Tocade

(Long review; skip if not interested in the seriousness of perfumery. Thank you.) "At the time it appeared, in the nineties of the twentieth century, Tocade was anything but trendy. After the powerhouse perfumes that reigned in the eighties, like Opium and Kouros, the perfume audience wanted a fragrant detox. Intense and penetrating aromatic notes of white flowers and notes of animal origin were set aside. The leading role was given to hesperidic notes as well as refreshing marine notes. The superheroes of everyday life became CK One and Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey, and cult perfumes, regardless of quality, as was the case with Thierry Mugler Angel, took years to break through the citrusy cloud that loomed over the world’s métropoles. It can be said that the moment for the launch of Tocade was not the most fortunate. Chanel Egoiste, an equally high-quality and noteworthy perfume, which has never received its recognition precisely because of the trends, has experienced a somewhat similar fate. " (scenterteiner) Tocade beats a few of these mentioned at the top. It definitely does. In my opinion, even Egoiste, for example. Out of many reasons, this scent is one of the best perfumes of the nineties and further. Not one from modern perfumes can stand next to Tocade confidentiality in one single aspect and feel unprovoked. The first aspect is composition, which I will crack on and evaluate. The second is part that I could call spirituality between a female and a perfume. The last aspect is comparison to mastery of others and, of course, the expression. How the fragrance is presented, named, bottled... Perfumes mentioned above are extremely boring and stomach-turning, like CK one. And very interesting ones, like Kouros and We have one masterpiece mentioned Opium. One of the gods of perfumery. "Tocade appeared in 1994. Few people know that it is Tocade who, by combining perfectly two titanic forces – rose and vanilla, inspired many other niches and designer perfumes to do the same. It is debatable how successful they were in that, since the power of vanilla and rose cannot be easily controlled, and the result is often fatal for the people around those who wear such perfumes. This is not the case with the masterpiece made by Maurice Roucel, because Tocade envelops the lady who wears it with a heavenly fragrant cloud, vibrant, delicious and enchanting." (scentertainer) Well! It was and is very successful. In my nose, it's a historical marriage between, definitely not Bulgarian rose and vanilla. That's the reason it is so fatal. Rose captured in Tocade is layered. I will mention this many times. I am a Gardener. In my garden. I have many many roses. I collect the old forgotten ones. I adore to smell them. They ALL smell different. Here in Tocade, the rose captured is synthetic, but it is so well extracted and chemically preserved! You can dig yourself into very rich, a bit milky, creamy bread, deep, green, yellow, blood, orange blossom, rose and chocolate smell! That's how rose captured here smells. The vanilla used is very well blended; it's not artificial at all. And two of these in this fragrance are fitting. Match made in the garden of Hisperides. I didn't want to go into this part of the composition as the opening but It's OK. I don't care. I am writing this out of my mind, without particular order and also as a challenge to respond to serious opinions. That ones I respect. Even if negative. So... it's actually somewhat difficult to separate these notes. The rose and vanilla are tightly interwoven into an olfactory chord, like one of those couples who speak in unison and finish each other's sentences. Tocade is unique. Tocade is recognisable. Tocade knives into your memory. Tocade is not for everyone. Tocade is eccentric. Imagine femininity joined with profound style. Imagine someone who can join what at first glance is not possible and stay sophisticated and confident to the point. I mean, the bottle itself with that little red hat presents it very well. Tocade is that person that the majority dislikes because they can't be Tocado. Simple as that. This is a fragrance that stands out and makes others jealous. Every single time. Believe me. This mad elixir can make ANY fragrance totally jealous. And it doesn't care a bit. Go ahead. Enter the good perfumery and check around. Smell many. Look at them. Tocade will get your attention for sure. You WILL smell it. And the weak ones will run away. And never touch it again. And memories of it forever. The serious eccentric souls will detox themselves with this wonderful madam. This fragrance has its soul and life. It can time travel. It can die and live. It's a witch fragrance. So there you go little girls. Geranium hates you. It's telling you to stay away. You are snails, serious ladies of crazy turbulence are geranium. Yep. Slugs and snails eat almost all flowers. They hate Geranium. While Geranium is a majestic flower. Very very unique. Tocade incorporates the most important for me to pass the test of being worthy and being a feminine fragrance. This is the ultimate female perfume. It connects females to soil and water. On the skin, you can't control it. It flushes you out. It sinks only on the ones that it likes. But what it does after is simply magic. Unbelievable. It wraps itself around your body no matter where you spray it. It goes up and down, checking your strength. Before taking you into the underworld of knowing yourself and directly disliking others. Because this scent tells you who it will keep away from you. With a reason. This is spiritual perfume. Like witch elixir of protection. "Tocade achieves warmth, class, and a streamlined complexity that speaks of Maurice Roucel’s ability to bring classic structures into the modern era most playfully and exuberantly." (cafleurebron) Let's see what Maurice Roucel completed here. Remember that Maurice Roucel, who has always been very good at making complicated, orchestral perfumes in the full, top-to-bottom style (Hermès 24 Faubourg, Guerlain Insolence, Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist among others...) Top notes: Bergamot, Freesia, Magnolia; It doesn't open with these trees or one of them. It opens with aldehydes. Musky, hairspray, vintage herbal, slightly walnut leaves aldehydes! Absolut mastery. Did you ever smell walnut leaves? That's one of the most beautiful things you can smell. It's one of the reasons why I adore this perfume. The aldehydes bursts contains that. Powerful. Witchy. Now go ahead and mix to the perfection Bergamot, Freesia and Magnolia. Two very powerful and unique flowers and a magnificent Bergamot. Who gets these ideas? It's crazy. Bergamot, in general, loves blending with Cypress, Sandalwood, Juniperberry, Coriander, Black