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dragon iluxa – :
To describe Rocabar simply in terms of notes is to miss the point entirely. It would be like calling Picasso’s Guernica a “big, weird, painting in black and gray”; factually correct, perhaps, but devoid of its spirit and soul.
Rocabar, like Guernica, is a Masterpiece that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. If, however, the foregoing is all just a bit too lofty for you, I can sum up the spirit of Rocabar in two words: Horse Stables. No, make that three: Hermès Horse Stables.
artemidon66 – :
Beautiful fragrance. Beautiful vanilla note, not very masculine so it could be unisex. I tried 3-4 fragrances from this house and this is the best one of Hermes.
Sanyara – :
Update: This is much better than my first impression and review, so I’m rewriting it.
My favorite Hermes are the classics. Equipage, Bel Ami, and the new flankers like Equipage Geranium. are favorites in a mostly niche collection.
I think I have the vintage Rocabar.
When I first tried it, I thought in smelled like Chanel Bleu, or Savage. a typical good woody aromatic.
But I think this may be a 90’s classic. that was very refined for a piney, woody aromatic of it’s day. It may be a true forerunner of the modern men’s aromatics.
Rocobar has taught me to appreciate ambroxan. This has loads of synthetics, but they’re mixed and blended so we’ll with the other woody notes and spices. This is very easy to reach for, specially now in the chilly Fall season.
After my bottle had a week to breath. with some wearings, it has settled nicely. I don’t see it as a typical aromatic, but a great 90’s style classic.
It has the pine, like the heavy macho Quorum had from 1989, but this is so much more refined…
So I get a really nice base of a slightly sweet and nutty benzoin resin. with vanilla. A very nice base accord. Then I get the conifers, pine juniper and cypress. Some of my very favorite woody notes.
You have the sour oakmoss, some nice coriander spice, with some light florals.
There’s a bit of citrus bergamot.
Very well blended woody aromatic.
It’s fresh yet has some great woods, with the richness of benzoin. and a bit of sweet vanilla to smooth out any ruff edges.
It may have smelled a bit synthetic, mostly in the opening, when I first tried it. It may have some ambroxan. But it’s done in a good way.
It’s very different than Equipage and Bel Ami, which are timeless classics from the 70’s. Rocabar is a timeless classic in it’s own right from the late 90’s. A forerunner to the modern day designer aromatics.
Rating: 8.5/10
God bless you. John 3:16
mehen – :
I love this perfume. To me it’s more like a combination of ripe oranges, Oak moss, cedarwood, and leather. I’m addicted to it.
It lasts for over a day on skin but there’s a major issue for me, which is the projection. This one sits close to the skin after 10 min of spraying it, and although it lasts for ages, I wish it projected more.
I couldn’t find the production date of my bottle on the usual sites, it has a barcode XF2H, but I’m not able to find when it was made. I don’t know if vintage bottles smell any stronger though.
Unlovevow – :
Quality timeless old school scent which to this day remains undated and a relevant scent for any age person to try in my opinion.
A unique smelling scent to me which captures the feeling of the great outdoors perfectly. I love the pine woody notes when combined with citrus and vanilla notes gives this scent a freshness and lightness but there remains a beautiful earthy feel in the scent.
This scent remains close to the skin with decent longevity. I get 6-7 hours from 5 sprays. This scent works well all year round in any situation. My favourite time to wear this is outdoors on a breezy Summer evening.
9/10
Pakanapima – :
Balsamic and warm, smoothly blended fragrance with some coniferous notes to add freshness. Not as polarizing as Terre d’Hermes (no borderline-funky mineral notes, but similar sweet woodiness), not as generic as La Nuit de l’Homme (but similar soft spiciness), not as soapy as Givenchy Gentlemen Only (actually, not soapy at all), but somewhere in between.
Good candidate for a signature scent if you don’t want your fragrance to “wear” you and prefer friendly and polite scents with a bit of character. Suitable for date nights, office setting, summer, winter, you name it. To be honest, the top notes are a bit cloying and “cologne-y”. But the middle and base notes sit harmoniously together on the vanilla base without trying too hard — almost like a scented body lotion or something of a similar kind. There are a few modern crowdpleasers that convey a similar effect, but Rocabar seems to have something extra. It manages to be pleasing without being too obvious.
