An ode to femininity and love, the quintessence of feminine seduction, Femme by Rochas perfume for women is a spicy fruity chypre fragrance, a real masterpiece with its warmth of a woman’s gentle skin and a deeply sensual opulent accord of the velvety plum – used in perfumery for the first time – complemented by the lively crispness of lemon, neroli and bergamot, gourmand citrus notes that are warmed by spicy hints of cumin, cinnamon and cloves, awakens an intense sensuality, its base notes of sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver arousing mysterious feelings, stirred even further by rose absolute, ylang-ylang and jasmine. This much-loved scent was created by Edmond Roudnitska in Paris during the War in 1943. According to other sources, it was made by Marcel Rochas in 1948 for his wife Hélène in heartfelt tribute to femininity. Femme Rochas is a splendid perfume which is not aimed at every person, more at a femme fatale.
Top Notes: plum, peach, cinnamon, apricot, Brazilian rosewood, bergamot, lemon
Heart Notes: cloves, carnation, ylang-ylang, rosemary, rose absolute, iris, an immortal, jasmine
Base Notes: oakmoss, leather, benzoin, grey amber, patchouli, musk, vanilla
Design House: Rochas
Perfumer: Edmond Roudnitska
Year Introduced: 1943
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