Moustache Original 1949

Only recently gaining interest in fragrances, this was a blind buy along with the newer formula of the Moustache EDP. This is citrus and light florals - for a mild and airy backdrop to experience the sunny days of spring and summer. Moustache is refreshing against the warmer months' heat and humidity, when you don't want to be sickened by a heavy perfume filling your nostrils in the thick warm air! Being a lemon based scent, it only lasts for two hours before I'm nose-blind to it being on me. This might be because I'm used to lemons as background noise to my sense of smell, and maybe others might notice it lasting longer? Overspraying is definitely welcomed with this EDT, as I find the lemon, lavender, and moss as too calm and fresh to become overpowering or offensive. This one is relatively basic, and I don't imagine it'll grab any compliments out loud. But conversely, this subtlety might give the impression that you just happen to smell fresh. It definitely helped me feel that way when wearing throughout the day. Apologies if this is too much info, but I found after heavy outdoor work while wearing Moustache EDT - it didn't mask my sweat, but surprisingly enhanced it to become less salty. Rather than just smelling like lemons, my own scent became a bit more pleasant. So I would suggest this as a transparent fragrance, where it'll add a sense of cool citrus freshness to the existing smells rather than competing to mask anything. It's definitely weird, but I think this aspect helps it become a more versatile and subtle fragrance to use! I was not expecting a fragrance to offer this kind of chemistry. Looking at my small collection - this 1949 scent is very fresh, similar to Dior’s Eau Sauvage from 1966 which I also recently purchased blind. I would say comparing the two, Dior's lasts a little bit longer by an hour. Otherwise they have a different approach in how they present the freshness of a lemon - Moustache is almost equal in lavender and lemon for a more sparkling concept, whereas Dior is more mysterious with the jasmine and rose suggesting the initial thought of lemon is hiding something more, but you can't quite figure it out. Both are good in subtly different ways, and I can't recommend one over the other! Also they're apparently both created by the perfumer Edmond Roudnitska - so it might be worth getting both to see how these related creations can tell the story of 17 years apart? As for the recently created collection of Moustache: I highly recommend having both EDP and EDT options in your collection - I'll write more about the comparison of these two on the 2018 Moustache EDP's page. The warmer-scented EDP is definitely designed to compliment this one through the use of oranges, feeding into the modern need for day/night and summer/winter options with this set! I found it interesting how this vintage EDT was a stand alone piece for many years, and then the new 2018 creation was released to help categorize the original one - instead of the old school idea of being recognized by one signature scent, it seems they acknowledge some people want to have the options for different occasions. And in this case, it certainly works!

I've long been a big fan of Dior's Eau Sauvage Cologne and (by scent profile relation) Xerjoff's Nio. I love that classic sweet citrus sherbet vibe that you get with both of them and I love wearing them (sometimes layered) in the Spring and Summer. Some people of course perceive that scent profile as dated (I say classic) and in fact my wife says it reminds her of citrus disinfectants and cleaning products so I can understand why some other people relate this to wet wipes or nappies. ;))) If like me you 'do' like that classic Eau Sauvage, YSL Pour Homme vibe then here's the thing... To my nose, although there are slight differences in dry down, at the top, Moustache EDT is ' very ' close in scent profile to the two aforementioned fragrance's I own. Dior Eau Sauvage Cologne is different from the EDT, it feels lighter to me and has more of the bergamot citrus sherbet vibe that I prefer. If you too like that, then I'm pretty sure that you will like Moustache EDT. Will it last as long as Eau Sauvage Cologne? not quite. However, on my skin it's very respectable and close enough to Eau Sauvage Cologne as to not make a difference. You have to consider though, that your getting 125ml of juice for only £35.00 and IMO you'd need to be churlish to complain about that. Everyone's different of course, but to my nose there are no negatives regarding Moustache EDT. The fragrance I purchased brought no drama and smells nothing like a wet nappy and has no animalic stench - maybe the reviewers who commented on that were unlucky and received a bad or outdated batch, or like my wife, relate this fragrance scent profile to cleaning products? CONCLUSION | ★★★ If your looking for a fresh clean Spring/Summer scent with a profile similar to Eau Sauvage Cologne, Dior Homme and Nio that also offers exceptional value for money then you should definitely be considering Moustache EDT. Have a great day folks! ;)

