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.
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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.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a Citrus Aromatic chypre fragrance for women.
Presented in a bottle that looks like rock crystal shot through with streams of running water, designed by Serge Mansau.
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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 Citrus Aromatic chypre fragrance for women.
- Top notes are: verbena, lime, mandarin orange, basil, grapefruit, bergamot and green citron
- Middle notes: jasmine, mountain narcissus, coriander, carnation and wild rose
- Base notes: patchouli, oak moss, sweet briar, 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.