Performance-wise… your mileage may vary, but it’s not a beast mode fragrance. At the same time, I received a compliment from a female colleague, while not perceiving the scent anymore myself. Maybe it’s the overall pleasant smoothness of the composition inducing nose blindness, since there are really no distinctive “edges” — instead, you have soft layers shifting and morphing. On skin, it develops quite a bit.
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BTW, this has been reformulated indeed. At first, I got a mini bottle in the small rug thing from eBay, which had a distinct coniferous green freshness and transparency, which I really liked. There was coolness alongside resinous vanilla warmth, like two different orchestrated layers. Then I bought a whole bottle with the new cap in a good faith, but the green notes were gone, carnation was dialed down to a more modern sensibility and it had more gourmandy spices (I get mainly cloves). Top notes are still very similar, but the drydown is different. It’s about 70 % similar, but these missing 30% make it a different fragrance for me.
entebarabuche – :
★★★★★
Elegant. Reserved. Alluring. Timeless. All weather beauty.
I own the newer bottle, I love it. Would love to try the vintage one too. (if anyone wants to swap or sell)
I feel like Andy Tauer got inspired from Rocabar and created L’ Air Desert Marocain.
Nothing more to say.
My favorite Hermes.
EDIT: I found a vintage bottle (90s Prestige Edition) the main difference with the current edition is that it is that the former is richer and fuller. Other than that, same character and same performance (great longevity discreet sillage)
Aisha555 – :
For some reason I’m reminded of Creed Tabarome when I smell this, albeit a better version. Maybe my nose is currently messed up, who knows
realzhenik – :
I am a huge fan of Hermes. But most of what I have are the unisex scents. Can someone share a sample of Bel Ami, Equipage and Rocabar with me? PM if you can? Vintage Rocabar would be great
Drinchich – :
Hermes Rocabar…
Basically this is a woody, piney, coniferous, spicy fragrance with a very well behaved vanilla in the background (I hate sweetness in fragrances, and especially a strong note of vanilla) this sweetness is not in the forefront thank God and contributes to the cozy feel people talk about with this fragrance.
What I get is a very clean fresh spicy woody fragrance with a very 90’s feel. The top notes are invigorating and the mid and base warm things up but the composition retains its freshness throughout the duration. Basicly this beautiful fragrance manages to be both warm and fresh at the same time… Making it unique in my eyes. I don’t agree with other reviewers who claim this is a generic boring fragrance. To my nose this is a very classy, mature scent and heads and shoulders above modern releases.
I recommend this to anyone who loves 90’s style fragrances. I rank Rocabar among one of the best I’ve smelled from that era.
Longevity is stellar BTW it’s been on my hand for 14 hours and after a shower I can still pick out the notes.
Don’t listen to all the hate this fragrance gets, sample it… Give it a chance, I was really disappointed with it at first and would have laughed if you told me I would one day own a bottle… But it grew on me big time. I’d much rather wear this than any of the other hundreds of unisex offerings from this house all of which do not interest me and or smell too flowery.
siske – :
Rocabar’s opening is so damn smooth and rich it should be CRIMINAL!!!!! This scent opens like no other and really shows what a real coniferous woody opening should smell like. Rocabar like all other Hermes scents is perfectly blended and is as classy as can be. This scent is not loud nor is it big and bold, what Rocabar is, is pure french sophistication.
The initial spray of Rocabar is a smooth blend of coniferous and woody notes with easily one of the best benzoin notes in the game. The cedar, juniper and italian cypress join the canadian balsam in this amazing woody opening. The cardamom peeks through giving this scent a spicy sweetness that harmonizes with that woody opening. The floral notes waste no time in making there presence felt. The carnation and violet give this scent a beautiful floral hug. The oakmoss and vanilla while juxtaposed work in unison to keep the essence of this scent intact. The base of this scent dries into some lovely patchouli and citrus, giving this scent a nice vibrant finish. Rocabar overall comes off woody and spicy, but I do not want to use the “S”word on this one (Soapy). Let just say there is a real freshness and cleanliness to this scent, and through this we get clear note separations and it is beautiful.
