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huhIlleleTews – :
Tocade from 2013 is so beautiful that I am shocked it doesn’t get more love here. Vanilla is not a favorite note, but it is done well here.
Rose and vanilla,maybe hints of wood. All I really get are rose and vanilla, and that’s enough because they work together. Lasts through an entire work day, not super powerful but still there when I need it. Tocade is ageless and timeless, good for any age of life and for men or women. Certainly worth the price.
esenin3 – :
Hit of citrus in the top with vanilla and powder from the iris, tiny floral note with tiny woody note and a little tiny geranium to spice it up; a pretty, powdery vanillic scent with florals in the base, very close to the skin, doesn’t last long and sweeter
JimmiPlombir – :
I can’t comment on the 90’s version of Rochas Tocade because this is my first experience. I bought this one because I like the bottle better (minus the cap) and I read here that some people liked it better.
Opens with a light burning rubber smell, thankfully it passes quickly. (I have not read a similar experience so it’s probably just me.) Predominantly vanilla with some florals and cedar. I’m also picking up an amber accord, which is listed in the original composition. And I pick up a faint bergamot or citrus scent in the middle.
For the price, it’s a great performer and I find it intriguing.
A thumbs up but not a love. (the opening, albeit short lived, needs improvement). I will test this out again in cold weather, and update if anything changes.
edit: decided to let go of this scent, I don’t hate it but it’s not a love.
ALBANKZ – :
The original Tocade is one of my first big, I mean BIG faves of my adult years (mid-noughties) – it used to be my happy-go-lucky scent, also greatly appreciated by my then-suitors, but I had a huge clearup before I restarted my pefume collection and the last empty bottle ended up in the bin..I regret it now, as a full size bottle is hard to find and became quite pricey..
I just ordered a bottle of this reformulated version. Updates coming soon. I`m quite curious how could they make it even better..
kudraviy7 – :
Disappointing, especially so since I love and respect this house.
I’m not really getting the listed notes. There’s vanilla in the drydown, but the strongest note throughout is an odd, powdery one that I’m not enjoying. Maybe it’s trying to be iris? When I want a rose-y vanilla, I’ll be sticking to JPG Classique eau de parfum, which I strongly prefer.
Alexndr_falileev_bg – :
I bought this as a blind buy and it is really beautiful. It is fresh cut flowers then rose and then swirling rose and vanilla. Its happy and so pretty. Out in the fresh air I can smell it in the air like its on somebody else and its even more beautiful.
Set_07 – :
I get rose and vanilla, sometimes it is kind of a rose liqueur, sometimes it is very vanilla (reminds me sometimes of the vanilla in Vanilla Fields), sometimes has a spicy rose/vanilla combo (and in my skin the spice is aniseed, which is an incredibly strange but excellent combo).Unlike other people, n my skin Tocade is a night perfume, very incense-y too. Longevity and sillage are quite good, lasts for the whole day with heavy to moderate sillage for 3 hours.
weisearry – :
I have never tried the original but can see why many see this fragrance as a masterpiece. It smells like a beautiful, happy young Parisian woman enjoying a day in the spring sunshine. Just an overall air of classiness and joy.
Unfortunately on myself, I didn’t get as much rose as I hoped. A lot of vanilla and cedar. Definitely very beautiful but not the thing I’m searching for at the moment. But hands down, this is the best feminine cedar I’ve smelled, for those that are into such a thing.
Alex13 – :
I LOVE this perfume. It’s different from the rest. To me, it’s a dry vanilla, so different from Jessica Simpson’s Fancy, but I love both. To me, Tocade smells like a woodsy vanilla with a soapy touch … I’m guessing from the cedar. So pretty. It’s not harsh or overpowering or spicy. Just a smooth vanilla wood scent that lingers so mildly and yet so long. Even my mom said it was very pretty …. and she’s usually telling me I put on toooo much perfume … but you know how it is, after a while you can’t smell it on yourself ….
Edit: This is quickly becoming one of my favourite go-to perfumes. My mom, who cannot stand most perfumes says this is the only one she can wear. I think what makes it so unique is adding the cedar to the vanilla …. no other vanilla scent like this.
popowvitya – :
It’s hard to find the right adjectives to describe Rochas Tocade… it is so beautifully crafted. It’s a Luca Turin favourite for a very good reason. There’s an old-fashioned quality to Rochas Tocade that nods to legendary perfume juggernauts of yesteryear such as Guerlain Shalimar, yet it still manages to smell ‘modern’ at the same time. I can see any women in every age group pulling this off effortlessly. It does not smell like any of the new perfumes (read: fizzy fruitchoulis) being marketed and churned out as of late, but somehow it doesn’t smell dated. Although Tocade smells very upscale, sexy and feminine, it’s very also bright and cheerful; Tocade is a happy fragrance that puts a smile on my face. It smells “fluffy” in a way as it’s quite endearing and cuddly. The soft and sweet pillowiness of this fragrance makes it a great comfort fragrance.
