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Rochas Madame Rochas vs Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera
Madame Rochas is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean
Accords
Woody
100%
White floral
96%
Green
96%
Powdery
89%
Earthy
89%
Aldehydic
85%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Madame Rochas by Rochas is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Madame Rochas was launched in 1960. The nose behind this fragrance is Guy Robert. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. Madame Rochas first appeared in 1960 and reappeared in 1989 in its second edition. The nose behind this perfume is Guy Robert, who put aldehydes, bergamot, lemon and neroli at the top. The middle notes are flowery: jasmine, rose, tuberose, Lily-of-the-valley, Oriss root, ylang-ylang, violet and narcissus, whilst the base touches us with sandalwood, vetiver, musk, along with the accords of cedar, oakmoss and tonka beans. First edition represents a replica of an 18th century bottle and is signed by Madam Rochas herself. The new edition package was designed by Pierre Dinand and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml edt.
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Notes
Top
ApricotOrange BlossomGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart
Indian TuberoseJasmineSpanish JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissusHoneysuckleHiacynthLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CivetMuskAmberOakmossSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Tuberose
59%
Green
59%
Animalic
57%
Woody
54%
Yellow floral
53%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera is a Floral fragrance for women. Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera was launched in 1988. Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera was created by Carlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Apricot, Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot; middle notes are Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Spanish Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Hiacynth and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civet, Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. This fragrance is the essence of Carolina Herrera's style, embodiment of elegance and femininity, recommended for everyday use. The top notes are elegant jasmine and refined tuberose. The base consists of warm wood and amber. The fragrance was released in 1998.
Notes in Common
52% sharedShared (15)
HiacynthGreen NotesHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomNarcissusYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmber
Only in Madame Rochas
AldehydesNeroliLemonIrisOrris RootBulgarian RoseVioletTuberoseTonka Bean
Only in Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera
ApricotBrazilian RosewoodIndian TuberoseSpanish JasmineCivet
Rating
4.08vs3.84
Ratings
2,232vs2,088
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1960vs1988
Which should I buy?
Madame Rochas is the community's favourite of the two.
- Madame Rochas is rated higher by the community: 4.08 from 2,232 ratings, against 3.84 from 2,088.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Madame Rochas versus "strong" for Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera.
- Madame Rochas is voted best for fall and spring; Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera for winter and fall.
- Carolina Herrera is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rochas is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Madame Rochas if you want the higher-rated option; pick Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.