Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
White Floral
98%
Green
95%
Powdery
90%
Earthy
89%
Aldehydic
84%
Floral
81%
Fresh
81%
Iris
80%
Yellow Floral
70%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, White Floral, and Green) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, White Floral, Green, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, White Floral, Green, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Madame RochasbyRochasis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women.Madame Rochaswas 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, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.Madame Rochas first appeared in 1960 and reappeared in 1989 in its second edition. The nose behind this perfume is Guy Robert, who put aldehydes, bergamot, lemon and neroli at the top. The middle notes are flowery: jasmine, rose, tuberose, Lily-of-the-valley, Oriss root, ylang-ylang, violet and narcissus, whilst the base touches us with sandalwood, vetiver, musk, along with the accords of cedar, oakmoss and tonka beans.
First edition represents a replica of an 18th century bottle and is signed by Madam Rochas herself. The new edition package was designed by Pierre Dinand and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml edt.
First edition represents a replica of an 18th century bottle and is signed by Madam Rochas herself. The new edition package was designed by Pierre Dinand and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml edt.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Madame Rochas office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.