Rochas
1944
Femme is a feminine fragrance by Rochas, launched in 1944. Part of the Chypre Fruity olfactory family and available as Eau de Toilette, it is among the 307 iconic perfumes featured in Perfumdle.
The chypre family, born from Francois Coty's 1917 creation, is built on a bergamot-oakmoss-labdanum accord. These fragrances are elegant, deep, and timeless, favored by perfume connoisseurs.
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Eau de Toilette (EDT) features a 5-15% essential oil concentration. Lighter and fresher than EDP, it's ideal for daily wear with 4-6 hours of staying power.
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