Mousseline
“Mousseline by Rochas is a fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, warm spicy composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1946, Mousseline by Rochas was crafted by the renowned perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and aldehydes, which give way to a rich heart of orange blossom, violet leaf, and carnation, anchored by warm spices like cloves and black pepper. The base notes are a harmonious blend of woody, musky, and earthy accords, featuring patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, and ambergris. This composition creates a sense of lasting elegance that feels both classic and modern.
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Application Tips
Apply Mousseline to pulse points for an intimate warmth that builds on skin. The spicy heart notes will emerge after about 30 minutes, followed by the rich base notes. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to the skin rather than diffused in a 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.
The soft embrace of a well-worn cashmere sweater, where the blend of floral and woody notes evokes a sense of comfort and refinement.
Fig. 01 — Mousseline, Rochas
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