Rocabar should feel old or dated, but it doesn’t. Rocabar’s quality has helped it to stand the test of time. This scent is more for the thirty and up crowd, and can be worn on any occasion and is office safe. Rocabar’s longevity and note composition makes this fragrance perfect for fall or winter. Give this a few sprays when you want to feel smooth or laid back like Jean Reno as you step out into a bracing cold towards your destination.
ebd956Bessinepome – :
Very versatile and high-quality scent. There is something about it, something animalic that reminds me of Bel Ami vetiver even though they are very different. It has also the fresh citrus vibe which makes it a little bit more modern than Bel Ami Veriver but they are both classic perfumes for the real gentlemen out there.
Scent: 9/10
Longevity: 7/10
Projection: 6.5/10
Lihobor – :
It’s a scent that requires a bit of patience, definitively not for the anxious ones. And what I mean with this is that you need to let it grow on you, not just judging it by the first minutes (altough it doesen’t develop that much)… I think that only through various wearings you start getting the complexity of the composition and also start disecting the different accords (and notes)… At least that was my experience.
Having said that, I do think the best part it’s the opening and the first hour or so, then it flattens quite a bit and becomes more of a common cedar-benzoin skin scent.
It’s a quality scent but a little overrated too (blame here Kristo from YT for this ;D)
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Es un perfume que requiere un poco de paciencia, definitivamente no apto para ansiosos. Y lo que quiero decir con esto es que debes dejar que ‘crezca’, y no solo juzgarlo por los primeros minutos (aunque luego no tenga demasiado desarrollo) … Creo que sólo a través de varios usos comienzas a adquirir la complejidad de la composición y también a diseccionar los diferentes acordes (y notas) … Al menos así fue mi experiencia.
Dicho esto, creo que la mejor parte es la apertura y la primera hora aprox, luego se aplana un poco y se vuelve más una especie de aroma común a cedro-benjuí cercano a la piel.
Es un perfume de calidad pero un tanto sobrevalorado también (culpo a Kristo de YT por esto ;D)
1987kapa – :
An absolute spectacular opening. That is basically what rocabar is. The rest is quite dull flat slightly ambery vanillic generic in my opinion.
not the best longevity and projection neither.
Pm me. Willing to trade
FeNiX90 – :
My favourite! After sniffing many fragrances, Rocabar is my number one. I met this fragrance on the boutique and I fell in love. It is different and underestimated by many.
It’s the intricate scent with sweet vanilla, strong cedar, smokey incense, and the calming bergamot what makes me love it. Absolutely my favourite, and never willingly to change it.
Sadly it’s only Eau de Toilette, so I carry a small spray with it on to constantly retouch me with Rocabar. If Hermès could any day bring Pure Perfume or Extract of Perfume. I would be at the boutiques buying as many as I could…!
DrBIOS – :
I’m quite convinced that I want to try out Rocabar. Based on the reviews from those of you who are fans, I’m pretty much sold. That being said, how do I determine which batch is from the original blend? I don’t know how to distinguish the more classic scent (thicker woodsy resinous notes) from the latest scent (lighter wood, vanilla). There are many Rocabars for sale on eBay right now, insomuch as that the bottle design varies. I have my eye on the taller, square-based design with a rounded cap, smooth sides. I would so appreciate any hand-holding anyone can give me as I find what I’m looking for. Essentially, I want a bottle of the good old stuff for less than $100.
Many thanks,
Joseph
DiokstokHow – :
I found an immaculate bottle in a sealed box of this juice from 1998. Just bought it last week and I am smelling it now in my arms… WOW, JUST WOW! What a luxurious scent, the woods, the resins… everything so cozy and warm. It exudes sophistication. I have also had the chance to smell the reformulated version of this one and I can clearly see the differences. The vintage formula is a lot thicker and denser, really woody (90s perfume profile), while the new one is softer and sweeter (more up to date perfume smell, but IMHO lacking the body the old formula presents). Fantastic! 9/10
yuraby10 – :
DOES
NOT
LAST.