Now, I have never tried the original formulation but I’m very pleased by the 2013 reformulated juice. To me, Tocade is very much a vanilla-rose affair from the top down so in that respect it’s pretty linear, but it reveals so many different facets of that wonderful accord. Still, Tocade manages to be masterfully blended; the notes in this perfume all meld together so seamlessly, that they smell like an entire “single” note. It is niche quality stuff. At first, Tocade opens with salted pepper note (?!) which is then followed by a heady, boozy rose liqueur. The vanilla at the beginning is very innocent-seeming, but that doesn’t last long. She starts to uncover her true nature in a come-hither way, firstly captivating you with a happy, girl-next-door vanilla and then she is reveals herself as dark, ambery and sexy. I agree with another reviewer that there’s a certain spice added to the vanilla that is not listed in the notes–cinnamon, to be exact (I guess Maurice Roucel is very masterful at creating spicy vanilla aromas). The rose is very lush and full in the heart, with the whole composition encapsulated with powdery iris and a touch of freshness from the magnolia. Eventually, the rose becomes more demure, and becomes more buttery. The vanilla fully blooms on the skin, thick but soft at the same time. The composition is grounded by sensual woods to balance that quality and gives the fragrance depth. People are saying that this reminds them of the Turkish delight (loukhoum) dessert and while I wouldn’t necessarily disagree with this assessment, Tocade never really smells foody at all to me. The rose is too luscious and fresh, and actually has a wet quality in the top and heart stages. The deep vanilla in this IS reminiscent of vanilla extract, but it’s grounded by inedible sandalwood and iris.
The sillage and longevity of Tocade is excellent. Two sprays is all I need to last the whole day, and I have fragrance-eating skin. I was surprised to find out that this was only an eau de toilette and not eau de parfum! It definitely feels more like one. The quality of this fragrance would suggest a higher sticker price, so this is a complete steal in my opinion. This is a love for me.
tavhs – :
It is not often that I prefer a reformulation, but in this case I find the 2013 release far better.
The vanilla is deeper,darker… more luxurious. A far superior bourbon.
The rose seems to be also darker, richer and deeper.
A very sexy concoction…
A must try, but be warned – this is very potent stuff ! One spray is enough. More could prove cloying.
qwc846Bessinepome – :
This is the smell of metallic perfection.. I have been yearning for such a smell for years and the only resemblance of the soul (not the smell) of this fragrance that I came across was Vera Wang’s Look. Although they do not smell similar, they have the same spirit through their metallic wooden flowers…
This smells divine and is best suited for the night, I have yet to smell the original Tocade and decide which one I like better…
The notes my nose picks up the most are the vanilla cedar rose mix with a hint of iris
MadBrain – :
A fragrantican sent me a sample of this beauty. I really am enchanted by it! I would describe it as floral,sweet vanillic,and something I cant put my nose on.Very very lovely. I actually want a full bottle of it! LOVE….
Have not smelt anything like this in my short perfume dalliances!
Im smitten….lol
I would describe this as “Adorable”
петя95 – :
My first bottle of Tocade arrived yesterday and I’m wearing it for the first time today…after reading other reviews here, I feel like I’m smelling something different to everyone else. I’m not great at picking notes in perfume yet, but from the first spritz it smelled kind of boozy to me, that’s the only way I can describe it. Sweet but in a kind of quality liqueur way (as opposed to a straight alcohol smell which is not what I mean). I don’t detect any powderyness either and at best only a tiny hint of vanilla (although one work colleague said she could smell the vanilla, while another said she could not, but said she could smell iris). After a while I thought I could smell geranium quite clearly, and perhaps rose, and I wondered if the “boozy” smell was the iris?? I don’t know what iris smells like! But I’m not really getting any wood or fruit. Nevertheless, I do like it. It is not really what I was expecting, and it doesn’t seem to have great sillage on me either, but it’s different to anything else that I have, and that makes it a worthwhile purchase for me. I’m quite curious now to have a smell of the original Tocade.
snow_8568 – :
Someone wrote down below that this was Maurice Roucel – but I this one is the reformulation and is not by him. The one from 1994 is his creation I believe….I only own the original- 3 glorious bottles of it that I bought in 2011, still have 2 left – because that is THE ONE to have!
