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Eau de toilette

Hermès Rocabar

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Fragrance information:

Rocabar Hermès, released in 1998, is marketed as a masculine fragrance, falling within the spicy and wood families. The fragrance was crafted by perfumer Gilles Romey. The fragrance belongs to the spicy, wood, and earthy / mossy groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of citrus can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. An eau de toilette — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.

It carries a moderate sillage, leaving a trail that lingers pleasantly in the air. Longevity is moderate — not too much, not too little, just right. France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. Rocabar Hermès — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Rocabar unfolds as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Hermès comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

As soon as the fragrance opens you catch sparkling citrus first notes: Bergamot, Cedar, Coriander and Juniper.

When the opening settles you notice Cardamom, Cedar, Clove, Cypress and Violet keeping a spicy-woody direction.

The accord profile is driven by these accords: Balsamic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral without random overlap. Additional accords such as Wood and Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In longevity terms Middle points to a sustained drydown presence.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Citrus, Earthy / Mossy, Spicy and Wood. It also reaches into Floral, Balsamic and Gourmet.

Taken together Rocabar holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best understood in wear.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Hermès
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.hermes.com
Year of production 1998
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Cedar
Coriander
Cardamom
Cedar
Clove
Benzoin
Fir Resin
Oak moss

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
75%
Unisex
25%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
25%
For every day
25%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
25%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
50%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
25%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
50%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
50%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
33%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
33%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
33%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
33%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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The scent is undoubtedly woody, but its sillage, enveloping and soft, leaves behind only bitterness. Vanilla and oakmoss blend into something viscous that doesn't delight, but rather oppresses. The top notes - cedar essence, juniper, coriander, lemon, and bergamot - seem too sharp, as if trying to hide something darker. In the heart of the fragrance are cedar, violet, carnation, and cardamom, but even they don't save it from a feeling of heaviness. The base accords - oakmoss, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin, and Canadian balsam - create an unbearable atmosphere that stays with you for a long time, like a shadow you can't get rid of
5/5
5
What an amazing fragrance! It really stands out among many others, although, unfortunately, not everyone appreciates it. I don't understand why that is, because from the very first application, it's clear there's a perfect balance here. Coniferous notes and spices combine beautifully, and the mossy-woody base with a light hint of vanilla is simply delightful!!!

This perfume is suitable for both winter and summer, and its longevity is impressive - it lasts at least eight hours on the skin, and the aftertaste is felt even longer. On clothes, it stays until the next wash. The fragrance unfolds magnificently, notes replacing each other with astonishing speed. Citrus notes disappear quickly on me - that's a peculiarity of my skin, but I'm not worried about it, because the other notes sound simply stunning
2/5
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This fragrance causes me complete dissatisfaction. It starts with some bright greenery, but then cloves with cardamom appear, and that's already not pleasing. The base, of course, is soft, but the resinous-vanilla note just presses down. It's neutral, yes, but that doesn't make it versatile. Not brutal, but it also lacks freshness, as if something is missing. In autumn, maybe it would be appropriate, but I think it's too unobtrusive. The integrity of the composition? I don't know, not everyone will understand it. This fragrance is clearly for men who don't want to attract attention, but I think it just gets lost in the gray mass. Sometimes you want to retreat into yourself, but with such a scent, it only makes it worse 😒
4/5
4
The fragrance is truly impressive, even more so. But, as often happens with popular perfumes, it can become too widespread, and then its individuality will be lost in the crowd. However, I can assure you that Rocabar is unlikely to become commonplace 🌟
2/5
2
Hermès is, of course, a famous brand, but not all of its scents can be called masterpieces. Rocabar, for example, only causes me dissatisfaction. This sweetish resin with bitterness - it's something unpleasant. I feel this isn't a sign of quality, but rather a sign that one can make a mistake. I wouldn't buy anything from Hermès without prior research. I've had cases where scents disappointed me, and I don't want to repeat that experience )

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