Femme Rochas Eau de Parfum bottle Femme Rochas
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1944 Year 1987
££ Price Tier ££
Gem Eau de Toilette bottle Gem

ScentArt

A
Femme Rochas
B
Gem
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Femme Rochas
A divisive classic that's either a sensuous masterpiece or a 'curry armpit' disaster, Femme Rochas commands attention. Its vintage charm means it's not for everyone, but if you love a spicy, fruity chypre, this is a true gem.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Gem
This 80s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy, complex chypre that divides opinions but commands attention. An acquired taste for some, a treasured gem for others, its intensity makes it unforgettable.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 1%
Floral 21% 26%
Fruity 15% 10%
Green 6% 7%
Sweet 26% 23%
Warm 18% 16%
Woody 10% 15%
Earthy 14% 16%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 8% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Femme Rochas EdP
Gem EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Clove 18% vs 12%
Carnation 16% vs 14%
Ylang-Ylang 14% vs 14%
Rose 13% vs 11%
Iris 12% vs 10%
Jasmine 12% vs 13%
Only in Femme Rochas
Rosemary 13%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 19% vs 19%
Amber 13% vs 17%
Patchouli 12% vs 16%
Vanilla 11% vs 15%

Accords

Femme Rochas Gem
100%
Warm Spicy
98%
69%
Woody
100%
90%
Fruity
76%
Aromatic
87%
70%
Sweet
76%
60%
Earthy
69%
57%
Powdery
69%
Floral
65%
Animalic
64%
63%
Amber
61%
Mossy
55%
Leather
52%
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy shared
100%
98%
Woody shared
69%
100%
Fruity shared
90%
76%
87%
Sweet shared
70%
76%
Earthy shared
60%
69%
Powdery shared
57%
69%
65%
64%
63%
61%
55%
52%

Performance

Femme Rochas Gem
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Femme Rochas

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Too bold for the office, Femme Rochas shines on dates and formal evenings, especially in cooler weather. Its strength and opulent character mean a generous application would overwhelm casual settings, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

Gem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and enduring nature make it less suitable for office environments or casual wear where subtlety is preferred. However, its complex, sensual character makes it a showstopper for dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Carnation, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Femme Rochas
Gem
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS