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Eau Sensuelle Rochas 2009

7.3 / 10 126 Ratings

A perfume by Rochas for women, released in 2009. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by Interparfums.
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Fruity

Citrus

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Orange

Mango

Heart Notes

Orange blossom Jasmine

Jasmine

Base Notes

Musk

Dried fruits

Perfumer

Jean-Michel Duriez

Ratings

Scent

7.3126 Ratings

Longevity

6.391 Ratings

Sillage

5.588 Ratings

Bottle

7.497 Ratings

Value for money

7.213 Ratings

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/23/2015

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Kleopatra
229 Reviews

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Kleopatra

Top Review 26

Feminine Fresh Kick

I once had this fragrance and unfortunately gave it away too hastily. I have regretted that many times. I probably tested it in the wrong season… Fortunately, I was able to swap for this fragrance again, and this time it’s staying here!

Eau Sensuelle starts off beautifully fresh and zesty. Gradually, it becomes a bit orangey. The top note lasts quite a long time. In the heart, the flowers, which are very pleasant even to my nose, open up. Well, I really like iris root anyway, and I don’t explicitly smell the jasmine as such. In the heart note, I can also distinctly, but pleasantly, smell the musk, which unfortunately cannot (sadly) hold on until the base. The base smells warm to me, but still slightly bitter and remains fresh. I get many hours of wear from this fragrance.

Eau Sensuelle is a great, feminine refresher that is perfect for hot days, of which we have had very few here in the north so far. For hot days when you can hardly stand any perfume at all. And it’s also great for the office, as its zesty freshness and lack of any sweetness should make it very pleasant for others as well. What I particularly like about this fragrance is that it is zesty-fresh, but not like so many others that are citrusy, green, or aquatic.

For me, Eau Sensuelle is purely a summer/heat fragrance. On cooler days, I would personally choose something else. I also have Rochas Eau Fraiche in my collection, which I like very much. But when it’s really hot, I currently prefer to reach for this one.

05/30/2018

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

DonJuanDeCat
2049 Reviews

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DonJuanDeCat

Top Review 18

Sensual Blood Oranges and Almost Revealing Bums

Aaah, sensual scents. What does that actually mean? Once again, it shows that I unfortunately have very little idea about such things *sigh*
And here we are in summer, and all I see outside is the "Trio Infernale," as I would express it as a somewhat shy single: namely breasts, legs, and bums… *sigh* Although the bums seem to be a bit more revealing this year than usual (yes, yes, I've "inspected" it closely :D), as you increasingly see the bum line, wow! And when someone rides a bike in such short shorts, then that is… even more WOW!!!! :DDD

This can certainly, um… excite the senses, but I believe that this is certainly not what is meant by sensuality here *sigh*

Anyway, I come back, as so often, to a summer fragrance for women that has turned out quite nice and is definitely worth a look, even though it seems to me that the brand Rochas has somewhat faded into the background for some.

The Fragrance:

Hm, blood oranges and iris are an interesting combination. The fragrance starts off primarily with a zesty citrus note from the blood oranges, while the soon-to-arrive iris seems to calm the scent down from its citrusy character, as it releases its powdery and clean aroma (though iris root is listed in the fragrance pyramid, it feels more like a regular iris to me), which makes the zesty top note a bit creamier. By the way, you can only smell the mango if you sniff directly at the sprayed spot, but it disappears completely in the next moment. I also perceive a slight, spicy-herbaceous note in the background, which I cannot further identify or assign to the listed fragrance notes here.
One can also detect a slight sweetness, but whether that comes from the jasmine or the pink pepper cannot be said precisely at the beginning; I tend towards the latter, as the scent appears slightly spicy. This becomes clearer a little later when the spicy feeling increases, confirming the presence of pink pepper. The blood oranges later transform into orange blossoms, but they now scent more from the background.
A bit later, musk joins in, which, as always, smells pleasant and clean. Especially with the (though hardly noticeable, but still present) iris, the fragrance smells particularly fresh. Together with the clean notes, the slight neroli, and the sweet scents that are not too heavy, you have a very nice and relaxed fragrance for summer overall. Well, almost too relaxed, as it unfortunately doesn't last long.

The Sillage and Longevity:

The sillage is initially moderate and hardly noticeable from a distance. When going out, it could easily be overshadowed by more intense scents. Unfortunately, it weakens a bit too quickly, so that after just a few hours, you can hardly smell it anymore.
The longevity is unfortunately moderate, as it lasts only four to five hours. It also becomes quite weak before that.

The Bottle:

The bottle is cylindrical and has grooves on the glass that spiral upwards. On the upper side, there is a chrome section with the name of the fragrance. The cap is round and also features these spiral patterns, although they appear sharper on the cap. The pink fragrance liquid radiates a beautiful pink color from inside the bottle. All in all, the bottle, which has a slightly classic or old-fashioned Cologne vibe, is very nicely designed.

Hm, Eau Sensuelle is a wonderful fragrance that fits perfectly into this warm or hot season. Is it sensual? I assume so. But I am dumb and uneducated, so I cannot say for sure whether this fragrance smells in any way sensual, as it actually just smells nice, fresh, but yes, also very feminine. I would even say elegant. Unfortunately, it has a sillage that weakens quickly.

