eaux is the personality: well crafted, unique, assertive, strong. But never ever overwhelming, never ever slamming, just perfect as only true ladies can be.
A masterpiece.
Demon-omon – :
There’s a proverb which says “Before to love it, learn to hate it”.
First time I felt it, I was like “Blaaaahhhhh, that’s awful and heady. What is this thing ?”
But, few days after, I felt it again, because there was a note (I don’t know which one) I liked, in the back.
Second time… Marvelous, its freshness is unparalleled ! I feel to scent the most perfect icecube ever !
СЕТ – :
the base notes on my skin were a great mood altering (for better!) for me..I did love this perfume..It’s funny I was remembering the scent, and the bottle but couldn’t remember the maker of this great perfume the other day..and while I was just browsing now, it just appeared here..so I wanted to drop a line..very special perfume!
V-D–M – :
I’m sitting here loving the smell of Eau de Rochas. I just got out of a hot bath which I bubbled up with White Linen gel: I wanted something dry and crisp, like champagne, after a rather grungy day. Even though it’s what passes for winter in San Diego, I wanted to continue the “fresh, smart, summery” feeling from the bath, so I picked Eau de Rochas.
There was an Eau de Rochas mini bottle in the kit of toiletries in the bathroom of my room at Le Meurice hotel in Paris, when I was fortunate to stay there more than 20 years ago. I took one every day, and it was replaced every day, for three days. Three minis that got all used up.
Twenty years have passed, I’ve discovered fragrance with a vengeance, and this was the first old friend I called back. Oh la! It has the aroma of a simple salad: pungent herbs and young greens dashed with coarse salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of lemon juice.
The basil, salty basil, predominates on my skin. And I do pick up black pepper (likely the patchouli note). I love flowers and wouldn’t mind them here, but I smell nary a pretty petal: On me, Eau de Rochas is bouquet garni, savory…a clear, cool broth sipped from a shallow bowl. Really rather foodie; a clean, nourishing aura.
Which I find quite pleasant, and languidly sensuous, in its way, like a fit and healthy person lying at rest.
Sillage: A skin scent
Duration: Aboout an hour (on me)
AciDfish – :
I hit 16 and suddenly the interest in perfume began. I bought this for my 16th birthday and have hardly ever been without a bottle since. I feel refreshed simply looking at the icy bottle & top design, not a one-note citrus that smells l