Rochas 1980 EDT

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Macassar

by Roger Pellegrino , Nicolas Mamounas

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Rochas Macassar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1980, created by Roger Pellegrino and Nicolas Mamounas. Macassar opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Pine Needle, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. Rochas's Macassar carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Macassar is the holy grail for many, a true beast of the 80s that screams 'real man' but in the most sophisticated way. It's divisive; some find it a harsh, burnt rubber scent, others a timeless, elegant masterpiece. Good luck finding a bottle that won't break the bank.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Edgy
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Macassar 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With eternal longevity and strong sillage, Macassar is a powerhouse best suited for evenings and colder months. Its bold, old-school masculine character makes it excellent for dates or formal events, but it's far too intense for the office or casual wear.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 punch of green, piney notes, almost like a walk through a damp, dense forest, immediately making its intentions clear. This quickly deepens into a rich, woody heart of cedar and vetiver, with an unexpected hint of jasmine and geranium offering a touch of complex softness. The dry down is where the magic truly unfolds; a dark, brooding blend of leather, oakmoss, and a surprising creamy coconut note that underpins the whole masculine structure, adding an intriguing depth and longevity.

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