Oh yes, this one is great! Lemon sherbet, fresh and zingy with a surprising weight and depth to it. The heat in London currently is 30+ degrees and it’s been killing my summer freshies but I’ve had this on for the day today and with 5 sprays, it’s been with me for 8 hours or so ..... and I’m amazed! It certainly has a slightly old school vibe about it but also manages to have a modern twist. Although not listed in the notes, I definitely get a minty accord in amongst the citrus which I find lovely. As has been noted below, it’s very much in the same vein as Nina Ricci Signoricci, Lalique pour Homme Lion and to a degree, Eau Sauvage by the same nose but then again, given that this was originally formulated in 1949, it’s the others that are following Moustache Original really. It’s almost like a diet version of TF Beau de Jour (signature version) in some respects too. The patch, moss and musk in the base are clearly giving this a degree of heft in the dry-down, extending its longevity in the heat but that doesn’t impact on the fresh vibe at all & there’s just the right amount of lavender in this for me personally, without the fragrance veering into fougere territory, which isn’t my bag at all. Ultimately, I have to say that at a shade over £30 in the UK for a 125ml bottle, it’s a complete no-brainer for spring and summer & I’ve already ordered another bottle as it’s not that widely available, which really surprises me. If you like your summer juice with a slightly old school touch, yet relevant for modern day too, I’d be hard pushed to recommend something else anywhere near this price and quality. The EDP from this line is great too but this one has really impressed me hugely. Big thumbs up from me 👍

This recently arrived and I'm really pleased. I'd had a bad Moustache experience previously. Having read about this classic, I located a bottle of the EDT Concentree a few years ago. While I could just make out what it was meant to be, it was a sad failure. The only note that lingered after the first minute was a vague, almost leathery funk. Rochas seems to have pulled it back together for this reissue, however, and it's a beauty. It is LIGHT--maybe twice as strong as a Guerlain eau de cologne. If pressed, I might describe it as Eau de Cologne du Coq meets Eau Sauvage, except the dry neroli and citrus of the eau has become sweeter and lemony. As you might expect, much of the exhilaration comes with that first citrus burst, but the dry down is comfortable, comforting, and beautiful. If you're a hater of the old-school fresh-over-funky genre, don't even bother, obviously. But if you appreciate classic masculine perfumery, snap this up while it's readily available for just over US$20. It's worth it for the current presentation alone, in a simple, elegant, and heavy bottle that will improve the real estate on top of your dresser immensely and can be used to ward off an intruder in a pinch. While this is not going to excite anyone or be anyone's signature scent, you'll love having it around and using it. When it gets warmer, at shower/shave time I'll be wandering around in just my sandals and my Moustache.

I trusted the community and blind bought this on sale since I really dig Dior Eau Sauvage, but I find it to be too expensive for me to wear it casually on a daily basis. Well, considering the size of my collection, I don't wear any fragrance on a daily basis but that's a different story. Point is, I liked the idea of a cheaper alternative in the "Eau Sauvage" category and because I like Rochas and the Rochas Moustache EdP specifically, I pulled the trigger on this one. And I am not disappointed. The first spray of Moustache EdT immediately hit me with the Eau Sauvage vibe. I hadn't smelled the original in a while, but the resemblance only judging by my memory was so close that I thought to myself I wouldn't even need to get the original anymore. On further inspection, after pulling out my bottle of the original Eau Sauvage and smelling both side by side, the original turns out to be smoother and softer, I would even describe it as a bit more floral. Especially in the opening, the Moustache EdT is much sharper and more citrusy than Eau Sauvage. But still, Moustache EdT bears an uncanny resemblance to Eau Sauvage. All in all, Moustache EdT is a great cheap alternative for getting the Eau Sauvage vibe in casual situations, which allows me to save my original bottle for special occasions.

i just got this the other day.. it is such a good really tangy sharp lemon, mixed in with kitchen herbs like a herbal rub of thyme and others made for putting on a roast chicken, there's a spicyness, and even some florals being maybe lavender and a touch of iris. there's this hazy spiciness throughout it and also it's got a touch of dirtiness and warmth. its an envigorating kinda outdoorsy macho man scent, its in a way a country smelling style scent with its kitchen herbs and warmth. there is no doubt to this being a masculine scent. this is certainly a bit of a rougher outdoorsy man type scent like for a guy who chops logs and has a moustache. and a woodstove in the kitchen. there is also a youthfullness to this scent as well freshness underneath. it would probably be classified as a citrusy spicy. or a chypre generally. or a citrus chypre fougere. the light floral elements and a certain sweetness under there gives great contrast.. i think it can be worn just about anyplace, or in most environments. the new bottle is quite impressive even with a heavy metal cap and 4.2 oz! very nice of Rochas to get this one going again and hopefully it stays in their permanent classics lineup like other fragrance houses keep their old masterpieces as well.

