Eau de Rochas Homme

Beautiful classic summer fragrance, gorgeous bottle. Should be in every gentleman's possession.

This crushes in the heat. Citrus with a bit of backbone to it. Nothing complicated. But the idea of this being 34 years old and still relevant is almost as refreshing as it is to wear.

Released in 1993 and crushed every other fresh scent. True legend. Does it stand today? 100%! This juice is high quality (if you have vintage) and a summer staple

I dont know if I got a bad bottle or what. Batch code 2339 (so 2022). Purchased from fragrancenet. A wall of faint smell is all I get. No real notes. Certainly not citrus. Smells of cheap, very lightly 'scented' water. I've tried it several times in the two months I've had it with no change. Anyone else get this?

عطر أو دي روخاس أوم هو عطر كولونيا صيفي رجالي الكولونيا هنا تقليدية و بسيطة لأبعد حد، حمضيات و الكثير من الحمضيات مع قليل من الأزهار و قاعدة خشبية مسكية هو عطر ليوم و مناسبة لا تحتاج فيها للتفكير أو لارتداء عطر لافت، عطر يناسب الأيام المشمسة و الحارة خصوصا للاستعمال الكاجوال مثل التسوق أو الجيم أو الاستمتاع بشاطئ البحر الأداء هو أداء عطر كولونيا، ثبات بحدود ال 4-5 ساعات مع فوحان في أول نصف ساعة أراه من أفضل العطور التي يمكن استعمالها بعد الحلاقة التقييم 3.85/5

This is a really good citrus aromatic fragrance. Can go blow for blow with the likes of Eau Sauvage EDT, Givenchy Monsieur EDT and Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT but the performance is absolutely appalling. This flees from the skin faster than Bolt at the olympics. I get 60min to 90mins out of it with quite a few sprays. I don't usually complain about performance but this just defeats the purpose. Nobody will be able to enjoy it on you unless the stick their nose into your skin in that first hour. Too bad. As it's a lot cheaper than the other mentioned above I would have recommended it as a super great alternative. The scent is there, it's just to week to impress anyone after you actually leave the house. Maybe older batches had some oumph in them but the ones in the last few years just don't cut it. If you decide to get the fragrance, just get the 200ml and overspray like crazy, maybe your skin retains these beautiful citruses better.

The scent of Eau de Rochas I find very fresh and mature. That's why I am sure some younger guys (not all) will find it quite dated. It is typical old school cologne that reminds me of my childhood in early 90s. Performance is mediocre. I wear it normally after shower in hot days during weekend, when run errand, or after work at night. Even though I think it is office safe (my office is not strict tho. A colleague wear room filling frag almost every day), but I never wear it to the office due to its bad performance. For me it won't survive even lunch time. Not safe blind safe.

Intentionally made to smell like a classic I guess. Really good but not unique.

old people smell. immediately reminds me of unlikeable old farts

An absolute gem among hot weather perfume, from the most underated house.

Gin and tonic on the skin; it's so citrusy and aromatic. Big ol' lemon and lime open with ozonic aldehydes and herbal verbana / basil give me that fresh glass of that fizzy goodness. It's not sweet, more fresh sliced lime with the wedge dropped in your carbonated drink. Then in the heart, as you dive into the glass up to catch the happy little bubbles you get mixed soft floral notes alongside spicy gin from the cardamom and pine combination, but still with that lime wedge hovering about. The base is mostly lemon lime vetiver with a little mossy cedar to me and while it isn't really a long-lasting fragrance, it's a Summer banger that you don't need to last for more than 2-3 hours. Rock this to the gym or to the pool and let the heat carry your refreshment forward. If you like Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT this will probably be a love. It is for me.

