L’Homme Rochas by Rochas

Ugh, so many bad reviews on YouTube and TikTok from those reviewers. For what it smells like, it should cost more; what fascinating and rich fragrances 😋. It’s fruity, aromatic, aquatic, fresh, clean, and a little musky. As the saying goes, if it smells good at arm’s length, it must be liked. I no longer trust YouTube or TikTok reviewers, unfortunately. Better to go to a perfumerie to test. Others on my list that I’ve already tried in-store: Smells Delicious 1- Cartier Noire Sport 2- Bond No. 9 Sutton Place 3- Jovoy Psychedelique

Excellent value for money for what is available these days. Fragrance 4×4. Rich aroma, moderate performance, and versatile. What more could one ask? I think it’s undervalued… There’s too much snobbery around these days,

It’s just entered my collection and only because I got it at a decent price did I decide to buy it blind, thinking it resembled the D&G K (which I don’t think it resembles at all). For now, it’s a great disappointment… Those who say it resembles the K seem to have serious olfactory damage. The fragrance on first impression smells quite ordinary and synthetic, like those sold in any supermarket, but the bad kind. I’ll wait a couple more days to see if the bad first impression changes or if it’s definitely another disappointment and wasted money

In the dry down, it’s like the white-label version of Office for Men, but with less punch. That in itself doesn’t have to be bad; it’s very office-appropriate for everyday wear. A pleasant, safe, and slightly timid fragrance for being correct from Monday to Friday. Nothing more.

L’Homme is a fresh perfume with blue tones but not aquatic. It’s an aromatic/fruity, fairly masculine, elegant, and at the same time versatile. On opening, the blood orange is very noticeable, a citrus juice with a small bitter aftertaste. The pineapple and cardamom link the citrus with the sweetness that appears gradually as it dries. Geranium, tonka bean, and moss are what I feel most on the skin. The performance is good, the trail is low but the duration is acceptable. I’d say it suits temperate and warm climates very well, both day and night. And I repeat what I said at the beginning, it feels elegant but versatile. Let’s call it an “Elegant Sport”. I think it’s ideal for the office, although it’s also good for summer outings. * An extra note: it’s one of those fragrances that reactivate with water and sweat.

Fresh and masculine; at first it seems simple but it’s a surprise. A complex, fruity citrus opening followed by freshness with juniper and mint. A delicate floral touch (geranium, not sage) leads to a clean, substantial base. The moss works in the background, adding intensity and masculinity without dominating. Later, tonka bean and moss round off the composition. Reminds me a bit of AB’s Icon due to the note combination, though the quality is different. In short: fruity, fresh, clean, herbal. Excellent opening, 6-hour longevity, and contained projection.

I disagree with those who say it’s a bad product. Perhaps it’s not the most spectacular Eau de Toilette from Rochas, but it’s worthy of use, especially compared to current offerings. I don’t think it’s healthy to expect renowned houses to always be ‘on top of the wave’ without considering the historical context. Many young people wonder how Rochas pulled off ‘Monsieur Rochas’ without accounting for the tastes of the era. The opening is citrusy with moderately sweet blood orange, but from the start it’s an ode to cardamom (a bit artificial). Overall, they aren’t unpleasant, but on my nose they don’t quite blend. In the development, the cardamom reveals juniper and basil accords (I don’t detect geranium), and gradually the sweet tonka bean enters to soften that artificial aspect. The patchouli is there just as a testimonial note, very far back, perhaps with imperceptible moss. The best of L’Homme is the development. It’s masculine, pleasant dry down, elegant without being flashy, ideal for going unnoticed but smelling good. It could be a good complement for gentlemen and also for younger people. Wish it were more popular. Longevity and projection are acceptable. I recommend trying it without prejudice.

Fresh, aromatic, and semi-sweet, fruity scent. Perhaps due to the blood orange note. Very versatile for day and semi-formal night, less so for winter. I detect a soft suede note. On my skin it didn’t last more than 6 hours, but the first hour the trail was excellent. In short, an aroma that won’t displease anyone and performs well in formal and semi-formal moments. For the price, it’s a good option.

