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Estée Lauder Private Collection vs Rochas Madame Rochas
Private Collection is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Green NotesHiacynthLime (Linden Blossom)BergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
ChrysanthemumNarcissusHoneysuckleMignonetteJasmineYlang-YlangRosePear
Base
OakmossCorianderCedarPatchouliSandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMusk
Accords
Green
100%
Floral
83%
Yellow floral
71%
Herbal
69%
Fresh spicy
65%
Woody
64%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Private Collection by Estée Lauder is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Private Collection was launched in 1973. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Marcello. Top notes are Green Notes, Hiacynth, Lime (Linden Blossom), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Chrysanthemum, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Mignonette, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Pear; base notes are Oakmoss, Coriander, Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber and Musk. Private Collection is a floral fragrance with green notes, it was reserved for the private use of Mrs. Estée Lauder. The perfume was launched to the massmarket only in 1973.The fresh floral opening blend green notes, honeysuckle, linden, jasmin and orange blossom. The heart note is composed of Bulgarian rose, chrysanthemum, reseda, ylang-ylang and coriander. The end note includes sandalwood, heliotrope, amber and musk.
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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.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (14)
Green NotesHiacynthBergamotOrange BlossomLemonNarcissusHoneysuckleJasmineYlang-YlangOakmossCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk
Only in Private Collection
Lime (Linden Blossom)ChrysanthemumMignonetteRosePearCorianderPatchouliHeliotrope
Only in Madame Rochas
AldehydesNeroliIrisOrris RootBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseVetiverTonka Bean
Rating
4.26vs4.08
Ratings
2,397vs2,232
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1973vs1960
Which should I buy?
Private Collection is the community's favourite of the two.
- Private Collection is rated higher by the community: 4.26 from 2,397 ratings, against 4.08 from 2,232.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Private Collection versus "moderate" for Madame Rochas.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Both houses are mid-range (typically $40–100), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Private Collection if you want the higher-rated option; pick Madame Rochas if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.