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Rocabar - My new personal discovery

post #1 of 9
4/14/10 at 6:00pm
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We were in DC recently on vacation and I was shopping Bloomingdales. As I walked past the Hermes counter I noticed Rocabar. I almost ignored it, knowing it was an older fragrance, but decided to give it a try. Glad I did.

The fragrance feels very classic and mature, while the berry/fruity notes keep it contemporary. The drydown is slightly pedestrian, but overall the fragrance is very enjoyable and easy to wear.

I think it's going to be a great summer fragrance.
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post #2 of 9
4/14/10 at 6:13pm
Thanks for sharing, tabbakh. I happen to agree and I also think Rocabar deserves better press than what its been getting..
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post #3 of 9
4/14/10 at 6:26pm
Going to have to give it a serious try now. Never really worked for me on scent strips. I get the idea it's something that has to develop on your skin before you really "get it." Am I right about that?
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post #4 of 9
4/14/10 at 6:36pm
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Originally Posted by mrcologneguy View Post

Going to have to give it a serious try now. Never really worked for me on scent strips. I get the idea it's something that has to develop on your skin before you really "get it." Am I right about that?

I think it's more understandable than most Hermes offerings. I actually said "oh wow" after I sprayed it on the tester paper. It was that nice.
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post #5 of 9
4/14/10 at 6:39pm
The coniferous opening is wonderful. Nice spice too. The base has some sweetness but not gourmand/dessert type. For me I like to wear it in cooler temperatures.
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post #6 of 9
4/14/10 at 6:41pm
And I have to ask this question: that name, Rocabar. . . is it one of the all-time great names for fragrance?
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post #7 of 9
4/14/10 at 8:24pm
A very understated but alluring fragrance nevertheless.
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post #8 of 9
4/14/10 at 8:35pm
It has the best opening accord I have ever smelled.
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post #9 of 9
4/15/10 at 12:34am
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Originally Posted by mrcologneguy View Post

And I have to ask this question: that name, Rocabar. . . is it one of the all-time great names for fragrance?

If it isn't now, it will be someday.

Rocabar is a wonderful spicy/coniferous scent and one of my second favourite Hermes after Bel Ami.
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