Pepper, Ginger, Clary Sage, Rosemary and Frankincense. It has a unique, fresh, bitter and complex smell. The scent of bergamot is a perfume in itself. This one here will last till the end but not in the citrus way. That's the magic of Bergamot. Freesia. That strawberry freshness is like forest water mixed with forest strawberry leaves! To recreate the intoxicating odour of freesia, perfumers often incorporate floral notes such as jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley. These floral accords add a touch of elegance and freshness to the fragrance. Additionally, fruity accords like bergamot or citrus can be used to enhance the vibrant and zesty character of freesia. Finally, subtle green or aquatic accords may be included to recreate the dewy and ethereal quality of freesia petals. The careful orchestration of these olfactory accords allows perfumers to capture the captivating essence of freesia and create fragrances that evoke its beauty and charm. Freesia accords often showcase the flower's sweet and intoxicating smell, reminiscent of a bouquet of blossoms in full bloom. Magnolia. A plant that abounds in subtle, delicate scents. Magnolia fragrances are often described as fresh, floral and slightly sweet, with notes of bergamot, jasmine and Rose. Both are from two very strong flowers tops other. Wonderful opening. Complex itself. OF COURSE, it doesn't end with that complexity. Middle notes: iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, orchid, rose, geranium; Let's dedicate more time to this part. Because this whole part will lie down on the top, not opposite and make you as the person carrying this scent unforgettable. Yes, all these components are very powerful and complex but I will stick to just one. This time. Géranium. Because this flower makes this perfume. It's not a rose, no matter how great the rose is in this composition. So let's check Geranium deeply. "The geranium is a term used to designate a wide variety of herbaceous and perennial plants. Its name comes from the Greek "geranos", meaning "stork", about the particular shape of its fruits. The geranium is native to South Africa. Its history began in 1678, when a Dutch botanist, Paul Hermann, picked a few plants and brought them home. 10 years later, he noticed that they had adapted very well to the Dutch climate. From then on, geranium became the object of intense curiosity, first in England and then throughout Europe. Geranium offers a distinctive and characteristic olfactory profile. Its fragrance is often described as fresh, green and slightly lemony. The dominant notes are floral, reminiscent of rose and carnation blossom, with a touch of freshly cut herbs. Some geraniums may have fruity nuances, evoking apple or lemon scents. Overall, the scent of geranium is both gentle and energizing, bringing a sense of freshness and vitality to a scented composition. Its pleasant, distinctive scent makes it a valuable ingredient in the perfume industry, adding a distinct, elegant floral note to fragrant compositions.Geranium fragrance is widely used in perfumery to create fresh, floral compositions. Its essential oils bring sweet, floral and slightly lemony notes, adding elegance and freshness to fragrances. It is a precious ingredient appreciated for its distinctive olfactory profile. Geranium is an integral part of the ferny notes in perfume. As such, its scent blends wonderfully with woody and chypre fragrances. It is often blended with cedarwood, vetiver and amber. Patchouli and fern moss are often combined with geranium in masculine compositions, adding a touch of elegant seduction. Geranium is one of the most beautiful and most despised scents in general. There is no middle. Either you love it or totally hate it. See, the same is with special people. You love them or hate them. Float this geranium between iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, orchid, rose... Because that is what you have here. Add also freesia and magnolia! Can you stand it? Not many people can. I didn't smell this scent on anyone except me, last around 15 years. I don't wonder. It puts fear into people as it should. It has great silage. Refolmulation is of course not great as original yet still something to buy and wear. IF you can get version from 1994 buy it! Let's continue... Middle notes are so strictly blended that you can't smell them out. If you think this is rose / vanilla scent sorry. You are wrong. This is ultimate love/hate perfume. You will love it or hate it. Like people love or hate special people. There is no middle way with Tocade. Base notes: amber, musk, patchouli, vanilla, cedar... Middle notes call for the amber. Musk, together with the dark patchouli and (here we go vanilla), spiced with cedar and green notes makes wonderful pillow for this scent to sleep. YES. You can sleep with this scent and scent itself sleeps on you. But not when you want. Maurice Roucel, I suggest his other perfumes also, took idea of combining a floral with a vanilla and used it again in Guerlain Insolence, but in the latter he used violet instead of rose, amped up the vanilla, made it more vulgar and added a hairspray top note. Here present as Top noté ! Aldehydes. Tocade reminds of Royal Bain de Caron, but leaves out the soapiness and the lilac. There is certain soapiness but it is verveine like. More like Shalimar. While Tocade‘s drydown is considerably more vanillic than the rest of its development, but even so it’s not cake or candyfloss. But be very sure it is not just vanilla and rose. Ohh no. Geranium. Wearing on the clothes is very good for this scent. Hair also. Bottle, designed by Serge Mansau. He died in 2019. Not many from fashion world of fakery give attention to his death. Did we get any nice documentary? Did they ever give him more chance so he could talk to us how he works? No. While he stands behind many many eternally sculptured fragrance bottles. "All along his 50 years of career, Serge Mansau never lost his desire of innovating and upsetting the world of perfumery. As a matter of fact, Anne-Caroline Prazan, International Marketing Director Perfume and Artistic director Maison Guerlain 68 told me “He knew how to challenge the a priori and the rules of the perfumery world.” First of all, he was inhabited with his passion for the shape and the emptiness of the flacon, but also had a great intuition."(premiumbeauty) The geranium protects against snakes, for: “Snakes will not go / Where geraniums grow.” A plot of red geraniums, planted near the Witch’s cottage, told of coming visitors by their movements. The flowers were magically charged to point to the direction of the approaching strangers and thus warn the Witch of their impending arrival. Do you understand now? Geranium.

