Madame Rochas
RochasParfum1960
Side by side
Madame Rochas vs. Rive Gauche
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Madame Rochas | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1960 | 1971 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Guy Robert | Daniela Andrier, Jacques Polge, Michel Hy |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top—
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesLemon
Heart
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletNarcissus
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
Base
MuskOakmossAmberVetiver
OakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Madame Rochas | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Aldehydic florals for those who know their vintage composition. The powdery elegance signals taste, not age. Guy Robert built this for a woman who could wear it without explanation.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
Best price, size by size
| Madame Rochas | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 oz | $20.95fragranceshop | — |
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