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Rochas Man vs. Lolita Lempicka au Masculin

post #1 of 17
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Which do you prefer and why? Rochas Man or Lolita Lempicka au Masculin?
post #2 of 17
I really like the way Rochas Man does chocolate, so I vote Rochas Man. However, if black licorice Twizzlers are your thing, you can't do much better than Lolita.
post #3 of 17
Rochas Man. Lolita Lempicka au Masculin has a conspicuous woody base note that grates on my nostrils, so I find Rochas Man's drydown far more gratifying.
post #4 of 17
So often, frags are simplified in discussion to a single note. It seems particularly true for these two. Both are more complex than many would suggest. Further, they don't really smell just like chocolate and licorice. If they do to you, your nose needs more practice. Just hoping this thread doesn't go the way of chocolate vs. licorice. We're better than that- evidenced by the "conspicuous woody base" comment mentioned above. (formerly Vibert?)

Having said that, the sharper notes in Rochas Man are not as harmoniously blended as I would like. The cedar, floral (lily or jasmine) and citrus are interesting and bring a certain hip feel to an otherwise basic gourmand. However, for my nose, the blend is confusing. It feels more like two separate frags poured together.

The Au Masculin is a smoother blend with better consistency throughout. The journey includes a sharper note or two but maintains a warmer, smoother, yet still unique and contemporary concept.

Often these decisions come down to a personal preference for one note over another. The more notes in common, the more objective the comments are likely to be. Frankly, I like both Rochas Man and Au Masculin. I can see how they would spark comparison.

I enjoy the Au Masculin experience more than the Rochas Man. Au Masculin feels more unique and better blended IMHO.
post #5 of 17
The searing lavender/vanilla of RM absolutely sickens me. I had a sample of LLaM and thought the licorice was too strong, but I have the Fraicheur version now and it's got a solid place in my rotation.
post #6 of 17
Rochas Man - it is the more understated of the two and is consequently more versatile. I also agree with Off-Scenter that the drydown is far superior.
post #7 of 17
That might be my problem then - there is no drydown! The top notes last for more than a day, and by then I would have vomited a few times. LOL.
post #8 of 17
Rochas Man because it lasts longer on my skin.
post #9 of 17
Rochas Man - I just like it better.
post #10 of 17
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

Rochas Man - I just like it better.

+1. More versatile than Au masculin. And Rochas Man just smells more pleasant and appealing.
post #11 of 17
Rochas man most definitely, it's sweet, soft, smooth and very wearable daily while Lolita is an anise bomb
post #12 of 17
I much refer LLaM. RM on me opens big but ends really weak and the xtreme initial sugar blast just gets on my nerves
post #13 of 17
Rochas Man for me...projects a bit more on my skin and smells a bit more masculine-sweet to me, as opposed to the sharp licorice (as someone stated above) notes that Lolita gives off.
post #14 of 17
Rochas Man!
post #15 of 17
I didn't try Lolita Lempicka so i can't say which one is better. Rochas Man is soft, suitable for daily use, with obvious coffee note. It's a good fragrance for layering. You can blend it with many fragrances. I think it's something between Masculine and Feminine fragrances.
post #16 of 17
Rochas Man. The LL is just too sharp to my nose.
post #17 of 17
Rochas. LL made me sick.
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