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Madame Rochas
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Madame Rochas by Rochas is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. This creation was launched in 1960 under the olfactive direction of Guy Robert. Upon its release, aldehydes, hyacinth, green notes, neroli, honeysuckle, bergamot, orange blossom and lemon (sour lime) open the bouquet. The heart reveals iris, narcissus, lily root, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose, violet, valley lily, jasmine and neroli. The base settles on oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver, musk, cedar, amber and tonka bean.
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I tried this at fifteen and still remember it as fresh and classy. It’s not loud or overpowering; it has character without going too far. Nothing overly sweet, just very pleasant. I imagine it on rainy days, where the romantic touch really comes through. Without a doubt, a great scent I’d buy again today and highly recommend.
I had it when I was 15. I remember it as fresh and sophisticated, not too strong or long-lasting, with personality but subtlety. Nothing cloying, very enjoyable. I remember it on rainy days, where the romantic side of the perfume was accentuated. Without a doubt a great aroma that I would buy again in 20 years. I recommend it!
It’s definitely a man’s perfume. My mother has been using it for a long time, even before I was born, just like my godmother. And truly, it’s so classic, sophisticated and elegant that it never looks wrong wherever you wear it. Not only because it smells good, but because almost certainly no one else uses it. As my mother finished her bottle, I’m left with only the body cream, which smells just as good as the perfume. Even my dad and my brothers have given me compliments, which not all of them usually like. Besides, it leaves an excellent trail and lasts for hours, not to say days. I recommend it, they’ll be fascinated by it. It’s a Rochas classic and never clashes, whatever your taste.
This perfume was used by my mum and brings back childhood memories. In my memory, it seemed similar to Chanel No. 5 (maybe because of the aldehydes?): elegant…
It’s the fragrance that reminds me of my mum…
My grandmother’s perfume, delicious and intense, elegant. Just pleasant memories every time I smell it again, feminine to the max. The sandalwood and musk stand out, a classic for all time.
I bought it because a friend from my teenage years used to steal it from her mother, hehe, but by the time I purchased it, I didn’t prefer it as much as I did back then. I had to put it aside during my pregnancy because it was too sweet for my taste and it’s still almost complete in my collection. I haven’t used it again, but it brings back lovely memories of my adolescence.
Just bought it and it’s incredibly elegant, very distinguished, pure beauty and sophistication. My mother adores it and now I use it myself. It smells of talc and woody roses, with a spicy note that suits my skin perfectly; it has great presence but a discreet charm. Definitely smells like that sensual glory of the past, like perfumes from before; a classic that will never go out of fashion for me. It reminds me so much of Chanel No. 5.
Today I’m debuting Madame Rochas. Starting from the fact that it’s an aldehydic floral that I like, I must say that on my skin it’s acquiring tones I didn’t expect. Good tones, but I didn’t imagine them like that. Reading reviews, I had imagined something much more feminine and refined, and at least on my skin, it’s not like that… The aldehydes at the beginning come accompanied by some oakmoss, so its dry down feels like a mix between aldehydic and chypre, which I like, although I expected less chypre and more aldehydic. As it reaches its heart phase, I notice some luminous florals with citrus and green tones, which give it freshness, within soapy nuances that I perceive as masculine, like rich shaving soap. I think this is due to the vetiver, and I personally like it. In its more advanced stages, the sandalwood is clearly noticeable, but a very fluffy and volatile sandalwood. It doesn’t feel like a perfume for night-time use as reflected in its profile, nor specifically for winter… In my opinion and for my taste, it can have a wider field of use.