Tocade is not so much a perfume as it is an aura, a sort of portable atmosphere that hovers around the wearer at about 5-6 inches away from the skin, especially during the first couple of hours of wear. It took some getting used to. I even thought for a while there might be something wrong with my bottle, because it seemed like I could barely smell it. Then I realized it was *everywhere*, all around me, and only hours later it began to settle in close to my skin. This came as quite a shock, because from Tocade’s reputation and the reviews I had read, I was expecting a big rose/amber affair in the tradition of the old school grande dames that feel like a brocade ball gown or a heavy silk caftan, the sort of thing made for lounging around with heavy lids and maybe an opium pipe or at least one of those old fashioned hash pipes that the movies always confuse with opium pipes (in case you want to know which is which, watch Once Upon a Time in the West or The Lover—those pipes that have the large cylindrical attachment on the end, that have the flame of the lamp applied only to the side of the pipe, and seem to require quite a bit of puffing—you never actually burn real opium the same way you do hash materials. Hash pipes look like look like traditional tobacco pipes, only with really long stems and little tiny bowls. Sorry if this seems pendantic, but (1) it matters for lots of reasons, and (2) I’m a historian). Anyway—despite the regal materials in Tocade’s composition, rose and amber are not the whole story. It’s as light on its feet and as graceful in its carriage as Ginger Rogers—yes, backwards and in heels—and it seems to swirl around in lighthearted wisps with no particular gravitational pull. I can never smell it directly, nose to skin, until at least eight hours in, when it’s at its softest and most pillowy stage. I think it’s the powder, which is every bit as comforting as boudoirish as Lorenzo Villoresi’s Teint de Neige, and I sometimes think I even smell a little heliotrope, but it’s probably just because I have such strong associations of heliotrope with rose, vanilla, iris, and powdery musk. The rest of the perfume is mostly a springy bouquet is mostly there singing backup harmony, a chorus of mezzosoprano voices that contribute to the perfume’s overall lightness. I don’t really pick out any freesia, which is mercy, as freesia is one of the few florals that I don’t have a loving and comfortable relationship with, probably because I have too many associations with it and 1970s shampoo (I love 70s shampoo, but—excuse pardon the metaphor—I can’t disentangle the memory enough to consider the scent worth the price of perfume. I’m working on it). Maurice Roucel’s signature waxy magnolia is also present, languid as ever, but like the other grand elements herein, it’s relaxed without being aggressively so. I feel like the perfume wants us—me, whoever wears it and whoever smells it—to chill out and take things as they come. It’s a perfume for spring and summer, especially evenings, when the weather is turning warm, the fireflies are starting to appear where I live, and soon the afternoon and evening air will be filled with the chants of locusts and the warbles of frogs. Even the perfume’s densest elements, the patchouli and amber, don’t really have their usual Oriental formality in this context. They’re too weightless and soft around the edges, too romantic and zaftig. The powder and vanilla never let them take themselves too seriously, so what I get from them are their more comforting and warming qualities—the chocolate and gentle spice of patchouli, and the sweet creaturely comfort of amber. This perfume is for evenings with the windows open, Chopin in his less fussy moods, Debussy, downtempo and ambient music, silk chiffon, layered tulle, soft slippers, and curling up with my lazy and slightly pudgy cream-colored Siberian cat, whose purr makes my entire bed vibrate. She keeps my feet warm while I fall asleep listening to my favorite Roman history podcasts (if you want to know, I’ll send you a link. They’re really good bedtime listening). That’s my Tocade. So I just can’t take Tocade that seriously. I know it intimidates some people, and believe me, I was prepared to be intimidated. I have plenty of perfumes that do that, and need them for those times when I want a boss bitch in my life, a dominatrix, a shot of confidence, of I’m just feeling like a badass. But this glorious powder bomb isn’t one of those. Spring is here, and when I’m not wearing my exhilarating chilly greens and polleny yellow florals, my middle-aged lady’s fancy is lightly turning to thoughts of Tocade. Especially as I wind down with Livy and my beloved Lulushka-kitty (I don’t speak Russian so I hope I’m not bastardizing anyone’s language. Pedantize away) at my feet. Maybe you’re already familiar with the cozier side of To are, but maybe you’re not—and if you’re not, one of the great things about perfume is how your perceptions can change completely from one wearing to the next. The next time you wear Tocade, try it my way. You might see it in a whole new light.

