Tocadilly by Rochas
Women 1997
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Description
Tocadilly by Rochas is an aquatic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, the nose behind this composition is Christopher Sheldrake. The top notes are lilac and cucumber; the heart notes are hyacinth, jasmine and coconut; and the base note is musk.
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Season
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About Tocadilly
Tocadilly by Rochas is an aquatic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, the nose behind this composition is Christopher Sheldrake. The top notes are lilac and cucumber; the heart notes are hyacinth, jasmine and coconut; and the base note is musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
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Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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Another childhood classic; my mother always wore it. I got a mini to relive that scent and see that peculiar bottle again. The opening is odd, but then it settles into green lilacs with coconut water, very pleasant. Once dry, the coconut (which gives the lilacs their special touch) takes centre stage until everything fades after about 7 hours, a decent longevity for winter. It’s feminine, discreet, summery and very 90s; it’s the perfume you wear straight out of the shower on hot days, before slipping into a simple dress and going for ice cream with your friends. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 7/10
Another perfume my mother used in my childhood; recently I bought a mini to smell that curious little bottle again. Its opening is a bit odd, but it settles into a very pleasant scent of green lilacs with coconut water. As it dries, the coconut water (which gives a special touch within lilac floral perfumes) takes the lead until everything disappears after about 7 hours, which I consider quite good longevity for this type of perfume in winter. Feminine, modest, summery and very 90s; it feels like the typical perfume you wear straight out of the shower on hot mornings, before putting on a simple dress and going for ice cream with your friends. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 7/10
I found it and was delighted, but only for a short while. The spray was one of those screw-off types, easy to break. The scent was terrible, nothing like what I remembered. What a shame; it’s no longer available and I’m still searching. I absolutely loved that mix of lilacs and coconut.
Another ‘ice cream’ scent, alongside two Comme des Garçons, Eau Torride by Givenchy, and probably another. Tocadilly was like opening a fridge full of lilacs and cucumber. It had a stunning touch yet wasn’t childish, perfect for an adult. The opening was beautiful: almost frozen cucumber freshness with bell-like glimmers of lilac and hyacinth. Then it moved to a soft white floral with mauve nuances, where the cold cucumber lingered to add a soapy, cerulean touch. I don’t usually like edible notes, but they fit well here because it wasn’t literal cucumber. A lovely, refreshing fragrance without pretensions, in the style of Rochas or Nina Ricci’s Les Belles, which made funny, youthful but well-made scents. Today it might seem dated, but I simply adore it.
To me, it’s a fresh perfume with no notes that make it penetrating; it’s almost like talcum powder. I recommend it for women who like soft scents; I think it would fit in the group of Lavin L’Incrédible or Forever Elizabeth by Elizabeth Taylor. Very discreet.
To me, it feels fresh, with nothing penetrating, almost like talcum powder. I recommend it for women looking for something soft; it sits in the same group as Lavin L’Éclat or Forever Elizabeth by Elizabeth Taylor. Very discreet.
This is an extremely potent perfume. It has a very marked floral note, with a touch of coconut and cucumber giving it that soapy effect. But be warned: it’s one of the florals that gives me a runny nose. D: