Moustache Original 1949

15 reseñas

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• Demopop

  November 17, 2018

  

  I’ve never tried the original, but after this new release, I think it remains faithful to its predecessor. It opens with citrus, particularly bergamot, less acidic and shrill, well-managed. A lovely opening, the best part of the fragrance. Soon after, the oak moss appears, softly woody and curiously spiced: it has a vegetal anise note, like fennel, which reminds me of classics such as Eau Sauvage. The bergamot fades away, leaving until the end a creamy, slightly aniseed moss varnished with lemon. It is fresh, spiced, and creamy, with a classic character and facets of quality shaving foam (lavender). The trail and projection are minimal, lasting a sad hour on the skin, but on blotting paper the lemon took centre stage and lasted until the next day. For lovers of barbershop colognes, it is a safe option: simple, classic, nostalgic, elegant, and very intimate. Perhaps (fingers crossed) it will work better in summer.

• uhm

  November 22, 2018

  

  Didn’t seem very good. At times even somewhat unpleasant and it’s not easy to smell because it has rather low intensity. It has nuances of that dirty musky honey from Kouros but with much less grace and power. The idea is clear to make an old-fashioned perfume, but if it doesn’t sell, don’t complain, as nowadays tastes are only for sweets. Perhaps, but one can make a well-made old-fashioned perfume; in my opinion, this one isn’t, just like most that come to the market. I also caught some reminiscence of Masculin Pluriel, I imagine due to the lavender, rather hard and somewhat ugly. I barely caught moss and citrus. I also seem to note a rather rough leather note, which doesn’t go much with my tastes. I don’t know, perhaps on other skins, certainly not on mine.

• Edu Lezana

  November 26, 2018

  

  An under-inflated cologne, citrus with an opening that promises and an ending that reminds (personal perception) of an Eau de Rochas Homme, much more ethereal and flimsy. While the idea, bottle, and notes are attractive, the final result is a blunder. A flimsy cologne with a much worse conjugated citrus aroma than Eau de Rochas Homme and with a certain vintage air that will please those who prefer “fresh” fragrances, but in terms of performance, it’s a rip-off. “That’s what’s being done now in fragrances” smiled the kind lady from a department store. Will it be true that young and not-so-young people now prefer it to smell more of the deodorant they wear in their armpit than perfume? Anyway… 🙁

• Demopop

  November 29, 2018

  

  I’ve never tried the original, but after trying this new launch I can’t help but think it must be quite faithful to its predecessor. It opens with citrus (especially bergamot) in its less acidic and shrill facet, well handled. Beautiful opening, the best of the fragrance. Soon the oakmoss appears, softly woody and curiously spiced: it has a vegetal anise facet, something like fennel, which reminds me of other classics like Eau Sauvage. The bergamot dies away and what continues until the end is a creamy, slightly aniseed moss varnished with a soft layer of lemon. It’s fresh but spiced, slightly creamy, with classic character and facets of quality shaving foam (lavender). The trail and projection are minimal and on skin it lasts a sad hour. On blotting paper the lemon took more prominence and the aroma lasted until the next day. For lovers of barbershop colognes it’s a safe option: simple and classic, nostalgic, elegant, and very intimate. Perhaps (hopefully) it works better in summer.

• Josesan

  November 30, 2018

  

  MOUSTACHE ROCHAS EDT 2018: too light, overly simple. The original Moustache from 1949 had nothing to do with the current 2018 launch. This EDT is a simple and pleasant unisex bath cologne for the whole family, like 4711 Original Eau de Cologne or English Lavender Atkinsons. They are very pleasant colognes, nothing more. That’s not little. We’re talking about a citrus based on a very marked lemon and nothing else. Perhaps a bit more intense than the bath colognes mentioned and with a slightly dirty-pleasant hint in its dry-down based on a mashed earthy patchouli, but without much conviction. It’s not a fougère like the original 1949, with its bergamot, lavender, petitgrain, geranium, carnation, and above all oakmoss and cedar. Dandified gentlemen and masculine, where any concession to femininity was anathema. The current MOUSTACHE is citrus above all. I don’t know why they call it MOUSTACHE and not EAU DE MATIN DE ROCHAS! How eager to confuse the staff! On the other hand, with EAU DE ROCHAS POUR HOMME existing, this launch is grabbed by the scruff of the neck. I consider EAU DE ROCHAS POUR HOMME much better, more complex and with greater performance. MOUSTACHE ROCHAS EDT 2018 is pretty, fresh, short-lasting, and unnecessary. But come on, like half of what is launched onto the market. Just as I liked the EDP version a lot and it has above-average performance, this EDT version seems little interesting to buy.

• LuisPaz

  July 24, 2019

  

  I passed by the perfumery and saw Moustache by Rochas (the eau-de-parfum and this one) moved by the history of its creator, Edmond Roudnitska. I tried it and was intrigued by that smell similar to the famous Eau Sauvage but nothing contemporary, a smell of a man from the 1940s, virile, without femininity, with much strength and not pleasant for many, however, it’s a smell to which one must train the nose to find its nuances and beautiful points. I bought it for its good price and have used it in the mornings, a spray on the chest to smell vigorous. Moustache is not an aroma that women like and I don’t think I’d use it to go out or attract compliments; it’s for my own satisfaction and to approach the history of perfumery and great perfumers. Thank you Rochas for resurrecting this work.

