The fragrance's background 

Conceived by Marcel Rochas in 1948 as a tribute to feminine absolutes for his wife Hélène, the cult fragrance Femme is distinguished by its iconic amphora bottle, evoking the feminine curves that inspired the couturier in his haute couture creations. 

Here is the olfactory description of Femme de Rochas  

Top notes:

The initial flight of Rochas Femme is bright with a trio of fruity notes. Lemon brings a zesty freshness, while plum adds a juicy sweetness and bergamot offers a zesty nuance, creating a bright and cheerful opening. 

Heart notes:

The heart of the fragrance unveils itself with a rich, seductive floral blend. Jasmine brings a sensual, bewitching aura, rose offers a romantic delicacy, and ylang-ylang contributes to the exotic sweetness of the whole. 

Base notes:

Rochas Femme evolves towards a warm, oriental base with deep base notes. Rich, earthy patchouli adds depth, while sandalwood and vetiver offer a creamy, woody dimension, creating a captivating, lasting impression. 

Overall sensation 

"You must be able to smell a woman before you've even seen her," declared Marcel Rochas, creating a fragrance in tribute to the woman he was deeply in love with. Femme captures the style of Rochas' sculptural creations, embodying exacerbated sensuality. It's a declaration of love to women, seen as the ultimate heroines of a story in progress by the couturier.