I read "Perfumes: The Guide", by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez this week. Bought a supposedly used hardback copy on eBay Uk for £2.80 (free P&P). I find myself strongly disagreeing with LT on his assessments of Flowerbomb, JPG Classique (although I have Intense, not the original) - both of which I like - and Dior Addict EDP (which I love). I cannot tolerate Mitsouko, despite feeling that I really should, given its reputation. Anyhow, I blind bought 100mls Tocade on the strength of Luca Turin's rapturous review (and the other numerous positive ones here). The version I bought was packaged in a completely red box; the bottle looks the same as the one pictured above - and the ghastly cap has been deposited in the bin (honestly, this may be the most inappropriate bottle top of any I have seen). I haven't any other samples I can compare it to unfortunately, as I think this would be an interesting exercise. I am disabled and getting to shops is not easy for me, so finding Fragrantica with its predominantly objective reviews by ordinary people has resulted in an orgy of blind-buying perfumes. My first reaction on spraying was: "WOW, this is strong!" - not a bad thing as I favour perfumes I can smell easily. What's the point of wearing something so light that I can't enjoy it? However, the initial blast wears off within five minutes, leaving a delightful sophisticated powdery, creamy rose scent, underpinned by a non-sweet vanilla and spices from the cedar and amber. I have no idea on the longevity yet - I'll have a good sniff when I wake up in the morning and will update properly then. This does not smell "modern" to me at all - this is not intended as a criticism of modern fragrances - this smells timeless. Gorgeous, gorgeous perfume, which is going to be a "love" vote. Update: Tocade is still smelling delightful six hours after spraying on skin - although my feeling is that the sillage is now pretty much soft, rather than moderate. I can smell it more easily on clothing, though. It doesn't seem to have evolved any more overnight. To me at least, it remains the glorious creamy rose scent I smelled last night - and I am very happy with that. This was a very good blind buy for me. Thank you, Fragranticans (and Mr Turin, of course). UPDATE: Tocade can still be smelled on my pyjama top 36 hours after the initial spray. Longevity on clothing is outstanding.

Being the vanilla freak I am, I had to have this. Unlike so many others who think the bottle is cute and whimsical, I hate it. I am guessing the bottle suggests a fashionista wearing a red hat but have no clue. I don't get it, but that has nothing to do with the juice inside except causing me to procrastinate buying it. Now that I have smelled it the bottle seems more unfitting than ever. I see many name this as strong. Hmm.. Also being a great lover of whopping sweet, spicy heavy hitters, at first spritz I found Tocade rather meh; weak and soft but sensed potential. My first try reminded me of my beloved Chopard Casmir; a deep, dark, buttered rummy vanilla, sinfully sweet, and I made the mistake of comparing the two using both wrists. It made me not like Tocade in comparison, but I knew there was something I loved about this stuff in the silly, tacky-wacky bottle so washed CC off to fairly judge it only for what it is; uniquely on its own merit. For me, that turns out to be a mild to mid strength ambery vanilla cream bomb exploded with love onto a fresh rose, then sprinkled with a bit of silver screen non-musty glam boudoir powder. At first, off-putting synthetic, but give it only a few to warm to the skin and Tocade becomes a real Boozy Floozy! ("Well hello Ma'am." "That's MISSez to you, Dahling. Come to me.") A rather gentle, classy, classically simple but spell-binding scent, Tocade is the one who looks like the innocent goody two-shoes wallflower who is (maybe?) anything BUT.. and that factor is precisely the mysterious 'it' in this masterpiece that makes me love this fragrance. I cannot think of a wrong time to wear Tocade. Ever. My CC will kill in the heat so this is My New Summer Vanilla Love, though longevity is minimal on my skin. I can detect no other notes than what I stated - a very vanilla rose with a hint of powder. She is at once sweet, simple, elegant, refined, exquisite, a prom queen, a true queen, conservative Sunday school teacher, a bride, a gypsy, a starlet, a hippy, anything she wants to be... with the potential to tear your clothes off and tie you to the bedposts. Miz Van Rose Tocade is a girl/woman to be wary of. I think I get the bottle now. Appearances can be very deceiving. ;) Rochas Rules.

