Madame Rochas
RochasEau de Parfum Intense1960
Side by side
Madame Rochas vs. First
Is Madame Rochas better than First?
Madame Rochas rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
AldehydesOakmossRoseVetiverBergamotTuberoseLily of the ValleyMuskAmberOrris Root
woodyaldehydicwhite floralearthyfreshgreenpowderyyellow floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Madame Rochas and First?
| Madame Rochas | First | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1960 | 1976 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Guy Robert | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Madame Rochas and First smell?
Madame Rochas
Woody
Aldehydic
White Floral
Earthy
Fresh
Green
Powdery
Iris
First
Floral
Green
Aldehydic
Yellow Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Musky
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madame Rochas and First share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroliGreen NotesHyacinthHoneysuckleOrange Blossom
AldehydesBergamotPeachBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletNarcissus
NarcissusHyacinthJasmineLily of the ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberoseRoseOrchid
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletNarcissusHoneysuckleOrange Blossom
NarcissusHyacinthJasmineLily of the ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseRoseOrchid
Citric Notes
BergamotLemonNeroli
Bergamot
Green Notes
VetiverGreen Notes
Vetiver
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Amber
Amber
Amber
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Madame Rochas and First work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madame Rochas or First?
| Madame Rochas | First | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Madame Rochas and First?
Madame Rochas is aldehydic in the grand French tradition. If you find that style old-fashioned, this won't change your mind. But if powdery florals and green freshness are your language.Madame Rochas
An aldehydic chypre that smells like powdery florals wrapped in honey and animalic warmth. This is 1970s elegance distilled into a bottle. It is refined, perhaps austere, and demands attention.First
The hunt
Where to buy Madame Rochas and First
| Madame Rochas | First | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 oz | $25.24ecosmetics | — |
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