Eau de Rochas Rochas 1970 Eau de Toilette

In terms of construction and overall impression, very comparable to Annick Goutal's "Les Nuits d'Hadrien" (2003). Both are sharp, slightly bitter citrus scents with a spicy heart and a warm amber-musk-patchouli-sandalwood base. However, there is a crucial difference: typical for its time, "Eau de Rochas" contains a floral aspect (rose, clove, daffodil), while the "Nights of Hadrian" - devoid of flowers, but featuring cumin and juniper - is characterized by a strong spice focus. As a result, "Les Nuits d'Hadrien" is thoroughly gourmand and can no longer be described as fresh or "cologne." Rather, this perfume feels deep, intimate, and "carnal"; for some, it smells like the T-shirt of someone who has been cooking Iranian stew with limes for hours on a hot day; the citrus peel aspect is, so to speak, nestled in a dark, aromatic armpit. "Eau de Rochas" is also not free from a certain gourmand character - a kind of lime-pickle note - but this spiciness is moderate and balanced by a subtle floral counterweight. A simply wearable, daytime-appropriate perfume - vividly sour, slightly zesty-bitter, herbal, spicy, and all the while retaining a hint of floral-soap traditional chic. It passes as formal yet is full of wildness.