I've not tested newer version of rochas tocade so I can't compare it with my vintage edt The vintage one,is sweet,warm,powdery, a tad spicy and strong,definitely a classic,but an adorable one..also a wearable one,but only if you can get along with strong scents Dominant notes are vanilla,amber,rose and lots of powdery iris and orchid.. It opens with lots of alcohol and sharpness,so don't smell it for two minutes after initial spray,after two minutes alcohol fades and all sharpness is rounded with a warm,sweet rosey vanilla,some soft powder blended with a spicy amber,It's elegant,feminine,sensual,lovely,delicious,sophisticated,delightful ..deep and sexy Longevity and sillage are both great, don't overspray because it can ruin all it's beauty One of my favorites for ever This is a masterpiece ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ روشاس توکاد (ادوتویلت وینتیج) شروع الکلی و تیزی داره در نتیجه بهتره یکی دو دقیقه بعد از اسپری کردن بو کنیدش،بعد از دودقیقه،الکل اون محو میشه و تیزی رایحه با وانیل رزی گرم و شیرین،کاملا احاطه میشه..علاوه بر ترکیبی از رز و وانیل،رایحه لطیف پودری آمیخته با امبر اسپایسی،تشکیل دهنده رایحه کلی و غالب توکاد هستن کاملا مشخصه که با یه عطر کلاسیک طرف هستید اما به هیچ عنوان دمده نیست و کاملا تو دنیای مدرن قابل استفاده ست عطری بالغ،جذاب،کاملا زنانه،خوشمزه، سکسی،دلنشین،عمیق و شاد هست ماندگاری و پخش عالی داره و به هیچ وجه زیاده از حد اسپریش نکنید چون میتونه زیبایی عطر رو از بین ببره اگه ترکیبی کاملا زنانه و جذاب و شیرین نیمه گورماند از وانیل و رز و روایح پودری غیر صابونی حاصل از کمی زنبق و ارکیده و همچنین کمی امبر اسپایسی و گرم رو می پسندید و مشکلی با عطرهای قوی و پررنگ و لعاب ندارید،این شاهکار کلاسیک رو از دست ندید

Today I used my decant of Tocade I won in a generous giveaway on Fragrantice for maybe the 4th time. Clumsy as I am I dropped the little glass atomizer on the floor and broke it just after spraying. I‘m so sad I don‘t have this beauty anymore, and it‘s also quite overpowering as a room scent. The fragrance reminds me of the 90s so much. I remember I had a very cute sample of Tocade (completely with a round lid with the little cone hat on top) when I was a child and I already liked it back then. It‘s a sweet and happy floriental with the main notes of vanilla and a beautiful rose note that is neither extremely jammy, nor soapy. I also get a hint of leather in the beginning for some reason. Tocade is lush and creamy with a syrupy vibe, but it‘s not as sweet as todays gourmands. I think the geranium keeps the scent fresh for a long time and cuts through the sweetness. The patchouli note is noticeable, but it‘s deep in the base and not dominating the scent. There is something about this that reminds me a bit of the Jimmy Choo fragrance line, maybe the combination of lush sweetness, patchouli and orchid, not in the sense that they‘re dupes, just a faint whisper of similarity. However, this is a beautiful fragrance, feminine and warm and though it’s very 90s, it‘s not dated in a bad way. If I‘m not completely over it when my bedroom stops reeking of it, I might one day get a bottle of my own.

