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Rochas is the fashion house I am really fond of. Their creations are usually very interesting by always bringing something new. For instance, Macassar, Lui, Globe, Rochas Man, Moustache. Such beautiful masculine offerings. I was somehow disappointed when L’Homme was introduced. Another amboxane bomb in a blue bottle. Another Sauvage-like shower gel for the politically correct new decade. OK, Rochas has to earn some money as well.
Yes, it has ambroxane and it possesses this Axe tedious
cleanliness, but fortunately, it has some unexpected aspects. I must confess
that Master Jovanovic did a remarkable job. In my opinion, this the way to sneak
in a classical aspect in the contemporary creation. Rochas L’Homme opens with
strong and fizzy synthetic orange note accompanied by a cheesy pineapple,
cardamom, and a hefty dose of trendy ambroxane. The opening is not promising,
but fortunately, the best is yet to come. Soon some classic almost fougere-ish
aspects are introduced. Juniper is responsible for a delicate G&T vibe,
while geranium gives this quintessential French structure. The base is somehow synthetically
fleeting with again trendy Tonka bean and just a touch of clean patchouli. This
Tonka is very interesting by giving me sometimes an amaretto cookie vibe. Interesting
touch.
Rochas L’Homme is not the best creation I have ever smelled, but it
is very skillfully composed. It is easy
to wear and very contemporary, but with several hidden layers waiting to be
peeled off. A nice addition to a usual grim ambroxane fragrance scene. Livin’ on
the edge of an abyss.
Longevity
/ Projection
Solid
(6-10 hours) / Average
A
suggested wearing
Spring
or summer/ Daytime casual or sporty occasions
Alternatives
Dior
Sauvage – arrrrghhh
Versace
Dylan Blue – bottled grimness
Pros
Easy to wear
Skillfully composed
Upgrade from standard blue fragrances
Nice bottle
Cons
Contemporary
ambroxane-themed (but well-masked)
Rating
6,5/10
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