In 1993, the house of Rochas decided to offer a first fragrance to men. It was the men's version of the timeless Eau de Rochas. Then, Rochas Man was created a few years later, in 1999, as if to address the men of the new millennium. With the bold design of its bottle and its oriental and woody scent, this fragrance did not go unnoticed. In 2023, Rochas decided to bring it back into the spotlight in an even more suave and addictive edition. This is how Rochas Man Intense came about.
Eau de Rochas is a true icon of perfumery, initially aimed at women. It was not until 1993 that its men's version appeared. This was also Rochas's first fragrance for men. Then, the house repeated the experience in 1999 with the release of Rochas Man. Since then, this fragrance has been a timeless classic, a symbol of the contemporary man of the third millennium. In 2023, it further amplifies its sensuality to become Rochas Man Intense. Here is Olfastory's review of this latest creation.
Olfastory’s review
Rochas Man Intense, an androgynous fragrance, perfectly in tune with the times
Rochas Man Intense speaks to a man who is aware of his paradoxes and who embraces his inner richness. Whoever wears this fragrance takes on his vulnerabilities and is aware of his flaws. He is a free man who believes that virility, even taken to its extreme, can sometimes reveal a subtle femininity. Rochas Man Intense is a fragrance intended for a charismatic matador, who does not hesitate to wield the cape with a distinctly feminine grace. As such, it is a fragrance that reveals a slightly androgynous side. Yet it must be acknowledged that this aspect is very much at the heart of current times. More than ever, genders blend and intertwine. Rochas Man Intense is not afraid to embrace this mix. It becomes a symbol of avant-garde thinking.
When the coffee of Rochas Man becomes creamier and highly persistent
In terms of scent, Rochas Man Intense preserves the DNA of its predecessor. Indeed, in its composition, the coffee note remains dominant. However, it now becomes suaver and more gourmand. It is now more of a vanilla-flavored coffee, unfolding a warm, powdery and amber sensation on skin. Slightly milky, Rochas Man Intense also becomes more comforting. However, its sillage remains fairly strong, which is not necessarily suited to summer days, when it is too hot. Indeed, at that point, its sweet side can become more heady. Its aromatic notes, vanilla and woods, meanwhile, give it excellent longevity on skin.
The striking and bold bottle of Rochas Man Intense
Finally, it must also be acknowledged that all the originality of this fragrance lies in its bottle. It is absolutely not a conventional shape. Although its silhouette was first designed back in 1999, it remains very much an avant-garde object. Rochas Man Intense comes in a contemporary work of art, resembling a tactile dagger, pairing frosted glass with brushed steel. Tapered, this bottle is striking. What's more, it trades its once minimalist white for an elegant pink. This pink remains fairly pale on the glass itself. On the other hand, it is much more pronounced and intense on its cardboard box. Here again, by choosing pink, Rochas Man Intense reveals its androgynous side and its touch of femininity. As for size, however, it is only available in a single format, in a 100 ml bottle.