Please do not judge poor Tocade on the reformulated version (comes in a red box without the gold symbol on the front, juice also a much lighter yellow color and not deep brown.) I'm not sure when it was reformulated, I expect probably around the time the IFRA cracked down (2010? 2012?) on certain ingredients. Anyway, get yourself a vintage bottle (but be cautious, TWO sellers on ebay responded to my message with "yes this is the one with the gold symbol on the front" and I received the reformulated all red box.) Anyway, the vintage is GORGEOUS. The opening is harsh, a little reminiscent of bug spray, but don't judge it on that. Wait 5 minutes before sniffing. I remember when I first smelled the opening I was like "oh god, I've made (another) mistake" but it became wonderful a few minutes in. The smell is deceptively simple. The best word I can come up to describe this fragrance is "electrifying." It is an electrified rose. When you turn your arm one way, it is rose.. but turn it another way, it is vanilla. Almost like a smoky vanilla cookiel kind, if that's possible. And then the rose and vanilla combine to create the most heavenly scent-- it is literally like a rose on fire with vanilla. Or vanilla shocked thru with rose, whichever you prefer. It is rich, sexy, and just luxurious. Brilliant. I see why Luca Turin gave this 5 stars and for once I totally agree with him.

I confess I'm not a green lover, and very choosy with the florals I like, so I was a bit worried I wouldn't like this anymore. I wore it years ago and loved it, so when I found it tres cheap, I thought, why not. It opens very green and floral and I hated it. It gave me that sharp pain right in the middle of my forehead. But I gave it some time. After about half an hour and it smoothed out beautifully, revealing it's lovely amber and vanilla, and mixing lovingly with the now softened floral and a hint of woodiness. I don't get the freesia, but a lovely rose and powdery iris mix settles in. It's not the Tocade of my memories, but that could just be my nose. I've been swimming in a sea of oriental vanillas which I'm loving. So soothing and yummy. But, given time, this is truly beautiful and like nothing else I own. I'm glad I didn't scrub and gave it a chance. This is a year rounder, and quite easily unisex. Excellent projection and longevity. And for $32, a very smart investment. This one will be getting lots of wear. Oh, and did I mention the bottle? Truly beautiful and a real mid century feel - reminiscent of a piece of Murano glass. It's plastic, but's it's a lovely addition to my collection. If you're a floral/green lover who wants to creep over to the gourmand section, this is a good starter fragrance. Enough of each to please both sides.

My friend who is a great perfumista has a small bottle of old tocade and she loves it.we were talking about classic perfumes and that I can't like them.I know they are famous and real art but I can't use them myself even one time.my friend said that I'm wrong and gave me one spray of tocade on my hand.I was ready to say:you see it really smells old.but it was not.it smells delicious and if I didn't know I couldn't guess it's a classic. It's sweet and creamy.but not like candy.it's creamy vanilla and lovely flowers.smells very modern for me.it's warm and sexy also comfortable.not very dry or very powdery and it's so beautiful I want to smell it all the time.very good longevity and sillage.I love it همیشه از عطرهای قدیمی و کلاسیک نفرت داشتم.شاید شاهکار باشند،معنای واقعی هنر باشند و خیلی از عطربازها عاشقشون باشند اما من نمیتونم حتی فکرش رو بکنم که یک روز استفاده کنم و برم بیرون.دوست عطربازم میخواست به من ثابت کنه که اشتباه می کنم و کلاسیک واقعی عطری هست که بدون زمان باشه برای همین توکاد قذیمی که داشت راروی دستم اسپری کرد.نمیخواستم اصلا حرفم را عوض کنم .اما مجبور شدم.توکاد در این حد زیباست!زیبا و خوشمزه و خیلی زنانه.شیرین و خامه ای اما نه آبنباتی.وانیل خامه ای و گلهای خیلی زیبا.برای من خیلی مدرن بنظر میرسه.خیلی پودری یا قدیمی نیست اصلا.هم سکسی و هم آرامش بخش.ماندگاری و پخش خیلی خوب.توکاد تنها عطر قدیمی هست که عاشقش شدم

When smelled independently from Woman in Gold, you’d think they smell quite similar for a brief 30 mins after the opening of Tocade fades. However, if you smell them side by side you can surely identify WiG. WiG simply has this amazing, rich brûlée-type vanilla scent tinged with rose. It’s so wonderfully piercing and although very sweet, it never feels cloying. Next to it, Tocade pales in comparison (but of course it is also probably 1/12th the price). Tocade smells nice briefly but the vanilla is cheap and reminds me of whatever is in LolitaLand. It also has that weird plasticky smell Casmir and Vanilla Fields has, which is more subtle but nevertheless disappointing because I’m not a fan of either of those scents. Although people say the reformulation is just fine, I’m guessing the scent has been watered down or maybe my expectations were too high. I have to wear this on it’s own to properly understand it, but so far I can’t shake the reminiscence to Casmir and Vanilla Fields, which smell like cheap vanilla to me. I will love and cherish my WiG decant but douse myself in Tocade because it’s kind of similar but definitely more wallet-friendly (i.e., less guilt inducing). Perhaps I will pick up a bottle of WiG one day, I just have to finish my 100ml of Tocade first lol