6 out of 10
NuaroFlaloumb – :
Hermès is an interesting designer in comparison to the other ones when it comes to the world of perfumery. While even the most classic bend toward the latest trends and trying to get the easy money from the young audience, the traditional brand of leather goods maintains a consistent line which is refined, more mature and with almost no perfume out of production. Even creations of little attention like Rocabar remains in production showing how refined is the offer of Hermès for both the male and female audience.
It is interesting how the perfume is constructed, a mixture of chypre with a dry resinous and spicy oriental feeling, something able to transmit a rough and at the same time velvety, texture something that seems to marry well with the inspiration of the tissue. If you watch the close aroma skin you notice a smell that brings to the mind a semisweet chocolate aroma, product of a very sophisticated patchouli. What projects, however, it is an aroma that mixes a smell of dry, cold and fresh spices, resins, citrus and an astringent smell of classic herbs.
Rocabar may seem at first a scent that disappears quickly into the skin, but if applied with greater generosity is possible to notice its sleek smell forming a sophisticated aura with shades of moss, wood, spices and resins. It’s the kind of perfume that does not seek to attract attention, that exudes confidence, security and good taste. Not for many, but matches very well with those who seek this kind of more mature and sophisticated elegance.
pistonotron – :
I have a 90% flat old bottle batch code 7BAEW.
I really love this scent, but I don’t find many ocasions to use it. My fiancée doesn’t like it to much.
So, if someone is interesed to exchange it, pm me please.
Thanks.
Fishnya – :
Years ago my ex wore this, and it was one of the most truly alluring scents. After the breakup it took me some time to be able to be ready to give Rocabar another try in order to make it my own. However, at that point it had been reformulated. As I tried it on there were very few of the scent memories being triggered. Where was that luscious, warm, resiny drydown? I thought maybe I had completely misremembered this scent.
I refused to give up, and after reading a few reviews online it seems the reformulation had definitely altered it substantially. I managed to track down a vintage bottle recently, and despite the fact that the batch dated back to 1998 it was in immaculate condition! FINALLY I had the real deal back in my possession, and it was just as wonderful as I’d remembered.
The calm masculinity (particularly in that sumptuous drydown) oozes sophistication and sexiness.
I worry that Hermès has been one of the hardest hit in the IFRA regulatory storm. The oakmoss in the vintage has presence and depth. The benzoin is rich, and not medicinal. The reformulations of classics have become often hollow shells of their former charming selves. One great exception to this being the Equipage Geranium, which seems to place itself much closer to the original version than what the current version of Equipage actually is.
Needless to say I will be treasuring my vintage bottle, and in true pharaonic style, I intend to take it into the next world with me.
svetyliks – :
It isn’t easy being Rocabar. It has to compete with the stunning Equipage, the masterful Bel Ami and the modern masterpiece – Terre d’Hermés.
Unlike the other masculine Hermés fragrances, Rocabar seems to have been quietly forgotten. I’ve never really seen any chatter on it, but came across a tester and got a sample. I figured it’d at least be nice.
However, things are not what they seem.
Rocabar sounds nice on paper – woods combined with green and spicy notes along with a touch of resins.
But it’s execution is terrible.
It’s simply put too densely loaded. Instead of developing naturally, you spray it on and is overwhelmed by this weird woodsy-resinous accord.
Even worse, it quickly thins out and dries down to a think cheap woody base.
Sorry to fans of this, but I can’t stand it. No wonder they had to get Ellena to steer the brand back on track.
Longevity is decent – 6-7 hours.
