Mouche
“Mouche by Rochas is a fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Mouche by Rochas was launched in 1947 and is a creation of the renowned perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. This fragrance opens with bright citrus notes like lemon and bergamot, which are quickly enveloped by the lush sweetness of peach, apricot, and plum. The heart blends florals such as narcissus, rose, jasmine, and carnation with a touch of honey and heliotrope, creating an intricate blend that is both delicate and rich. As it develops, warm spices like cloves and opoponax mingle with balsamic resins and mossy accords, leading to a deep base of leather, musk, ambergris, and vanilla. The result is a scent that feels lasting — a perfect blend of old-world elegance and modern sophistication.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Mouche is best applied to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow it to settle into its heart and base notes before heading out. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than projecting strongly across the room.
Edmond Roudnitska
Founding perfumer · 23 fragrances · French
Edmond Roudnitska is remembered today as one of the most important perfumers in history: as a ""perfumer composer"" and the inventor of modern perfumery. His encounter in the 1950s with Serge Heftler-Louiche, the founder of Parfums Christian Dior and Frédéric Malle’s grandfather, was decisive. Together they created many legendary perfumes: “Eau Fraîche”, “Diorissimo”, “Diorella”, and most famous of all, “Eau Sauvage”, whose launch coincided with the public’s recognition of Edmond as the first “nose” of the perfume industry.Edmond began his career as a chemist at Roure Bertrand Dupont, where he developed an encyclopedic knowledge of natural and synthetic raw materials, as well as a distinctive minimalist style, which led to his legendary, secret masterpiece, “Le Parfum de Thérèse”. Only she, his wife, was allowed to wear it; but as a token of their shared family history, and their mutual trust, she entrusted the formula to Frédéric Malle after Edmond’s death.
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The story behind the bottle.
A bustling Parisian atelier where the heady aroma of fresh flowers and ripe fruits mingles with warm woods and a hint of leather, capturing the essence of post-war refinement.
Fig. 01 — Mouche, Rochas
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