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Rocabar

1998 · For men · Woody

Rocabar by Hermes was launched in 1998, a woody fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. Key notes: Italian Cypress, Cedar and Cardamom.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, aromatic, fresh spicy
Key notesItalian Cypress, Cedar, Cardamom, Carnation
Community rating4.22/5 from 1,226 votes

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Accord profile

woody19%aromatic19%fresh spicy13%warm spicy12%amber9%vanilla9%citrus9%fresh9%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Rocabar opens on a bright but dry accord: cedar essence and juniper lead, sharpened by lemon and bergamot, with coriander adding a faintly green, peppery edge. It reads outdoorsy and composed rather than sweet, setting up the denser woodwork that follows.

The heart is where the fragrance earns its woody-spicy label — Italian cypress and cedar form a resinous spine, lifted by cardamom and a quiet carnation-violet pairing. In the base, Canada balsam and benzoin give warmth, oakmoss and patchouli supply an earthy, mossy floor, and vanilla softens the landing without turning gourmand. Collectors who favour classic aromatic woods, dry cedar, and mossy chypre-adjacent finishes will find plenty here; it suits cool-weather wear, casual tailoring, and anyone who wants a structured, old-school masculine rather than a sweet modern one. Sample if you are sensitive to oakmoss or balsamic weight.

中文簡介

Rocabar 以雪松精華與杜松開場,檸檬、佛手柑帶出乾爽明亮的辛香,芫荽添一抹青綠胡椒感,整體戶外、克制而不甜。中調由義大利柏樹與雪松構成樹脂木質主幹,豆蔻、康乃馨與紫羅蘭輕輕托起,層次分明。基調以加拿大香脂與安息香添暖,橡苔與廣藿香鋪出泥土苔感,香草收尾柔化而不致甜膩。氣質是老派、結構清晰的木質辛香男香,適合秋冬、日常西裝或戶外場合,對象是偏愛乾燥雪松、苔蘚與香脂收尾的收藏者;對橡苔或香脂厚重感敏感者宜先試香。

Reference data

HouseHermes
NameRocabar
Launched1998
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded15
Accords8

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Rocabar?

Rocabar by Hermes: top notes are Cedar Essence, Juniper, Coriander, Lemon and Bergamot; heart notes are Italian Cypress, Cedar, Cardamom, Carnation and Violet; base notes are Canada Balsam, Benzoin, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

What accords does Rocabar have?

The dominant accords recorded for Rocabar are woody (100.0%); aromatic (97.5%); fresh spicy (67.4%); warm spicy (63.3%); amber (48.1%).

When was Rocabar launched?

Rocabar by Hermes was first released in 1998.

What does Rocabar smell like?

Rocabar is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Italian Cypress, Cedar and Cardamom.

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