Rating: 3/10
joop – :
I used to work at a luxury retailer 4 years ago in Canada that carries this fragrance. When I discovered it, I instantly liked how subtle and masculine it smelled on me. My body picks up the benzoin, violet, soft fir notes, oak moss, patchouli and a touch of vanilla. I haven’t worn or even smelled it since that time until today. I wanted to reminisce on the past and instantly fell in love all over again. Heading back to the office, you have no idea how many of the women I work with couldn’t stop creeping up to me to smell me and tell me how sexy I smell (I’m gay, so they’re pretty open with me), and the guys were turning an eye out of curiosity as to what I was wearing. This works amazingly on my skin. When I worked in that retailer, I could never keep this in stock. Looks like I’m going to be buying myself a bottle soon. Hermes, you better start producing more of this fragrance…I’m going to be advertising it for you for free, so you better keep up with the demand 😛
ogt994speagoessenda – :
To my feminine senses Rocabar translates as the true manly spirit that is becoming seldom seen among us these days.
He is down to earth and rough in his core, but kind in heart and refined in manners. He tells little, but always knows who he is and where he is going.
A woman could tell from the first glance he is the man whose hands she can trust her life in. Such a simple, rock-solid, refined and rare character in the hecticness surrounding us.
Dedygan – :
Many years ago now I started my journey into the world of perfume and the original Rocabar was the fragrance which started it all. The reformulation was lovely too, but it was an echo of the original. Rocabar is a lovely, warm, sophisticated scent. Strangely, for what is undoubtedly a classic, it is a grower. It’s only years later, revisiting it on a whim, that I realised quite what I had missed. I was in my early 20s when I started wearing Rocabar and that was a very brave call for a young man. There are moments of bergamot and violet, an underlying vanilla, a lovely subtle oakmoss all there, but for me it’s the resin mixed with the cedar and cypress and pine that is the smell of Rocabar. It lasts. Boy, does it last on your skin. One of the glories of Rocabar is its flourish the next morning in the shower when you get a departing farewell as you wash it away. It sticks to your skin and to your clothes so you can enjoy it the next day underneath your jumper. It’s more of an autumn and winter scent or a cooler evening.
If Rocabar were a piece of clothing I would say it is a beautiful cashmere coat in a dark colour: subtle, refined, sophisticated, warm. If Rocabar were a person it would be calm, warm, authoritative and successful. It would be strong and kind – the type that opens a door for others without a hint of being subservient.
When my bottles finally run out and Rocabar is no more, it will be a very sad day indeed.
Edit: The reformulation is on the Hermes website once more but it is a pain to get in shops; even the concession stands in top department stores never have it in without you having to order it. It is £80 on the UK site for 100 ml. I suppose it is better to have an echo of something beautiful than no sound at all …
Aby Hayyat – :
PS: this is the feeling/image Iam getting from the beautiful juice: a wealthy man leaves his mansion early in the morning to walk down to the horse stables. The stables have just been cleaned up and the horses are being fed with fresh hay. The promise of a nice day is lingering in the morning air, so the man decides to get the leather saddle onto his favourite Horse and ride out into the fields which are still a bit wet from the morning dew….
jacks90 – :
There are some very nice reviews here below. The whispering, gentle and intelligent manner of Rocabar seems to catch peoples attention. “Sometimes less is more” is totally true for this fragrance. You dont need to scream and shout to be heard and seen. In my opinion its the best from the Hermés offerings. It needs a sort of taste/preference in terms of its direction and delicate style but once you take the time to discover the beauty of this beauty, it swirls your head and opens you a totally new door to understanding fragrances. I took me time to get my head around this juice but boy am I happy to be able to appreciate the brilliance of Rocabar.
Inwarpwrank – :
Being one who’s late to the party when it comes to certain Hermes fragrances, I’m unaware of the joys of the original formulation for many of these creations. I’m having to settle for apparently pale modern approximations which sometimes don’t even capture the essence of the original.
Well…these originals must have been something very special indeed because I love Bel Ami, Equipage and Rocabar in their newer guises!
Rocabar is a complex nutty, woody scent which is entirely manly but soft around the edges at the same time. The blending is supreme to the point where it becomes more of a singular experience rather than a journey through notes. I’d say you pretty much get a linear but rich scent from start to finish and for me that is the sign of a real classic fragrance.
Cypress and cedar are noticeable floating on a resinous base with a classical spicy puff of carnation.
I absolutely love this fragrance, superbly wearable and with a touch of class but nothing showy, performance was okay… Great stuff.