But… maybe that (the weak sillage) is intentional? So that one has to get very close to the wearer to smell the fragrance on her? Hmm…. :D
However, I would probably scream something like "Stay away from me!" aargh, and if I then said that I was only interested in the fragrance, she would be offended because I apparently wasn't interested in her… oh, why does everything have to be so complicated and difficult? I wish I looked like those polished beauties, tall and blonde and argh…, the ones you unfortunately encounter too often, no matter where you go, and who seem to be liked by everyone, waaah! :D
In the presence of these beauties, I feel like Yoda… although Yoda is actually not ugly,… um, let’s rather say Gollum from Lord of the Rings, aargh! Or Tobias from Arrested Development :D

Well, what can you do,… The fragrance is certainly quite recommendable and should be tested, as long as the weak longevity doesn’t bother you. And others might definitely want to get close to you if they are nearby, as the scent is so nice :D
However, this effect would only last briefly, as the sillage, as mentioned, quickly diminishes, so this fragrance is one of those scents that you should fill into a small spray bottle and reapply from time to time.

05/20/2014

10Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Clarissa
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Clarissa

Top Review 15

Fruit Cocktail in its Most Beautiful Form

No, I actually don't like fruity scents, especially not when they smell extremely artificial or the fruit is a bit overripe...!

But, as so often in life, there is a fragrance that made me throw my reservations overboard.
Eau Sensuelle was a blind buy, I admit, because I liked the bottle extraordinarily well and the fragrance pyramid intrigued me despite the multitude of fruits.
Moreover, I had never encountered the scent anywhere, and I don't know anyone who knows it, so it leads a quiet shadow existence.

Unjustly, as the first spray confirmed to me!
I have never experienced blood orange, bergamot, and mango in such a gentle yet stunningly fresh composition.
Paired with a soft floral note, though I don't really smell the jasmine as such, it is simply an incredibly beautiful summer scent that always lifts my spirits.
Eau Sensuelle is as sparkling as a fruit cocktail enjoyed ice-cold on the beach or in a bar while watching the sunset.

It's a shame that such a beautiful scent has no recognition at all, because among all the bland fruity and floral fragrances, it is a true treasure.

While it's nice that it doesn't have a following, how long will it last if no one knows it and it never appears in the windows of renowned perfumeries?
I will definitely make sure to stock up in time when my bottle is nearing its end, because Eau Sensuelle is my absolute summer favorite and hopefully will remain so for a long time.

01/18/2015

8Scent 6Longevity 4Sillage

Lilau
182 Reviews

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Lilau

Very helpful Review 11

Finally something beautiful for my nose

I tested this fragrance a while ago and was very taken with this lovely treat. However, Eau Sensuelle had not yet managed to beautify my collection.
Now I was provided with a sample by a very dear perfumer, and this scent just won't leave my mind.
Have you ever experienced this? You’ve tested and searched, and you haven’t found anything that you like better than what you already know. I think I’ve reached a point where I’m no longer searching; I already have everything in my collection that I like. After all, one becomes more selective over time, at least I do. That’s fine by me and good for my wallet too.

But I absolutely must tell you what this scent evokes in me.
There are some days when you just don’t feel so great, for whatever reason. Or some fragrances start to annoy you over time; they feel too heavy, too sweet, or too harsh. In such cases, you should spray on Eau Sensuelle, and you simply feel good. Nothing annoys you; you just feel comfortable and well-groomed.

Actually, I’m not a big fan of fruity scents, but here they are very skillfully integrated. Not synthetic or artificial. Just beautiful and delicious. The pepper comes to me quite soon with a mild spiciness, but over time it becomes hardly noticeable.
It’s certainly not a “Here I am” fragrance, but rather a fruity-floral-creamy-powdery wallflower that works in any situation. You can safely reapply it often; no one will be overwhelmed by it.

And just when I think, oh, how beautiful it is, Eau Sensuelle becomes even more beautiful, finer, creamier, and an elegant note reveals itself over time. It’s actually a summer fragrance, but I think it can be worn year-round. The freshness it radiates is softened by the gentle and delicate notes. If you prefer something even fresher, you should check out Eau de Rochas Fraiche; it’s also very nice.

It’s a truly beautiful and fine fragrance that every one of us should have in her collection. I can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t like this scent.
I hope that Eau Sensuelle remains with us for a long time; you can never be too sure about that...

12/17/2011

8Scent 7.5Longevity

Libella
10 Reviews

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Libella

Very helpful Review 6

Pleasantly Soft Floral Scent

Recently, I stumbled upon this fragrance in a large department store and tested it. Shortly after spraying, I was pleasantly surprised. It smells very soft and gently floral with a slight citrus note. Not too fresh lemony, rather aromatic and subtly reminiscent of blood orange and bergamot. After a while, it developed and smelled subtly floral
pure. A very refined scent. I had to keep smelling it the whole time.
It also lingered on my jacket for days.