Alejandro1973 – :
I love it! One of the best blind buys!!! It is oriental, rich and deep. A classy french lady in Chanel suit! Love!
1~10 scale. I would rate a 15.
Rassia – :
This version of Tocade is sweet, vanillic with an Amber vibe and luscious. I own the older version too and I can positively say that they are almost similar, but the Tocade 2013 lasts a little longer and the addition of cedar gives it an extra oomph.
I must say that I don’t usually like Vanilla but here is so creamy, smooth and deep that is addictive! Cedar and flowers blend well and prevent the scent from becoming nauseatingly sweet. Very long lasting and sillage very good, a great compliment getter. Great for layering too, especially over something spicy. For those who like Vanilla with an adult vibe this is perfect.
CHitemavia – :
Highly commended by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez as an underrated gem composed by Maurice Roucel, I finally bought a bottle in my Xmas order and am pleased to report that Tocade is just wonderful. That I didn’t have to part with a great many dollars for it was a Xmas present in itself. And it slotted in to the festive season with great aplomb, the Turkish delight blending with vanilla and geranium rose that in turn blended with Xmas mince pies and egg nog. Tocade’s use of magnolia reminded me of what Un Matin D’Orage should have been at a fraction of the price. Included here is a little excerpt of Maurice Roucel talking to Cafleurlebon on his favourite note.
“MR: It certainly is not michelia centifloria…where did that come from. Who said that? You can’t trust everything you read 🙂 But I did discover a species of magnolia that is not my signature, but I am very proud of finding and creating, it’s an extraction from a Chinese magnolia. Ambergris is my favorite”
I believe the magnolia in Tocade is this invention of Roucel’s. Mine is the reformulated perfume, which I am led to believe did not suffer much and may have had a compensatory factor added for goodwill.
Joanhqz – :
I never smelled the original formula. But this one I quite like it. People keep saying this is a cheapie: well perhaps in their countries it is but not in mine: I blind bought this yesterday for 27€, wich is not cheap in my book. Not very expensive either thought for a Rochas. They only kept one solitary bottle of this at the Rochas stand at Primor, and was almost hidden on the lower shelves, with no tester at all. The fact of this being an affordable Rochas and all the rave reviews was what made me blind buy it.
This is not cloying, no extremely foody, this is not your usual sickengly sweet teen vanilla. Vanilla in here has the same adult, sexy vibe as in Vanille Noir by Yves Rocher, only not as dry and not so unisex. Also reminds me of the vanilla in Hypnotic Poison because this is all grown-up and sexy, and the cozyness and powder of the vanilla in Soplo Tierna by Mercadona (a lovely clean powdery vanilla-musk cheapie, you can buy 50ml plus a body milk for 3´50€). It does not last long on my skin, a pity (longer on clothes) and sillage is light to moderate, wich makes this very wearable during the day, in hot weather and working enviroments. But this is not a serious fragance: on the contrary this is cheery and playful. The woods and citrus in here lend it a bit of freshness and the mix of roses and vanilla is somehow unusual, very perfumey and classy smelling. There´s something slightly oily and indolic too, perhaps the magnolia. This is so very distinctive, and I´ve never smelled this on anyone before, also it´s not intrusive and propper for every occasion so this would be a lovely signature scent. Curiously I think I smell some jazmine too and a bit of tobacco even it´s not listed on the notes. I love powdery scents, and even thought this is no extremely powdery like Kenzo Flower, it has a certain powdery feeling of expensive make up and vintage fumes. This reminds me a lot of Maderas de Oriente: the same distinctive mix of vanilla and roses, carnation, iris, citrics and powder, the same creamyness. But there´s actually some woods in here at the bottom that Maderas de Oriente lacks in favor of musk and pink pepper, making this somehow more unisex and more perfumey. I love it and I think if you love Maderas de Oriente you´re going to love this too.
iwz780speagoessenda – :
Reformulation 2013 – It smells as good, as it ever did – it smells even better, fruitier and less powdery.
xmd234elipseskism – :
2013 Reformulation
Hmmmmm – I was expecting a big VANILLA but mostly what I get is a little vanilla with a lot of patchouli, cedar & powdery amber. The flowers are there but they barely provide a background note.