Velpdorapteta – :
فضای عطر چوبی بهمراه صمغ (بنزویین) هست، از کارهای چوبی زیادی در این کار استفاده شده. همونطور که در نت هاش دیده میشه بعضی این روایح چوبی، از مناطق خاصی هستند و به مشام ما نا اشناست.
میشه گفت چیزی که به مشام میرسه مخلوطی از رایحه سدر، سرو و بهمراه رزماری (ضعیف) و گشنیز است. کار جزو روایحی چوبی تند قرار می گیره و استفاده زیادش می تونه باعث اذیت شدن مشام بشه بیشتر مناسب استفاده در فضای بازهست.
رایجه تقریبا خطی است و بعداز گذشت مدتی میشه پچولی و بنفشه رو تشخیص داد.
پخش بوش زیاد هست ولی ماندگاریش کمه٬ عطر با شدت زیادی شروع میشه و در کمتر از ۲ ساعت تمام میشه و شما رو تو خماری رایحه خوبش می زاره.
Foelliobica – :
When I think of Hermes I immediately think of soft beautiful unisex and female scents. When it comes to their male scents it seems that they are on the soft side and don’t project strongly any uber masculine notes.
Rocabar is a nice inoffensive woody/spicy fragrance, not really hot/spicy or dark/woodsy at all. Projection is okay and I’m not keeping it in reserve for special occasions.
Just does not seem all that special at all. I’m happier with Hermes unisex fragrances for summer and Rocabar for everyday activities.
tor56 – :
This is decent, but like someone else said, mediocre woody nutty scent. It does perform well after 6 hours so far, but nothing stand out.
ddkrus – :
Sorry to say but Rocabar has nothing to do with Ferragamo F Black, the F. version od Armani Code and La Nuit de l’Homme. I have the old bottle but without the blancket. Rocabar is a very nice fragtrance and I sort of sense some similarities to 3emme Homme by Caron, the latter being much more complex. Also I have no problems with lasting power and silage and projection but I must say I live in a hot country. I took me years to get Rocabar and I wear it the most when i feel like a need a change of atmosphere from the trend of todays men’s scent. I like it a lot.
aleksandr861 – :
I keep a miniature bottle of this juice as I have very fond memories… Rocabar opens with a rather old school mix of citrus and coniferous woody notes. I like cypress and juniper and apparently Canada Balsam so that’s fine with me. I would compare this phase with a gentleman wearing a winter coat outside looking all grand and mature and sophisticated and all that. A while later the coat and all the rest drops and one is left with a smooth hairless toyboy of a drydown – totally delicious and super long lasting skin scent. I can’t say anything about reformulations or so but I am happy with the fragrance and longevity i get from my mini. Not a scent I would wear often as a woman although if I had a larger bottle I would probably be tempted from time to time especially as the drydown is quite unisex.
siyavuw – :
Original and timeless. Spicy, woody and sweet. An explosion of benzoin, pine/fir needles, woods and spices. A hint of vanilla. A subtle beast. Mind blowing projection. Radiates amazingly from the skin. A special scent, one of the best i’ve ever wore. A classic masterpiece.
zebroid – :
Absolute classic
robinho1983 – :
They’ve changed the bottle and they have reformulated it!
This has shades of the old Rocabar but lacks the wow factor that it used to possess.
It’s still very nice and woody, spicy and sweet, but a shadow of its former self. Such a shame!
hammerto – :
Rocabar is just cozy and sensual and masculine. There’s a lot of integrity in the ingredients and the composition is masterful. And quite frankly, it’s the finest that I’ve experienced from Hermes.
In a modern perfume world full of avante garde creations and unfulfilled marketing promises, Rocabar quietly steps up and delivers. He is the kind gentleman who opens the door with genuine courtesy without the need to be thanked–the man who every woman secretly knows she should have married. The one she can make unintimidating yet intense eye contact with.
Opening briefly with a classic aftershave note of lemon and sharp bergamot, coriander and evergreens then quickly make themselves known. Most discernible is cypress with its sweet lemon-balm perennial vibe. Then a little blue/green hue with juniper and carnation stems.
