Madame Rochas

for Women
by Rochas
Year introduced: 1960
Michael Edwards's Family Classification: Soft Floral

Description: Marcel Rochas passed away at the age of 55, so at 28, Madame Rochas became the youngest of CEOs in France. Back then, Madame Rochas was the first perfume named after a living person. It was launched at a vernissage of an exhibition on women's portraits. The perfume was inspired by two great classics: Chanel Nє5 and Arpиge. But Madame Rochas is more powdery, less woody, and creamier with a more delicate amber and musk note.

Top notes: Aldehdyes, bergamot, lemon, neroli, orange blossom, broom, honeysuckle, hyacinth, green notes

Heart notes: Bulgarian rose, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, orris root, ylang-ylang, iris, violet, narcissus

Base notes: Sandalwood, vetiver, musk, cedar, amber, moss, tonka bean