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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Eau de Rochas by Rochas c1970

Eau de Rochas by Rochas: launched in 1970. Nicolas Mamounas.




The fragrance was originally based on the 1948 fragrance Eau de Roche, created by Edmond Roudtniska. This fresh, classic Eau de Cologne was discontinued by 1956 and is very hard to find today.






In 1970, Nicolas Mamounas worked with this formula and the fragrance was reintroduced. However, in 1974, the Hoffmann LaRoche company, the proprietors of the word trade mark ' Roche ', had taken action against the perfumery company Rochas, who used the name Eau de Roche. The resulting lawsuit forced Rochas to rename the fragrance as Eau de Rochas in 1976.


Fragrance Composition:



So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fresh, citrusy, aromatic chypre fragrance for women.
  • Top notes are: verbena, Sicilian lime, tangerine, Calabrian mandarin orange, basil, grapefruit, bergamot and green citron
  • Middle notes: jasmine, mountain narcissus, coriander, carnation and wild rose
  • Base notes: patchouli, Croatian oakmoss, sweet briar, Mysore sandalwood, ambergris and musk


Bottles:


Presented in a bottle that looks like rock crystal shot through with streams of running water, designed by Serge Mansau.







Fate of the Fragrance:

In 2014 - a limited edition 50ml eau de toilette bottle was presented in packaging designed by illustrator Aurore de La Morinerie. 

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