Rocabar eventually dries down into glorious, radiant repose. Soft, balsamic honey/vanilla/hay-like benzoin, gently spiced and slightly bitter green cardamon, diffusive cypress, a touch of cool, majestic cedar and a just a swatch of cozy patchouli.
Rocabar is uncompromisingly beautiful, polished, enigmatic and heart-warming. The strong, silent type with wisdom in his eyes and a dazzling smile.
EmersonBlankenship – :
This opens very soft and spicy with a lemon tinge around it’s edges. It then becomes more piney, woody and green with a slight sweetness. This sweetness becomes more pronounced in the drydown.
This scent is very bland and dull that most of the time I hardly was aware I was wearing a scent. There is just nothing distinctive about this scent, nothing stands out in anyway.
To sum up a very bland soft spicy green woody scent with a dose of sweetness in the basenotes.
neonomen – :
@weaselise, the old one smells more natural, more depth. The smell is generally speaking the same but the old juice smells supreme. Guess the ingredients are less ifra limited. Nevertheless, old or new, this is in my top favorite of fragrances.
moroz1012 – :
All I get is a very warm spicy scent, that makes my forehead prickly..
bigkarman – :
The man who knows, yet remains silent. Natural, strong inwardly and sophisticated–worldly without being jaded.
Wear this one under your shirt and let your actions speak louder.
4 out of 5
NOMAD 888 – :
Went into hermes today to get a bottle of Poivre Samarcande and while I was there decided to check this one out as I’ve heard such great things. As I smelt it on paper I had a feeling that I’ve sniffed this out before. I couldn’t place what it was and the whole it was bugging me because it was something I had recently tried before. I spritz some on my arm and the SA gave me a sample to take home. As I was walking back to the car with my bottle of PS I suddenly hit me…… Boss bottled, aka boss no.6. I just recently purchased a bottle couple weeks ago so I raced home to so see if I my mind was playing tricks in me. Boss bottled initially is a jumble of notes and rather synthetic at first but give it 15 minutes later and bingo! It was almost identical.
luckybelovo – :
excelente si te gusta el campo,aroma fresco y muy varonil, me recuerda los rodeos en mexico, con esa frescura masculina exótica que solo brinda el campo con olor a hierba bueno para un caluroso verano.
sergikanter – :
Which one is better? Bel Ami or Rocabar? Could someone please tell me the difference?
MeesTika – :
Mixing cleanliness and warmth, Rocabar reflects a man who is calm, assured, and powerful yet kind. Balsamic, doughy benzoin and crisper notes such as cypress, cardamom, and juniper intermingle to reveal a fragrance with astonishing depth and hidden complexity. Truly a fantastic scent by Hermes.
Pucttrouddy – :
Elegant, Mature, Sophisticated.
Rocabar is a very refined, grown-up gentleman’s scent. It has a woody, almost pine-like opening, but dries down to a deep, sweet, resinous, almost vanilla-like aroma. It is (incredibly) well blended, so making out the notes isn’t easy… but what it does come across as, is quality. Quality is something which is characteristic of Hermès, and it certainly won’t disappoint here. Would highly recommend this for any well-dressed, confidant man who is looking to make an impression. Lots of class and unmistakable quality!
Zxerfefer – :
Every time I wear this fragrance I always feel like a million dollar bill. It’s elegant, sophisticated & classy, a great fragrance indeed!
cdv247elipseskism – :
Rocabar is very sweet and vanillic, which at first made me discredit it. Since then, I’ve realized that the wood component is uniquely seductive and beautiful. In the quest for woods, I’ve tried Visit, Tam Dao, Rush, Gucci PH…all the usual suspects. I’ve found that the dark, resinous earthy wood in Rocabar, if you take the time to find it under the sugar and spice, stands above the others in a way that I didn’t initially appreciate. To me, this scent like no other represents the oft-idealized december night walk through the snowy pine forest of the mind. The dry wood smell is surpisingly cold underneath the warmth of the sweeter components, and it includes the needles on the dry branches, and a bit of the soil. The only problem you’d run into with Rocabar is that some seasonal home scent products are very similar, and younger audiences might think your cologne smells like a Glade Wint