Macassar Rochas 1980 After-Shave Lotion
Tarragon over bergamot gives a green, slightly anisic opening, more herbal than citrusy.
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The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 accords.
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The note pyramid
- Tarragon
- Bergamot
- Vetiver
- Jasmine
- Cedar
- Patchouli
By the editors · 2 min readTarragon over bergamot gives a green, slightly anisic opening, more herbal than citrusy. The aromatic edge persists into the heart, where vetiver and patchouli anchor jasmine and cedar in something distinctly forested.
A coconut note emerges through the drydown, lending unexpected creaminess against oakmoss and leather. The pairing is unusual: a chypre architecture softened by a tropical lactonic streak rather than the typical floral one. Amber and musk smooth the finish.
The overall impression is a mossy aromatic leather with green herbal complications, characteristic of late-seventies men's structures. Best in cooler conditions where the dry herbs and oakmoss read clearly. Wear lingers comfortably without dominating a room.
Scent twins
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