Moustache Original 1949

Lemon is simply, not a great note for a fragrance. It's too loud, and too reminiscent of you guessed it, dishwashing products. And this is a lemon BOMB. And it's not just a top note.. it is there to stay, loud and screechy. Not an easy wear under any circumstances. People pretending it smells like Eau Sauvage.. not even close.

Very nice, likeable, classy, manly. The initial citrus blast is not my favourite, but not bad... the drydown is all about lavender, musk, and the patchouli gives it a slight depth and sweetness, but not too much. This one is wearable all around the year. Longevity is not too good, and it's a skin scent, so you need to overspray it... like... 10+ sprays at least. It has not similarity to the new Moustache

The easiest way to put this is it's a cleaner version of the original Moustache and the Concentrée. The opening and heart of the new stuff smells like citrus fruit, where the old smells like overripe fruit. The drydown of the new stuff smells like fresh hay, where the old smells like hay in a barn. You guys who are getting the urinal cake thing? Imagine one that hasn't been flushed and you'll know how it used to smell. In other words, the civet is missing. Not necessarily a bad thing given modern tastes but, you know, some of us actually like that vaguely erotic animal musk from yesteryear. The new 1949 is a very nice fougère done in the the classic style. Starts with lemon and bergamot which immediately bring Eau Sauvage to mind, but it's a fleeting comparison. It has a similar feel to Eau Sauvage in the opening and far drydown, but the majority is a different animal. 1949's lavender comes through and gives a doughier, powdery feel with coumarin and patchouli rounding out their part of the fern accord. Longevity is quite good for me, as it lasts over 8 hours. Wears close by the end, but people will notice it when they're in your personal space. All in all, I think it's a nice modernization of one of Roudnitska's (and his wife Thérèse, who shouldn't be forgotten) old masterpieces. It gives the same vibes off, just in a little different way. It's lacking the dirty musk and the urinous civet, but that's probably better for a lot of people. And really, I'd imagine that's what Rochas set out to do. It pays homage to one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived by giving younger generations a taste of the way things were. It may not be Roudnitska's Moustache, but it's not far off and it's a very nice tribute.

Bought by mistake also but have to say I do not regret this being the edt to edp. It is very sharp in the opening bit this doesn't last long and when it settles its much better. The violet and neroli give it a herbs green vibe but it remains light. Performance is not great but for 20 pounds it punches above its weight. I personally would find it too much during yhe summer but lovely for spring. Powdery floral and green. A proper old school approach done well a happy mistake

This was a blind buy and it's pretty much what I expected! It absolutely has a similarity to Eau Sauvage but smells slightly rougher. It opens up with a blast of sweet lemon. The dry down is very soapy. It doesn't last all that long on my skin so this is one that I will wear when I want to stay in. I got the 75 ml for $17. Can't go wrong with a price like that!