By Dane
For some reason, whenever I pick up a bottle with Hermes written on the label, I expect to smell something dated. I think it's the packaging. Either way, I'm usually proven wrong once I spray it on, and Rocabar is no exception. It balances a modernity with a nostalgic feel, and although this probably would have been difficult to achieve, it leaves something to be desired.
Bright, fruity notes open the show with an atypical, late 90's feel. Immediately I'm reminded of Guerlain's Heritage. Balsamic notes of cedar and juniper smooth their way in before the mossy drydown. There are spicy notes thrown in here and there, and it's all very subtle and luxurious. I can't say it does much for me either way, but the Hermes quality is present, and it gives a feeling of richness and extravagance...if that's your thing. Rocabar comes very close to something I would love, but I get the feeling Hermes pulled back on what it could have been in order to make it more sellable.
I remember the bottle being large and flat and wrapped in an old sock (pictured above), but it seems as though Hermes continues to attempt brand cohesion by re-packing it in the standard Caleche-style bottle.
Year: 1998
Perfumer: Bernard Bourjeois, Jean Claude Ellena, Gilles Romey
Notes: Juniper Berry, Cedar, Lavender, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cypress, Balsam, Vanilla
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