Classy, fresh, and “old school.” Moustache is a bright, lively fragrance with a classic character. For those unfamiliar with it, you could think of it in the same style as Dior Eau Sauvage. They offer slightly different experiences – Moustache feels lighter and more linear – but they are not very different. Despite its vintage roots, Moustache is not overplayed and remains less well-known than Eau Sauvage, and its quality at the current price is excellent. I enjoy the opening more than the dry down – very zingy and lively. I’ve been wearing it a lot during spring and summer. On my first day at a social event, I received three compliments from female friends, aged 21, 32, and 45, proving that, even as a 50+ year-old fragrance, it still resonates and entices a varied crowd. Performance is not very strong, but that’s expected for a fresh fragrance and it’s not disappointing. I get around five to six hours, and I’m happy to reapply rather than wear something synthetic and long-lasting. Lighter, fresher scents often feel harsh when synthetic, so it’s refreshing that Moustache stays natural, clean, and appealing throughout its wear.

So this is my second bottle. The first was a lemon blast on the opening and thick lavender with a mossy and musky base. This second bottle i feel is reformulated. i LOVE this one. Its way more bergamot and lemon together bright and that unmistakable clean barbershop masculine quality. Its changing and i get Neroli in the mid the way I NEVER did on the original bottle i got 3 years ago. Also, i get a nice scent bubble and the night air is low 50's. Very surprised with this. I bought another as a gift and keeping this one i love so much. The presentation most can agree is first rate. Also, this allows me to move away from Beau Di Jour Tom Ford as the price quality proposition is fantastic and i dont have to do the 165 for TF . Moustache Edt is a fine compliment to the Edp version with the amber juice. Now i have both. This forumulation is citrus and flowery with Neroli with the lavender and slight filth in the musk . My final thought is....8.5 out of 10 . This version i have now in 2023 was a welcome surprise and im proud to own it. Will rock it also after my haircuts too. Got a feeling this'll shine in the summer :) cant wait.

Just got this and this is my first impression: I was expecting it to be a fragrance more on the daring side, however, to my surprise, Moustache is a very smooth, sophisticated perfume. Opens up with a sweet citrus note that is reminiscent to lemon flavored sweets. In other words the opening is simple, I would even call it basic. After some minutes smell starts developing into something more complex. That's when the other notes start coming up, nicely blending with one another, creating a more complex fresh and uplifting barbershop-y smell. One downside could be the performance, but you can always reapply. A great throwback for which I am thankful to the house of Rochas. I am still wishing that they will one day bring back a long discontinued fragrance called Monsier Rochas, which in my book is the best perfume ever created. Either way, highly suggest you checking this one out if you enjoy non-linear citrus fougeres that have some old school vibe going on and if you don't mind reapplying from time to time. Cheers!

Citrus-Lavender Cologne Vibes with a Leather-y Tannic Accord... The write-up calls this "suitably tannic" and I would agree. Some would call this barbershop. Under the fresh burst of citrus, there's a leather-y tannic accord that's likely coming from the lavender-patchouli, as it leans to lavender-tea/leather. The tannins here are powdery and leather-like and darken into a licorice-y pool as the citrus slowly fades. This benefits from dark storage after first sprays to improve performance, after which I'm getting arm's length or better projection for about 5-6 hours of moderate performance with arms length or better projection for the first three hours. Anyone could wear this, but it's also suitable as a gift for a man and I recently gave a bottle to my Dad, but there's a timeless quality that I think any age could wear this. Smells so good. It's a love for me. Enjoy!

I love Moustache Original 1949. It is one of the most intriguing fragrances I own and was a blind buy. The lemon contradicts the patchouli and moss, creating a scent that is antique, completely out of synch with modern trends and definitely a little pissy/funky/musky. On my skin every now and again I get a vague, powdery hint of Lapidus Pour Homme's lavender note somewhere in the middle. Although the two are nothing alike, MO1949 appeals to me in the same way that Salvador Dali Pour Homme does: it's something dramatic, peculiar and slightly seedy from days gone by. It is the smell you'd expect walking into the dusty, plumbing-free attic room of an old Parisian artist in the early 1920s. He's lying on the bed snoring, still wearing last night's lemon cologne but unconscious and sweaty from a night on the absinthe. That type of vibe.

#153 in my "Tour de Fragrance" and I like this scent much more than I expected. It's a spicy, woody, citrus you've smelled a dozen times, but among the classic aromatic fougeres the best projection, at six feet for several hours, and best longevity out there, holding on as a skin scent for 12 hours. Definitely a safe blind buy and full bottle purchase worthy at a good price. Lots of compliments, but along the lines of "it's nice". Classic scents like this are so very familiar that no one who smells this will rave about it, let alone rip off their clothes. But I think it's a perfect office scent. It's a little old fashioned but not in a sixties oriental kind of way. Could be a signature scent if your fifty and up. Definitely would be pretentious on a teen/twenties man.

This is a great old school barbershop fougere! It starts sparkling fresh, like a lemon ginger feel and then the lavender and the moss come out and make it more green, sweet and muscy. The opening is breathtaking! Longevity and projection are moderate. It's an all year round scent, a signature scent for all occasions and in my opinion for a grown man (40+). It's very masculine and clean fresh! Overall, i can appreciate the scent, i think this is great quality and for 25-30 euros this is a steal but it's not for me. I am not at all a fan of fougeres and this is a classic fougere, i will give it a lot opportunities to make up my mind. If you are a fan of fougeres just buy this, it will not disappoint you!

There’s so much love for this fragrance online and I decided to buy this. I received my purchase today and I wanted to sample this. This is my second Rochas purchase. My first one Rochas Man (is now known as the butt plug looking cologne thanks to my cousin) is such a gourmand scent. I was expecting similar. Well... This is incredible. It’s beautiful. I love this. This is a very beautiful lemon scent mixed with lavender. You can smell the bergamot and the violet but it’s a secondary players in this show. Pinned by the moss and musk. The patchouli isn’t a major scent to me but then again give it some more time and I’m sure it’ll make its presence known.

Just got this one today, mostly because I love Eau Sauvage. It's indeed similar, but much more soapy powdery, just as the main accords section above suggests. However, you still get that signature green citrusy aromatic floral accord that you find in Eau Sauvage. You can definitely tell they were initially created by the same perfumer. Now, compared to Boucheron, it's much smoother, without those strong raspy mossy vintage notes. In fact, neither Eau Sauvage, nor Moustache Original smell vintage to me, because of the clever way Edmond used Oakmoss in these two, which I can't say about Boucheron though.

Top tier scent, price for value is fantastic. Many will have the original 1949 confused with the new EDP but they are complete opposites. This reminds me of a fresh and clean scent, definitely a daily scent, perfect for that summer and spring freshness without that heavy scent feeling. Though could easily be used all year round. Not the showstopper and that's where the value comes. Just a solid scent for the wearer. Definitely in my top 10 scents, last long and won't become tiring after multiple consecutive uses. EDP is phenomenal as well, strongly recommend both if it fits the budget.

Fabulous! This fragrance smells fantastic. From the sherbot opening, which is intriguing and different than nowadsays fragrances, to the heart of lavender that muddled up with the lemon, ending with that musky base. Each stage is a blast to smell. Can't stop from recommending this, as it important to have one in your waredrobe, or at least smelling it! The performance is good. The sillage isn't choking me and those around me; present and noticeable. And the longevity is respectable. Nothing jaw-dropping. But it is something that will persist through your workday.

• Safe and charming. • Tart lemon dries down to reveal musky florals. • I really appreciate that they didn't try to heat it up too much. So many men's lemon fragrances are 'spiced up' until they smell like salad dressing. They kept it under control here, more smooth/musky than spicy. • I'm not sure why people are criticizing it for "lacking mass appeal". Perhaps they are fresh out of the teen club fragrance world? Or just reviewing the macho name without testing it? This is as polite and gentlemanly as it gets. This is loungeroom piano cologne.

revel in the glory of a soapy, citrusy lavender floral fougere. Unabashedly old-fashion but damn its so good. Does what a great cologne should do, smells great, makes you feel great, doesn't encroach on others (niche sillage monster lovers be damned) but I do get subtle longevity, which is really all I want from a fragrance. I'm wearing today, had to choose something to wear for a Broadway matinee, and now 9 hours later I can still smell it on myself.

At last the original moustache is back! This scent is simply amazing for spring & summer time! The perfumer edmmond rudinstka later created eau sauvage by dior & we can say moustache is the big brother of eau sauvage ! Also i can say signoricci by nina ricci is close to moustache ! Oldies but worthy! Hail to King moustache! Thanks to rochas for releasing again this timeless scent & i hope next will he monsieur de rochas !