Madame Rochas
woody up front, then white floral, settling into green.
About
Madame Rochas by Rochas is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Madame Rochas was launched in 1960. The nose behind this fragrance is Guy Robert. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Violet,…
Nose: Guy Robert
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Tuberose
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin 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 office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Rochas picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Madame Rochas smell like?
woody up front, then white floral, settling into green. Dominant accords: woody, white floral, green.
What notes are in Madame Rochas?
Top: Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon. Heart: Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Tuberose. Base: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean.
How long does Madame Rochas last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Madame Rochas loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Madame Rochas best for?
Fall is the top pick (34%). Spring is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Madame Rochas?
Day wear leads at 61%. Night is a secondary pick at 39%.
Is Madame Rochas for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 68% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Madame Rochas?
Composed by Guy Robert. Released in 1960.
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