Hermès 1998 EDT

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Rocabar

by Gilles Romey

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Hermès Rocabar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Gilles Romey. Rocabar opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Cypress, Violet, Carnation, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Hermès's Rocabar carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Rocabar is a true classic, an understated woody masterpiece with a deep, calming warmth. While some debate its newer formulation's strength, the original's elegance is undeniable, projecting timeless sophistication that feels both unique and universally appealing.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Rocabar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and refined woody-aromatic profile make it highly versatile for office and casual wear, while its understated elegance suits a date or less formal events. The woody notes lend themselves nicely to outdoor casual activities, but its lack of projection and freshness makes it unsuitable for active sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a refreshing zing of juniper and lemon, quickly giving way to a rich, resinous cedar forest. Violet and cardamom weave a subtle, spicy floral thread through the heart before settling into a cozy base of fir resin, patchouli, and a touch of creamy vanilla. Expect a clean, natural woodiness, like an Hermès horse stable-in the best possible way.

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