I don’t hate this – which surprises me since I really do not like patchouli. But it’s only a kind of like for me. I want more dark and rich vanilla & it’s just not here. It’s not that complex – didn’t this used to be more complex?! It’s very good but not great.
This lasts & lasts on me. I still smell it the next day.
VLaD-Sh – :
to christianne1
Totally agree. I intended to mention the same but forgot. If you checked Rochas website, you would actually notice that the notes in 2013 version are the same as listed in the “original” version.
Andrei l rev – :
I haven’t smelled the 2013 version yet but felt the need to comment about the notes. I see something regularly on Fragrantica and just want to address it. Just because there are only 7 notes listed on Fragrantica or in retail descriptions and promotional ads, that doesn’t mean those are the only notes in the fragrance. There can be dozens more and in some cases literally hundreds more. The ones listed are considered main notes or they may simply be the only ones someone added to the database.
UPDATE: I have this now and it is a very feminine and powdery vanilla bomb on me. Very similar to the original and in a much less scary bottle. This is a great bargain fragrance. Lasts all day too. Hard to complain about anything at this price honestly. It was exactly what I expected it to be.
briuzga – :
With the relaunch of classic Rochas perfumes it is interesting to note how different are opinions and feedbacks about these gems. I, personally, find the new version of Tocade to be amazing despite the fact that it might have been changed slightly. It smells very sensual, elegant and well-rounded, something that could be found at Guerlain boutiques or elsewhere. Another thing to mention is that some French reviewers find this version to be more “original”, similarly, as in the case of Madame Rochas and Femme. This leads me to thoughts that the pre-2013 versions could have differed pretty much in the EU countries and the USA. Anyway, I don’t feel any nostalgia about the 90’s version whose bottle and packaging I find to be hideous. It seems that Rochas is trying to put these perfumes back into the prestige market. Let’s hope they don’t fail.
Upd:
Can’t explain why but there is a huge difference between Tocade 2013 sold in France and that of Britain. I, probably, won’t sound very original, but the French version was WAY better than the one I bought from the UK. Has anyone come across similar issues? I know that some reviewers (from Italy, I guess) described, for instance, new Rochas Femme as an awful piece of perfume, why I know that Russian reviewers find it to be closer to the original, so it makes me wondering if perfumes are somehow “adapted” to local markets…The UK version is almost identical to Charrier “Ambre”.
zvuk71 – :
I fear that although we are part of the EU the UK we are not included in the launch of the 2013 Rochas fragrances which is a pity. I keep asking around if we will be included in the UK but no answer. I guess i will have to contact P & G.
AIVAN81 – :
Hey there girls, I have just tried this new version today. It’s available in most Sephora stores in France and the rest of Europe I think.
It’s very similar to the original Tocade, at first you can smell the Bergamot, iris and rose then it settles down to be more powdery and vanilla.
What I don’t understand is that it is sold for almost double the price! It was 71.00 Euro’s.
I was so eager to try it because I love Tocade but in conclusion nothing beats the original Tocade by Rochas before Proctor & Gamble bought them out. It’s the packaging with the gold symbol on the box. It had a richer scent and the longevity was brilliant!
If you can get your hands on one of those go for it!!!
All in all if your curious and want to spend the money give it a try but I would recommend the older version with the blue neck bottle. This 2013 fragrance seems to just be a small fad!
Hope this helps, happy perfume buying 🙂
chertixa – :
Uh oh , a perfume with 7 notes only ? If it is really so , firms are very smart : they use a famous name , famous brand and they can sell all the “fragrance” they want if they persuade people that old Tocade is old fashioned and the new one is more desirable .
They canceled notes , well , they should also shorten the name …from Tocade to either Toc which means fake in French 🙂 or Ade , which means the world of the dead in Italian ( also very suitable : Old Tocade rest in peace )
A little anecdote :
A shop in my Island , located in a very fashionable and glamorous tourist area, lanced its perfume with 6 notes ! wow , what a richness 🙂 … pyramidal structure , of course , with SUGAR in the base notes ( what a backbone ! ) .
Named Mojito … The recipe of the drink also contains sugar , so they must have obviously put it into the fragrance which smelled of light cheap aftershave , but was sold at a very expensive price .
Well , I am a woman but If I were a man I would never wear this Mojito as an aftershave as a beard usually grows too next to the nose .
This makes me go hunting some more back up oldies .
fierce – :
I’m rather excited about these reissues from Rochas. Hope a 30 ml bottle is going to be available. Some revamped “old fashioned” style fragrances would make a nice change from all the fruity florals going around at the moment.