Eau de Rochas Homme and the rest of the Rochas line have somehow evaded me through the years. Despite being widely available online at excellent prices, they rarely seem to grace the shelves of the major boutiques. Recently, I found myself craving a citrus: the paragon of carefree, beautiful scents. When properly executed, a citrus fragrance becomes a companion for life, ideally serving as the anchor for a full kit of delightful necessities: soaps, shampoos, and deodorants. Good citrus fragrances are notoriously difficult to find; great ones are even scarcer. Much like chess, the genre is easy to learn but exceptionally difficult to play well. I’ve never cared for the countless "ozonic" clean scents that lean on aggressive wood-ambers and musks. Similarly, I struggle with traditional Colognes; even the greats (like the discontinued Institut Très Bien trio) barely survive two hours. Then there are the "cheats", masterpieces like Chanel Pour Monsieur or Monsieur de Givenchy which are actually Chypres using a mouthwatering citrus opening as window dressing for a mossy, woody drydown. To my mind, the only genuine citrus fragrances that endure without becoming loud or vanishing entirely have been the masterful Eau de Guerlain (perhaps the greatest ever) and Hermès Concentré d’Orange Verte. These are far more than colognes; they are proper, full compositions. I am thrilled to say that Eau de Rochas Homme now joins this sacred band. It is the most wonderful "proper" citrus I have worn in years. It opens with a bold, rich blast of high-quality citrus verbena and transitions seamlessly into an exquisite woody-green drydown. It captures that specific, carefree beauty that feels both timeless and pure. My only regret is that I didn't opt for the 200ml bottle immediately. I’ve been wearing it so fanatically that I’ll need the extra volume soon. Plus, that sculpted bottle is simply gorgeous.

If you like neroli sauvage by Creed you will like this. They aren't the same or anything but no doubt share the same type of profile. Very nice, and not the typical citrus freshie that you see in today's day and age. Hidden gem that very reasonable priced, considering how Creed is much more expensive. Creed obviously smells better, it's smoother and the not as lemon forward, but Rochas is no slouch and will for sure scratch that NS itch.

Idyllic, youthful summers on the Amalfi coast. While this doesn’t extend too far outside of the mainstream, it does boring well. The balance of citrus, florals, and woods make this a perfect scent for gallivanting around in the summer time. What it lacks in personality, it makes up for in pleasantness. The notes listed, like your best friend’s boyfriend, perhaps overpromises on what he can deliver and lasts a good time rather than a long time, but is charming and inoffensive nonetheless.

nice lemon, but the florals give it some latrine refresher quality that spoils everything.

Mediterranean sunshine in a bottle. • Citrus-Chypre summer scent that is quite elegant and uplifting. • Occupies a distinct lane vs. summer freshies and unisex scents of the 1990s. • For a 30+ years old fragrance, it held up particularly well. • Performance-wise, this was never a beast, i.e., pretty much only a half-day scent.

Gilles Romey is the perfumer.

A fancy fresh citrus-herbal candy vibe.

The opening is a nice effervescent refreshing icy lemon-lime combo. Then it settle into a floral notes. Drydown into dry vetiver and oakmoss, with the lime still linger, this is a class. Like a sophisticated gentlemen would wear. Projects well and long lasting. This is a great signature scent for a professional 30s and above gentlemen that aspire confidence.