Reviewing a vintage 30ml EDT from1997 no. OY 307000 (yellow chinese cap/orange neck). Tocade was launched in 1994. Reformulated in 2013. Tocade (meaning caprice or whim) is an ethereal powdery oriental floral created by Maurice Roucel. It opens with fresh bergamot and geranium followed by florals mostly rose and orris giving it almost a violet feel. The base of vanilla amber smells natural and is airy with a touch of musk. Not vintagy , plasticky or overly sweet - this 1997 EDT version is not a gourmand by today's standards. I have not tried later iterations but suspect some of the reviews below are for the reformulation by perfumer Jean-Michel Duriez in 2013 and later reformulation in 2018. Quality 5/5 excellent materials and blending Feminine Performance 5/5 It is an EDT but performs like many perfumes by today's standards Tocade is a delicate powdery rose/orris that performs. It is innocence in a bottle. Charming ,flirty and easy to wear. It is refreshingly not doused in syrup and amberwoods as many vanilla-rose fragrances nowadays. 9/10 * The Tocade perfume bottle, designed by Serge Mansau for Rochas in 1994, was designed with a "hat" (a conical plastic cap) to represent whimsy, playfulness, and a departure from the traditional, serious luxury of 1990s perfumery

I love Tocade. I have no past associated with it. In fact, I smelled it for the first time when I bought a bottle of it about 10 years ago, for $10.00 at TJMaxx. I fell head-over-heels for it, and I could not believe my luck! I'd worn (out) Tresor throughout most of the '90's, and my first reaction to Tocade was that it made me think of Tresor (original 1990 version)blended with Shalimar. I am a huge fan of the works of Maurice Roucel, and, for me, his signature touch projects from Tocade. Ages before I had access to the names of perfumers, I searched for a certain "something" in my perfumes (for past examples: Krizia K, 24 Faubourg, Musc Ravageur)that I now know is my olfactive response to Roucel's creations. Many have an accord of haunting, deep vanilla that, to my nose, is the essence of feminity in a very womanly way. I've been gifted with bottles of Tocade that are either complete, utter fakes, or long past their prime, and they have a musty quality. The "real" (original) Tocade, which I wound up purchasing a few times before it disappeared from department store shelves, is intoxicating, mysterious, and rich like a liqueur. As a perfume bottle collector, I adore Serge Mansau's playful design.

A decade ago a friend of mine came to my place holding a bottle of it. She loved it and generously sprayed it all over herself; then her boyfriend came round to pick her up... istantly commenting on what horrible perfume she was wearing. Disappointed, she gave me the bottle. A few days later I tried it on. The couple came round to pick me up to go clubbing with a bunch of other friends ... and her boyfriend made a comment on what a beautiful fragrance I was wearing, adding it was mesmerizing. Goes without saying that my friend was very annoyed. We went clubbing then and at the entrance everyone - and I mean it! - commented on what a fantastic perfume I was wearing, asking what it was. This little story is to say that Tocade works for those like me who have slightly acidic or alkaline PH. The skin PH is in fact what brings out the best in perfume, being that every scent reacts to differently to different chemistry. Would be great if every fragrance lover could discover about his/her own one. It'll help them choosing the right fragrance between the fancied ones! So don't forget: acidic or alkaline for this eclectic, enchanting, exotic lover!

I want to cry loud and long. She is so beautiful, vanilla with more freshness than I am used to with my other vanilla based juices. Oh, so, so wonderful. I really want to cry loud and long, but not of joy! She is so illusive. Hardly any silage or projection. Staying power is merely half an hour on me, if I am lucky and spray the hell out of her. WHY OH WHY doesn't this beauty last longer on me? For some reason I do not have the skin for her to linger on. Or maybe my nose is rather nose blind to her, because even if I spray her on my hair or clothes she just doesn't want to stay. But how can I be nose blind to her, when I actually detect her outstanding beauty with the initial spray? She reminds me of Traubenzucker candy (grape sugar candy you can get in German pharmacies) with a hint of vanilla. She is gorgeous, but fleeting like a light summer breeze. Why do I still love her? Because she is so gorgeous that I cannot help myself but to give my heart to her - with a teary eye. She is like a lover that brings you joy for a short moment, but leaves you too soon to go on his merry way. Why won't you stay just a little bit longer?

One of the classics created by great Maurice Roucel for Rochas. It's said to be the very pioneer of the combination of vanilla and rose. The vintage version opens up with somehow dry greenness. It's like those corrugated fiberboards a decade ago, which is always sandy on the surface. Under this curtain, here come our divas. The rose is fully soaked in vanilla, which is viscous like syrup, but not cloying. So perfect and harmonious that you can see the golden liquid slowly dripping from the petals and through the stalk. Tocade is like a friendly neighbour girl, but also lovely on boys. Some may regard this as old or dated, but I guess it works out well on those nice and innocent (instead of those pretentious :) ). (Also, the price is very affordable even for teens.) Due to its syrupy nature, Tocade may be a little bit too much for hot summers, but delightful for the others. The longevity and sillage are both fantastic. (Even my father's blunt nose can tell there are something fragrant when I'm wearing Tocade.) Just hope Rochas will revive with (more) classics one day.