This review is to champion this fragrance and the Rochas house a bit. The first time I smelled it, I liked it a lot. After reading the reviews and smelling it again, influenced by opinions from knowledgeable people, I wasn’t as satisfied, but as I was sure my first impression hadn’t deceived me, I tried it two more times and it truly convinced me. Sometimes reviews get out of hand, and it seems houses are obliged to always launch risky perfumes. How many of those criticising this Rochas L’Homme have bought the new Moustache EDP, which some call odd? I understand Rochas must release more commercial fragrances to compete with giants like L’Oréal or LVMH. This fragrance maintains the quality of a Rochas, costs between 20-40 euros, smells very good, and is versatile, positioning itself very well as a purchase compared to others of a similar style but more expensive. It has a sweetened citrus opening; I don’t detect much pineapple (and if there is, it’s not acidic). Then the herbal notes of basil and juniper enter, and in the base the patchouli adds creaminess, the tonka bean is barely felt (except to add sweetness) and the moss maintains the herbal tone. It’s vitalising, carefree, with a touch of sweetness and a modern fougère. Lasts 6 hours on skin and on clothes until the next day. I find it very versatile, easy to wear and combine. It won’t revolutionise perfumery, but for me it’s a very good fragrance at a great price that fulfils its purpose. Criticising it so harshly seems disproportionate. I liked it and use it gladly in spring. EDIT: on fresh spring days it seems absent, but when night falls and I dress for bed, with body heat, its scent reaches me.

I simply love it! It might be because something curious happened to me… When I met it, it seemed familiar to me, but I didn’t know what it reminded me of. Until my mother smelled it and said if it wasn’t Mystère by Rochas (her favourite), then I realised they have a certain similarity. Due to their green notes they might seem similar, but there are also differences. Mystère was stronger, elegant, animalic, woody, floral and with many more nuances. An excellent perfume, pity it no longer exists. L’Homme is a bit more cheerful, has a bit of mystery but adds seriousness, like many Rochas perfumes that, however versatile, always project formality. This one has it. It can be casual but with a touch of elegance. It can be used in summer to refresh yourself or in winter to comfort yourself. I see it as more daytime than nighttime, but on summer nights it fits perfectly. The age range is broad, fitting better between 27 and 50 years. Probably the association with Mystère makes me appreciate it a lot, but I really don’t see it as bad. The only downside is its longevity which doesn’t go beyond 4 hours, but the price is excellent and it’s worth giving a chance to a jewel like this. Without a doubt, this and Moustache EDP are my favourites among many current perfumes.

Really surprised me. A different and balanced fragrance.

What a pity to witness the decline of a house like Rochas. This is heartbreaking; it’s not an off-the-shelf perfume trying to avoid being so, but rather smells like a supermarket fragrance, something cheap, and of shoddy quality. It doesn’t bother me if a catalogue house adopts such a strategy, but this is exactly what Rochas does. Rochas, no more and no less, an institution with icons like Femme, Madame, or Eau de Rochas… L’Homme Rochas, like the latest female launches, was born knowing it would be a second-rate product, a monster, a photocopy, a Frankenstein pieced together from the latest trends. Just as the current horrendous female scents fuse whatever is in fashion, here they’ve taken the rough blue hue of Sauvage and mixed it with that coarse aromatic aftertaste of black pepper and citrus, with a body reminiscent of mothball scents like Dolce & Gabbana K or similar launches that are evolutions of 1995 fragrances like Xeryus Rouge or Diavolo, scents that are in fashion again today. It’s not even worth critiquing. PS: How disheartening to verify the fall of titans like Rochas, Lanvin, and so many others.

Another thing that barely smells and projects the minimum. A mix of indefinite and faint notes that, moreover, don’t refresh but lean towards warm. I don’t clearly smell the orange or the pineapple; that warmth comes from the cardamom and tonka. It’s something semi-fruity, slightly sweet, and then it fades. It didn’t remind me of Aventus, but a bit of Bleu de Chanel Parfum in style. Bad performance, typical longevity, and a very poor trail. It seemed weak, uninteresting, low quality, and with terrible performance.

Not bad as a 2020 launch. A youthful fragrance with 8 hours of duration and extreme versatility. It aligns with others like Bleu de Chanel, but for 36 euros, always with Rochas quality. Not bad (for ages 20-30).