Madame Rochas
RochasEau de Parfum Intense1960
Side by side
Madame Rochas vs. Rive Gauche
Is Madame Rochas better than Rive Gauche?
Madame Rochas rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AldehydesOakmossRoseVetiverBergamotLemonLily of the ValleyMuskYlang-YlangGreen Notes
woodyaldehydicwhite floralearthyfreshgreenpowdery
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 Rive Gauche?
| Madame Rochas | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum Intense | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1960 | 1971 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Guy Robert | Daniela Andrier, Jacques Polge, Michel Hy |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Madame Rochas and Rive Gauche smell?
Madame Rochas
Woody
Aldehydic
White Floral
Earthy
Fresh
Green
Powdery
Iris
Rive Gauche
Aldehydic
White Floral
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Green
Mossy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madame Rochas and Rive Gauche share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroliGreen NotesHyacinthHoneysuckleOrange Blossom
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesLemon
Heart
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletNarcissus
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
OakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletNarcissusHoneysuckleOrange Blossom
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
Citric Notes
BergamotLemonNeroli
BergamotLemon
Green Notes
VetiverGreen Notes
Vetiver
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
OakmossGreen Notes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Madame Rochas and Rive Gauche work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madame Rochas or Rive Gauche?
| Madame Rochas | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Madame Rochas and Rive Gauche?
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
Rive Gauche is not a safe choice. Its aldehydic opening hits like a slap before settling into something genuinely confident. Rose and jasmine carry the heart with understated grace but the drydown,.Rive Gauche
The hunt
Where to buy Madame Rochas and Rive Gauche
| Madame Rochas | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 100 ml | $25.24ecosmetics · 3.3 oz | $118.99fragrancenet · 100ml |
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