Tocade Eau de Parfum bottle Tocade
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1994 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum bottle Rouge Assassin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tocade Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet utterly charming, Tocade is a sweet, powdery vanilla-rose bomb for those who appreciate a playful, slightly retro vibe. Ignore the weird bottle, this one's a cult classic that hits different for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum
This "Assassin" is a bit of a misnomer; it's less a dramatic killer and more a demure whisper. Expect a divisive experience: some will adore its quiet charm and vintage makeup vibes, while others will find its subtlety underwhelming and fleeting.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 11%
Floral 41% 34%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 12% 4%
Sweet 23% 23%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 9% 15%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 7% 5%
Fresh 15% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tocade EdP
Rouge Assassin EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 28%
Only in Tocade Eau de Parfum
Geranium 32% Freesia 24% Green 22%
Only in Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum
Rose 36% Elemi 35%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 14%
Musk 16% vs 20%
Cedar 15% vs 17%
Only in Tocade Eau de Parfum
Amber 24% Patchouli 17%
Only in Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 17% Benzoin 16% Tonka Bean 15%

Accords

Tocade Eau de Parfum Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
71%
97%
Powdery
100%
97%
Vanilla
61%
94%
Rose
55%
Musky
94%
61%
Iris
87%
66%
Woody
86%
82%
Amber
55%
69%
Aromatic
70%
54%
Sweet
Floral shared
100%
71%
Powdery shared
97%
100%
Vanilla shared
97%
61%
Rose shared
94%
55%
94%
Iris shared
61%
87%
Woody shared
66%
86%
Amber shared
82%
55%
Aromatic shared
69%
70%
54%

Performance

Tocade Eau de Parfum Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tocade Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While its strong longevity and presence mean it could be a bit much for a formal office, Tocade's comforting and alluring rose-vanilla blend makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, or even more relaxed formal events where you want to leave an impression. Many reviews highlight its 'hug in a bottle' and 'sexy' qualities, perfect for close encounters.

Rouge Assassin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and powdery iris make it perfect for office or casual wear where it won't overwhelm. While elegant, its lack of projection might make it too demure for formal occasions unless you prefer a very intimate scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Iris, Woody accords and Rose, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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