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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Monsieur de Rauch by Madeleine de Rauch c1950

Monsieur de Rauch by Madeleine de Rauch: launched in 1950 or 1966 (per Dictionnaire des Parfums, 1972-1973 edition). Created by Raymond Chaillan and Jacques Bercia.




Fragrance Composition:



So what does it smell like? It is classified as a refreshing, but bittersweet citrus woody fragrance for men. Described as a "woody, lemon" scent.
  • Top notes: lemon, bergamot, lavender, galbanum, neroli, mandarin, lime, sweet orange, verbena, citronella, artemisia
  • Middle notes: lavender, thyme, rosemary, maritime pine, orange, petitgrain, fern, geranium, jasmine, coriander, clary sage, clove, Florentine iris, Manilla ylang ylang, Bulgarian rose
  • Base notes: myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, amber, Tyrolean oakmoss, musk, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla, Lebanon cedar

Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued sometime in the 1980s. In 1998, three of the original de Rauch fragrances were reformulated and relaunched: Miss de Rauch, Belle de Rauch and Monsieur de Rauch (which was rechristened Man de Rauch).


Man de Rauch: classified as a rich woody oriental fragrance for men. Notes: woods, vanilla, amber.


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