Our take
What does Tocade smell like?
Rochas launched Tocade in 1994, composed by Maurice Roucel. The name means a passing crush, and the perfume plays along. The opening is green and a little peppery with geranium, freesia, bergamot and a touch of leaves. The heart is a round, jammy rose. Iris, orchid and magnolia thicken it while jasmine and lily of the valley stay in the back. Then vanilla shows up and never lets go of the rose. The two merge into one smell that comes close to rose marshmallow. Amber and musk hold the base and cedar keeps it upright. The patchouli is noticeable and may bother people who dislike it. Next to Lancôme's Trésor, another nineties rose, Tocade is sweeter and less powdery. Give it an hour before judging, since the opening is sharper than the creamy finish suggests.
When to wear it
For autumn and winter, in the evening or on weekends. One spray is plenty and two already make a lot of noise.
It belongs to the Floral, Oriental / Amber family. Tocade is one of 21 creations by Rochas in our encyclopedia.
