Rococo Homme (2002)
by Joop!

I got a spray vial sample of this stuff awhile back. I actually got quite a few wearings out of it. I guess Joop! is good for creating powerful frags. I probably won't buy a bottle, but I'll miss this unique ambery wood concoction.

12nd May, 2010.

It’s hard for me to expect anything less than explosive olfactory aggression for something labeled “Joop!” But Joop! Rococo doesn’t take after its elders and it doesn’t explode. It is a relatively staid wood / pepper fragrance that delivers an enjoyable opening of balanced spices, a heart of quiet florals, and a base that's green and not-too-sweet, masculine woody base. The levels and the movement have presence and depth, but they are not overblown or overdone. Besides being agreeable, the notes strike me as being quite natural, they offer good sillage, and they present a very good longevity. Rococo is not exciting… its strength is its pleasing competence and wearability.

21st October, 2009.

It is not clear who is who borrowed the formula, but in my humble opinion - JOOP! Rococo Homme and Versace Jeans Couture Man - twin brothers... at the same time - one year of birth - 2002... :))

In any case, Rococo good alternative for those who love Jeans Couture - because at last time it is very difficult to find on sale...

24th March, 2009.

This is so similar to Cacharel's Nemo - because of the rich incense (styrax) and pepper feel. While Nemo is sweeter and an extrovert and better in my opinion, Rococo is darker and introvert, very personal and intimate.
Unfortunately it does not last long and is quite shy when it comes to others to "smell" me . Anyway this is a worthy fragrance.

19th March, 2009.

Quite personable spicy woody scent, reminds me just eensy-weensy bit of Serge Lutens`s Chene without beeswax / honey note.

Dark and quite peppery pencil shavings with rich styrax sweetness. Lots of grey amber in the base.

I find the lasting power and the sillage quite disapointing.

10th November, 2008.

Nice and spicy that gives off an almost anise scent to it. Not as headache-inducing as Joop! Homme and is rather quite wearable for a night out. The smells and feels very much like Celine pour Homme (released a year before) which you can find much cheaper at discount stores. Though no notes correspond to one another, the overall experience is the same.

25th July, 2008.