Nicolas Mamounas joined the house of Rochas in 1970, succeeding Guy Robert as its in-house perfumer and holding the role for seventeen years.
His first creation, Byzantium, an oriental spicy composition, was developed in collaboration with Alberto Morillas, and the same year he created Eau de Rochas, an icon of fresh, aromatic perfumery that later spawned a men's edition in 1993. He went on to compose Mystère, Macassar, Globe, and Lumière Original, each showcasing his gift for balancing contrasting elements.
1970Eau de RochasRochas
1978MystereRochas
1980MacassarRochas
1984Lumiere OriginalRochas
1987ByzanceRochasFresh, aromatic compositions built on the harmonious combination of contrasting ingredients.
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