• Mr. Baskerville

  September 14, 2023

  

  If you’re looking for compliments, forget this fragrance. It’s for those who don’t need them, as no one will offer a compliment for the scent or for mere politeness. Those who wear Moustache Original will be applauded for being themselves, for their natural elegance and for knowing how to add the cherry on the cake, making everyone feel valued while dismissing those who deserve it only through their presence. That praise won’t be verbal, but shown through subtle acts and loyalty, far removed from vanity. Why? Because this Moustache Original is the closest thing to going unnoticed, the very epitome of elegance in itself. The citrus opening, featuring a door-entry bergamot that fades quickly, leaves one of the best lemons tested: savoury, sweet, almost cuddly. The development is a delight: a less woody violet, almost spring-like, with an elegant lavender that is hardly intrusive and possesses a subtlety that captivates. The base uses musk as a healthy skeleton that doesn’t bother and an excellent cushion of moss. Although the longevity was just adequate, the projection was decent. It is one of the few that requires no formality nor depends on age: it suits those who don’t wear it to draw attention.

• Mr. Baskerville

  September 25, 2023

  

  If you’re looking for compliments, this isn’t for you. This is for someone who doesn’t require them, as they won’t receive a pick-up line or courtesy just for their fragrance. The gentleman (or lady) who wears Moustache Original will receive praise for who they are, for their natural and cultivated elegance, for knowing how to choose the “cherry on the cake”, for making everyone feel valued and… insignificant to those who deserve it, without speaking, only with their presence. That praise won’t be in words, but in subtle acts and that loyalty enjoyed by those far above vanity. Why? Because this Moustache Original is closest to notoriety being unnoticed, the epitome of elegance by default. With a well-crafted citrus opening where bergamot acts as the gateway, appearing and then vanishing to leave one of the best lemons tested… savoury, sweet, almost “caressing”. The development is a delight: violet less woody than floral, almost “spring-like”, accompanied by an elegant lavender, little intrusive and owning a subtlety that enchants. The base uses musk as a fixative, like a healthy skeleton that neither shows nor bothers, and a moss that makes an excellent cushion. The longevity is just right, but the projection is decent. It’s one of the few fragrances that doesn’t require the game of formality scales or the subjectivity of age: it suits whoever doesn’t need it to attract attention.

• vicgofe

  December 28, 2023

  

  Probably the worst fragrance in my collection. Upon leaving, it smells of rotten, old lemon, and after half an hour, it leaves a quite unpleasant dampness that disappears without a trace. A scam.

• vicgofe

  January 7, 2024

  

  Probably the worst fragrance in my collection. On the opening, it smells of lemon that’s gone bad and past its prime, and after half an hour, it leaves a rather unpleasant dampness. With that, it disappears without leaving a trace – quite a rip-off.

• Socram

  March 22, 2025

  

  Literally smells like a very elderly man. Between fresh-astringent, rancid, and old-badly-planted lavender cultivation. I can’t imagine anyone actually wearing it.

• Socram

  April 1, 2025

  

  Literally smells like a very advanced-age man. Between fresh-astringent, rancid, or poorly planted old lavender cultivation. I can’t imagine anyone truly wearing it.

• Matux

  May 31, 2025

  

  Aromatic citrus goes against the grain of modern perfumery because it’s based on other assumptions: molecules so abstract that sometimes you don’t know what they smell like, sticking to the skin like toluene and having a radioactive projection. There are men who leave trails like females in heat, seeking a mate or shouting to the world that they exist. This moustache doesn’t seek that; it aims to go unnoticed in society but be very present in intimacy. Smells old? In reality, it smells like bygone eras, when men knew how to court because they wanted something that has nothing to do with the Simon Syndrome. I visited a luxury department store and saw that clothes from global brands looked like advertising billboards. That’s when I thought of a song: “luxury is vulgarity”. And yes, it is. If it’s about making a statement of good taste, Moustache delivers: be courteous, dress well without fuss, hold an interesting conversation without overwhelming, put aside sentimentality, avoid the first person singular, know how to treat a woman, and master the subtlety of seduction. Nothing that Arabs or niche brands accompany. “Class” is what it’s called. Something that remained in the past and only survives in those whose education allows it.

• Peralta

  December 8, 2025

  

  Liked it. It has a strong impact, a dandy man’s style, reminiscent of Irisch Moos or Brando. It’s that cologne that might scare some women but captivate others. It opens with a citrus top note that quickly turns into a permanent barbershop scent with an aromatic touch that gives it character. Very seventies, very vintage, for men of the past. You need to know how to wear it or it must be for you; it’s not universal. At first, it seemed aggressive or old, bitter, but it’s the prelude to an evolution, ending up as a super pleasant scent. I see it more for the rough, masculine, special, and interesting man.

• Peralta

  December 21, 2025

  

  Liked it. It has a strong projection, dandy-gentleman style, reminiscent of Irisch Moos or Brando – that classic cologne that might scare off some women but captivate a few. It opens with a very citrusy note before quickly settling into a permanent barbershop scent with an aromatic touch that gives it character. Very seventies, very vintage, for men of the past. It needs to be worn with care or reserved for yourself; it’s not a universal fragrance. When I first tried it, it seemed aggressive or aged, bitter, but it’s the prelude to an evolution that ends up leaving a super pleasant scent. I see it as better suited to a rough, masculine, special, interesting man.