ROCHAS
MADAME ROCHAS EDT

1989

PERFUMER
Jacques Fraysse
Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Aldehydes
Hyacinth
Green Notes
Neroli
Honeysuckle
Bergamot
Orange Blossom
LemoN

Iris
Narcissus
orris
Bulgarian Rose
Ylang-Ylang
lily-of-the-valley
Violet
Jasmine
Tuberose

Oakmoss
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Musk
Cedarwood
Amber
Tonka Bean

Madame Rochas was first released in 1960 by Guy Robert. It was reformulated in 1989 by Jean-Louis Sieuzac & Jacques Fraysse.

After my less than fortunate encounter with Femme Rochas, I was glad to dive into the easier Madame next.

I’m not 100% sure what version I have. It’s an older bottle and I’m pretty confident it’s the 1989 version. I assume it’s the EDT, but I could be wrong on that part.

Madame Rochas opened very floral. For am moment I was picturing a warm, golden hue to a watery rose. Within minutes it became cooler and more green.

It becomes a green, almost aromatic, floral with a light, but persistent peachiness surrounding it.

In the base you find a nice quality light sandalwood, similar to the base I get from Miss Dior EDT. I’ve seen the two compared in general, but for me, Miss Dior is a lot heavier, whereas Madame Rochas becomes quite soapy.

It’s very pleasant; perhaps a tad on the safe and generic side, especially in the soapy peachy drydown.