Iconic fragrance from 1994 by the great master Maurice Roucel for the Parisian fashion house Rochas. A hyper-feminine fragrance that knows how to dare, like the magical years in which it was conceived. Tocade is a fragrance that embodies the playfully sensual woman, full of sensuality and mischief. In the opening notes, juicy citrus fruits mix with the colorful spring reflections of freesia and geranium, all magically crossed by the green citrus notes of bergamot. A symphonic minuet of fleshy magnolia and delicate jasmine acts as the overture at the heart of the fragrance. The rose, the undisputed queen of the floral world, whose silky petals are enlivened by a graceful spicy note of nutmeg, reveals itself in an unexpected and unusual light. On the dry down, the sweet, serene and sensual, sweet and spicy vanilla accords unfold delicately, while the persuasive amber reveals its dazzling sensuality. A fragrance that is a joyful hymn to femininity, a harmonious conrucopia of rare beauty and elegance. Fragrance that deserves to be sought after in vintage perfumeries.

Another reviewer said this reminded them of L'Instant. I never thought to make the connection but it makes sense. L'instant is a bit more cold and distant by comparison though. The other perfume that popped into my mind was Boucheron's sadly discontinued Trouble. But Trouble is a very sensual perfume, whereas Tocade is still sexy but more importantly, it's a happy fragrance. Warm, deep, smooth and comforting, as most predominantly ambery perfumes, but also bubbly and bright. It feels very much like it's from a different era, when perfumery was bold and not afraid to make a woman smell powerful nor too worried about smelling too clean. Maybe this is the 90s take on the philosophy behind Chanel n. 5. A velvety smooth ambery floral powerhouse that makes you smell like "a woman", minus the whole Bank of England, tweed suits and pearl necklaces vibe you might associate with the Chanel. The Tocade woman is from an era when its less about seeming too polished and more about being yourself and knowing how to let loose and have fun.

Ice cream, is what Tocade evokes for me. Cheap vanilla ice cream, bought in a cone from a van on a hot summer's day in my childhood. And needless to say, that's a very charming image and makes me happy. Tocade is loud, frivolous, obvious, and cheerful. I find it's impossible to be in a bad mood with this sprayed on my arms. Jolly wafts of jasmine, magnolia and of course vanilla keep me smiling. I should probably mention that I'm approaching this from the point of view of a vintage chypre fan. For me, Tocade seems quite sweet, yet I will freely admit that it is much less sugary than many current mainstream fragrances, and much less obvious too. There is a progression as the notes unfold, and there is complexity. The ingredients seem good-quality and not especially synthetic. And sniffing my arm again, I'm suddenly put in mind of Shalimar. Is there a little smokiness in there? So. To sum up, Tocade is bright, cheery and enoyable, yet has some intriguing qualities that keep me thinking. Brilliant!

Rose is the great harmonizer. I love what happens when it's combined with lavender, with vetiver, with patchouli, and even with vanilla. Tocade immediately comes to mind when contemplating rose and vanilla. Maurice Roucel demonstrates skilled simplicity by allowing the two to complement each other's subtlety. The opening is an immediate sharp green, and a damp, juicy geranium, but this effect begins to materialize into the leads, accented by a cool, peppery, freesia and waxy magnolia. The slightest touches of fattiness and fruitiness outline the rose in the heart as the vanilla advances, and there are even moments that remind me of rose-scented cocoa powder, perhaps due to the orris. It is at this phase of Tocade's development where it feels most like an aura, growing into a warm Turkish Delight sensation that feels granular and almost incense-like. Traces of the rose remain, slowly and seamlessly fading into base, burying itself in the amber and a lurking woodiness.

I took one look at the bottle and had to have it! Hey, for $30, why not? I had read a rave review from Luca Turin about this little beauty and was curious, so I ordered one and wore it yesterday. I am pleased with my purchase. Here's what it did for me: Tocade gave me the floral notes, with just a hint of the vanilla, and there was a wee touch of something citrusy, like an orange blossom kind of citrusy (probably the lily of the valley note). It was light, but did not disappear. No one around me complained, but then again, no one around me seemed to really notice I was wearing anything; they had to stand very close to me in order to smell the Tocade. This will be a perfect spring/summer go-to fragrance. For $30, this is a very well made fragrance, by a well respected perfume house, and this bottle is a work of art! The bottle is something I might find on Judy Jetson's vanity. A light, giggly, fizzy little thing. Adorable!