WS-H-1998

Rocabar

1998Men

woody up front, then aromatic, settling into fresh spicy.

Rocabar by Hermès is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Rocabar was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Gilles Romey. Top notes are Cedar Essence, Juniper, Coriander, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Italian Cypress, Cedar, Cardamom, Carnation and Violet; base notes are Canada Balsam, Benzoin, Vanilla,…

woody aromatic fresh spicy warm spicy

Nose: Gilles Romey

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Cedar Essence, Juniper, Coriander, Lemon, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Italian Cypress, Cedar, Cardamom, Carnation, Violet
Drydown· 6h+
Canada Balsam, Benzoin, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

96%

54%

47%

26%

25%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall39%Winter29%Spring23%Summer9%Day58%Night42%Wears male56%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Rocabar smell like?

woody up front, then aromatic, settling into fresh spicy. Dominant accords: woody, aromatic, fresh spicy.

What notes are in Rocabar?

Top: Cedar Essence, Juniper, Coriander, Lemon, Bergamot. Heart: Italian Cypress, Cedar, Cardamom, Carnation, Violet. Base: Canada Balsam, Benzoin, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Patchouli.

How long does Rocabar last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Rocabar loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Rocabar best for?

Fall is the top pick (39%). Winter is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Rocabar?

Day wear leads at 58%. Night is a secondary pick at 42%.

Is Rocabar for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 56% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Rocabar?

Composed by Gilles Romey. Released in 1998.