A work of art by Guy Robert. Madame, although it might seem so, isn’t aldehydic like No. 5 and similar scents, which tend to dry out into floral talc. Madame is almost a chypre disguised as aldehydic, just like the First by Van Cleef. Both seem like motherly talcum lotions but are something else: sulphurous hybrids with the exact mix of moss, flowers, and herbs. Too bold to sell them as innocent perfumes, but not as harsh as a ruthless chypre. Madame is a standout component of that strange family of herbal and gaseous woody perfumes that I have a devotion for, Miss Dior, First by Van Cleef, and Caleche, perfumes with mischievous personalities like a truant elf. All four remind me of those teenage girls who preferred hanging out with boys running around rather than sleepovers. Today Madame Rochas is an absolutely unisex perfume; I like what the previous review by Rebecca said, it captures a masculine tone like fancy shaving foam, and that’s the air that unites the aforementioned, the scent of a sulphurous and herbaceous narcissus, with memories of nature, streams, mosses, and animal life that position them as ambiguous and unrefined formulas. Madame smells of luxury, of something well-made, but it doesn’t take you to the protocol salon of a flat in Faubourg Saint Honoré, but rather to a bustling street, in motion, or even to nature itself, a sublimated and delicate vision, but almost wild. A classic not fully reclaimed, for me one of the best perfumes ever created. I who have a passion for chypre soaps find in this everything I’m looking for, a perfect perfume.
Today I debut Madame Rochas. It is an aldehydic floral that I like, but I must say it is acquiring tones on my skin that I did not expect. Good tones, but I did not imagine them so. Reading reviews, I thought of something much more feminine and soapy, but on my skin it is not like that… The aldehydes in the opening come accompanied by some oakmoss, so its start feels like a mix between aldehydic and chypre, which I like, although I expected less chypre and more aldehydic. As it reaches the mid phase, I notice luminous florals with citrus and green tones that give it freshness, within soapy nuances that I perceive as masculine, like rich shaving foam. I believe this is due to the vetiver, and I personally like it. In its later stages, sandalwood is clearly noticeable, but very fluffy and volatile. It does not feel like a perfume for night use as the card says, nor specifically for winter. In my opinion, it can have a wider field of use.
My experience with Madame Rochas began with the post-1990 reformulations, a heavy floral with strong and unbalanced notes that made me lose interest. Much later, when I started finding original vintage formulas by Guy Robert in other fragrances, I realised I should give it a chance. Thus, I encountered a parfum de toilette and could verify why it was one of the most used in dressing rooms of the era. Analysis: a flash of aldehydes with a soft soapy sensation of green moss and valley lily. The citrus fades after the first few minutes but remains present. The rose and jasmine hide timidly behind the lily. Sandalwood and vetiver form an interesting duo in the heart. Tonka bean is prominent. The valley lily, aldehydes, green notes, and a subtle citrus touch shine in Madame Rochas. In the end, it becomes more talcaceous and musky. Madame Rochas is that woman who dresses simply but elegantly, with class, free and delicate. It is simple and complex at once. She does not need diamonds or sumptuous dresses; she dresses without exaggeration and remains just as refined. Guy Robert wanted to make it warmer and fresher without losing complexity. I think of the same delicacy and punch I used for Calèche. A very interesting proposal from Rochas.
A work of art by Guy Robert. Madame, although it appears so, is not an aldehydic in the style of No. 5 that usually dries on a bed of floral talc. It is an almost chypre disguised as aldehydic, as happens with First by Van Cleef. Both appear to be soapy maternal lotions but are something else: sulphurous hybrids with the exact mix of moss, flowers, and herbs. Too bold to sell them as innocent perfumes, but not rough enough to be ruthless chypres. Madame is a standout component of that family of herbal and gaseous woody scents to which I am devoted: Miss Dior, First by Van Cleef, and Calèche. They have a mischievous personality, like a truant fairy. The four remind me of those teenage girls who prefer hanging out with boys running around rather than sleepovers with friends. Today Madame Rochas is an absolutely unisex perfume. I like what the previous review by Rebeca says: it captures a masculine tone, like high-end shaving foam. That is the air that unites Miss Dior, First, and Calèche: a sulphurous and herbaceous narcissus, with memories of nature, streams, mosses, and animal life. They position them as ambiguous and unrefined formulas. Madame smells of luxury and well-made things, but it does not take you to the protocol salon of a flat in Faubourg Saint Honoré, but to a bustling street, in motion, or to nature itself. A sublimated and delicate vision, but almost wild. An unclaimed classic, for me one of the best perfumes ever created. I, who have a passion for burnt soaps, find in this everything I seek: a perfect perfume.
There are conceptual similarities between haute couture and perfumery. Industrial packaging has freed many hands and democratised clothing, but how much poetry has been lost in the process? Terms like ‘good dress’ or ‘attire’ are now lost or appear only in old films. How much cultural heritage has passed through those hands! The same is true of perfumes; many things have been lost. It is comforting for someone like me, who still listens to vinyl records, to wander the vintage world in search of treasures. The timeless elegance of this perfume fascinates me more and more. What a splendid combination of flowers and woods from those years, elevated by aldehydes that grant a lightness and thickness of a paradoxical weight, very satisfying. We call vintage some things a compliment and others out of date with disdain; Madame Rochas is a beauty. Do you have favourite floral aldehydes? Do you think they smell too dated? If you wish to smell or be like a lady who transcends time, MR is the key to open that door.
It’s the scent of a refined, elegant woman; upon smelling it, I recall my mother’s dressing table with her magical, feminine treasures. It has many notes, but the balance is incredible. A timeless beauty only for lovers of luxury; I can’t picture it with a t-shirt and sandals.
A scent for a refined and elegant lady. Upon smelling it, I am reminded of my mother’s dressing room, filled with magical, feminine, and elegant treasures. It boasts many notes, yet the balance between them is admirable. A timeless beauty reserved only for lovers of luxury; I cannot imagine it worn with a t-shirt and sandals.
It is a classic. I can distinguish green notes, bergamot, neroli, lily, rose, violet, sandalwood and cedar, which make it feminine and elegant. It is not invasive nor does it disappear quickly; several times people have asked me what perfume I am wearing because it is different from the mass-produced ones. It is a jewel that adds class.
Complex. On my skin, the aldehydes are very noticeable from start to finish. Very vintage.
I bought Madame Rochas in April 2023 and nearly a year has passed to give a final verdict and train my novice nose. For me, Madame Rochas was like Dolores Umbridge: a cold lady with a piercing gaze and chin held high. I spent about $30 and, so eager to try it that I walked into a cathedral, I was traumatised when I sprayed it. It was a slap in the face! I thought I could have spent that money on something else. I had a bitter taste in my throat and mouth, as if Dolores Umbridge was punishing me with blood and ink. I thought I smelled insect repellent. I kept it in its lace box on a red platform. Months passed before I showed it to my sister-in-law. I thought about telling her ‘don’t even think about it’, but I didn’t. I let Dolores Umbridge introduce herself as she wished. I took it out of the box and she smelled it (I was nervous) and said: ‘it smells like cream’. My head spun! What? Of course, it smelled like anti-ageing cream, like Nivea, but more floral. Dolores had already massaged the perfume with her breath and that traumatic bitter taste became an anecdote. Now, as I write, I am wearing it and it smells like clean floral, very lovely. We get along well with Dolores Umbridge. I love her; she taught me something valuable in perfumery.
At first, you can tell the age and quality. It is one of those fragrances that are no longer made and there are no two alike. However, for me right now the scent is too heavy, intense and vintage, and it is not what I am looking for, but that does not stop it from being a proper gentleman’s perfume. I imagine a lady with great fashion sense and bearing wearing it while shopping in a European city.
The age and quality are immediately noticeable. It’s one of those unique fragrances they no longer make. For me, it’s now a bit heavy, intense, and vintage—not quite what I’m looking for, but that doesn’t stop it from being a great perfume. I imagine it on a stylish, poised lady shopping in a European city.
Aldehydes with a floral touch reminiscent of the foam from the finest bar of soap. A hydrating, soft sensation with a very subtle floral nuance. It belongs to that vintage family alongside Calèche, Arpège or Joya; it was an attempt to modernise aldehydes in the 1960s. It is a more timid aldehydic floral than its sisters, which now speaks to us in a retro language. It is pure perfume history.