Femme Rochas Eau de Parfum vs Mercury Eau de Parfum

Femme Rochas

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1944	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££££

Mercury

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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.

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Our Verdict - Mercury

Mercury is a spicy, amber-heavy crowd-pleaser that balances warmth with enough fruity zest to keep it from getting too heavy. A reliable choice if you want something sweet and seductive without being cloying.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	12%
Floral	21%	17%
Fruity	15%	12%
Green	6%	3%
Sweet	26%	34%
Warm	18%	29%
Woody	10%	6%
Earthy	14%	10%
Animalic	10%	4%
Fresh	8%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Femme Rochas EdP

Mercury EdP

Notes

Only in Femme Rochas

Plum 19% Peach 17% Cinnamon 16% Apricot 15% Rosewood 13% Bergamot 10% Lemon 9%

Only in Mercury

Red Fruits 36% Ginger 33% Mandarin 31%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 12% vs 30%

Only in Femme Rochas

Clove 19% Carnation 16% Ylang-Ylang 14% Rose 13% Rosemary 13% Iris 13%

Only in Mercury

Cinnamon 44% Orange Blossom 26%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 19% vs 24%

Benzoin 14% vs 24%

Amber 13% vs 28%

Vanilla 11% vs 21%

Only in Femme Rochas

Leather 17% Patchouli 12% Musk 12%

Accords

Femme Rochas Mercury

100%

Warm Spicy

65%

63%

Amber

100%

90%

Fruity

46%

70%

Sweet

69%

Woody

61%

Mossy

57%

60%

Earthy

49%

57%

Powdery

52%

Cinnamon

57%

Vanilla

56%

55%

Leather

Warm Spicy shared

100%

65%

Amber shared

63%

100%

Fruity shared

90%

46%

Sweet

70%

Woody

69%

Mossy shared

61%

57%

Earthy shared

60%

49%

Powdery

57%

Cinnamon shared

52%

57%

Vanilla

56%

Leather

55%

Performance

Femme Rochas Mercury

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

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.

Mercury

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its warm spicy and amber accords make it excellent for dates and formal events, offering a sensual yet refined presence. While not overtly casual, its versatility allows for a more dressed-up or nighttime casual wearing, but it's too rich for sport.