Like sunlight streaming through an open window… Eau de Rochas Homme is a very good, comfortable, fresh summer scent that carries a surprising amount of weight for being a such a citrus cocktail. The opening lime and bergamot could fairly be described as “confident” and VERY bright. There’s something wonderfully balanced about the old-school and modern citrus accords, too. They are fresh without being too sporty, and clean without smelling like a post-marathon scrubdown. The basil adds an aromatic twist that gives it depth and a slightly earthy quality, with the overall effect being like gardening in a lime grove. The middle notes introduce jasmine, carnation, freesia, rose, lily of the valley, and violet, all of which is either charmingly retro or mildly concerning, depending on your tolerance for florals in men’s fragrance. It’s handled with such restrained masculinity that it never tips into grandfather territory, though. A touch of bitter artemisia and spicy-fresh coriander balances out the florals very nicely. While there are absolutely some similarities, it’s not quite a 1960s Eau Sauvage kind of floral (though I love Eau Sauvage, too). The spicy carnation does most of the heavy lifting here, providing just enough pepper to give it a botanical kick without edging you close to a sneeze. I would like to see them push up the freesia a little bit to carry more of the green accord along with the existing white florals, but overall it works very well. The base settles into cedar, sandalwood, and oakmoss, which remain the holy trinity of “serious gentleman smell”. The musk in the base notes does have a little bit of 1990s laundry soap accord, but it doesn’t really carry the sense of dial-up internet or frosted tips. If it is now finally time for the 90s to start feeling “classic” more than “vintage”, this note could be one of the first in that catalogue. Mostly though, it’s woody in a way that suggests desks with brass fittings and leather-bound books, but for someone who is also at home outdoors getting dirty. There is nothing stuffy about this scent. This is nature filtered through the lens of someone who can hike without a trail, clean the battery contacts on an old Land Rover with a can of soda, make tea in the bush, and then wash up, put on a linen shirt, and arrive for a nice dinner with a flattering natural suntan. The performance is thoroughly appropriate. It is present but never pushy, and lasts just long enough to get you through lunch without requiring a refresher. It projects with a volume that works well for indoors and close quarters, or catching a whiff on the breeze outside. Overall, it’s a good fragrance for those who value discretion over projection, and those who want to smell like a summery gentleman rather than a lifestyle brand.

Affordable lemon lime scent with some subtle woods. Don't expect much in terms of performance though. It settles close to the skin soon after application and I only get about 3-4 hours out of it. Not sure I'd recommend, given the lacklustre performance, but it does smell real nice. Give it a go if you want a cheap citrus fragrance to play with.

Classic, masculine citrus (lemon). Does not smell dated, barbershoppy, or like a cleaning product. You can wear this anytime, anywhere. The problem is, I have to spray this twice as much as my other stuff and it still doesn't last. I don't get much projection either. Based on the scent alone, I would give this at least an 8.5.

I have the 2015 reformulation and the dry down is definitely giving the Aventus Cologne DNA, albeit brighter, lighter and thus more fleeting.

Lemons inside a wooden dresser drawer in a humid room. A nice composition that serves its purpose well. Although it’s hard to find a better lemon citrus cologne on the market, I wouldn’t pay much for this one. I already finished a bottle, and so far, I don’t plan on buying another.

Lots of notes there. Simplify, Lemon & Citrus, five minutes later incense. That's it

High lemonade, a lemon-flavored candy, with old-fashioned undertones only in the background. So, extremely fresh, sweet, and tangy citrus — in the style of YSL PH or Monsieur de Givenchy, but with a roaring, playful twist. Because of that, this scent seems to avoid any old-fashionedness. Actually — maybe it’s in the realm of Moustache, which also roars in that exaggerated way. If one ever wants to revisit the old citrus fougère territory, alongside YSL PH or vintage Eau Sauvage, one should also remember Rochas; over time, you realize it’s the same concept, and that height is no longer there, replaced by the famous metallic note — the question is whether it’s better handled than in those others. Of course, the longevity is nonexistent.

A photorealistic gin and tonic with lemon. Lasts about as long as drinking one, too. Still, a refreshing experience.

Insane value for the price! Smells very similar to terre de hermes eau givre

Total winner. Better than any niche citrus fragrance, fresh chypre, I've tried in the last twenty years. Genuine masterpiece.

The opening is essentially a burst of citrus, bright and refreshing. As it settles, it transitions into a smooth blend of woody and floral notes. The sillage is moderate, and it lasts around 5 to 6 hours on my skin. It’s a perfect everyday fragrance—subtle and office-friendly, without making a bold statement. If you're after something distinctive or attention-grabbing, this might not be the one for you. But that's exactly why I love it: it's a masculine scent that feels elegant without trying too hard.