Tocade by Rochas

CUPCAKEDOLL

This was a great surprise! I´ve never tested this fragrance till the last saturday, when I was shopping with my boyfriend.

Tocade is a soapy perfume, a bit powdery and very very feminine. It´s perfect for fall and winter, day or night. This scent is clean and wearable, but definitely it´s not for me (maybe very strong and serious...)

eilismaireg

This was a surprise. It's such an 80's bottle but the fragrance is actually very modern in its natural, realistic composition. I can distinctly smell geranium, rose and vanilla, which aren't usually friends of mine but this is so pretty and soft I will have to buy it again! It reminds me of a warm mug of milk and some turkish delight- both things that i love!

MandyCat

Tocade is a beautiful yet inexpensive floral oriental.Everytime I wear it I find myself with sweet dreams, usually reaching for it right before bedtime for this reason.I smell dusky roses with traces of geranium, intertwined with warm true Rochas vanilla the most on my skin and clothes.I love how the scent stays close to the skin but lasts for hours and still makes my Pj's smell lovely in the morning. I find Tocade very unique as well, this elixer really doesn't remind me of any other.Long lasting and sensual Tocade is destined to be a true classic.

c3c

I was expecting to be bowled over by Tocade after the reviews. It's nice, but it's similar in style to Eclix and Neonatura Cocoon in the opening and middle, then it fades to a soft version of itself. Based on what I had read I was expecting something richer, more floral and vanilla and less gourmand. Still a nice fragrance though.

Flowercat

What am I missing?! All I smell is a harsh, chemical conncotion that is making me more nauseous each time I inhale! "Strong" doesn't begin to describe it. Must go scrub!

I didn't realize I was coming down with a stomach virus when I wrote the above! In fairness, now that I sniff it without a flu-induced repulsion, I recognize that Tocade is actually much softer than my first impression, though I still detect that aggressive chemical sweet note that sent me hurling last week! Not for me, but I'll wear Tocade before I ever eat egg salad again!

Action

It is a sibling to Fantasme (Ted Lapidus), this one being more smoky and the Fantasme more fruity. Both are masterpieces.

sherapop

Rochas' TOCADE is a quirky little perfume with a sassy attitude that reminds me a bit of Guerlain's VOILE D'ETE--against all objective evidence that this should be the case! Perhaps it is simply that TOCADE's amber vanilla core is closer to my memory of VOILE D'ETE than to any other perfume I know.

Anyway, TOCADE is a nonconformist. Opening with unmistakeable geranium, the scent becomes immediately oriental after that. There is an earthy sensuality to TOCADE that recalls to my mind the image of a group of suntanned tatooed Italians with perfect bodies lying on Manuel Antonio beach in Costa Rica. Their skin glistening in the sun with oil and sea water, their hair falling in wet locks around their faces. Living in the moment for the moment.

There is nothing fake about TOCADE--it has no affectations and does not try to be anything more or less than what it is. Unique!

Lionessa

A charming oriental. It has a sweet quality that brings back childhood memories of enjoying cold, Jamaican cream soda straight from its glass bottle, sipped greedily through a straw. Delicious with an air of sophistication.

guest_alexanna7

on my top oriental vanilla.wear this since 97.lost it for a while...found it back!so happy!on me smells amber rose vanilla.amazing frag!well done like incense.longevity amazing.not expensive.feminine and sensual.and ho sexy!

rithacha

Tocade . . . what an interesting perfume. She's at once: romantic and dreamy, happy and drunk, motherly and nurturing. Tocade isn't a rich syrupy vanilla, but rather a heavy layer of vanilla powder floating over your skin. Sweet, but light; a weightless halo rather than a saturated aura.

The top note of vanilla seems strong at first, but it warms up and rounds out into a mellow tone. The powdery character is also very strong at first, but caramelizes slightly afterward. Tocade reminds me of golden sugar cookies in the oven and of a happy mother's warm embrace. It's the wistful, bubbly, innocent, nurturing, powdery, heavenly epitome of "comfort scent."

Also, the lasting power is above and beyond what a perfume of this price should be. I wore it to sleep and woke up with Tocade in the morning, whereas everything else I own unconditionally disappears after a fitful night of turns and tosses. Outstanding if you like powdery gourmands!

Peaches Lulu

I'd read so many different descriptions I just had to try.
A very pleasant surprise. People kept popping up asking 'who smells so good".
The vanilla turns into caramel, creamy with the floral aspects. Then the rose strolls in adding to the fun.
It just wraps you up in yummy.
I must say, that Rochas has stayed consistant in their fragrances for women. What a relief!

chuaalba

so sweet so vainilla,i like but not for every day.casual wear

Gosh

Oh, Tocade and me. It was very difficult relationship at the beginning. First time I met Tocade I didn't like it at all. It was warm summer and all I could smell was vanilla powder. Utterly boring.
I wondered whats the fuss about, and I couldnt ignore so many good reviews, so I decided to keep the decant to try again. Second time, still in summer I applied one spray on the back of my hand. OMG! Within one hour I was literally suffocating with powder. It felt like someone was holding my head in the barrel with powder. I ran to the bathroom and scrubbed it off. I used pumice stone. I scrubbed bit of my skin off along with it, and my hand was bleeding a little. Yeah, that bad..
Stubborn as I am, even that could not scare me off from trying again, but this time I knew I have to wait for cold weather.
I applied only a tiny bit and sniffed very carefully. Hm.. Fresh, clean start with only a hint of powder. Nice jasmine/rose heart with fresh lily of the valley and magnolia.
And finally, creamy powdery vanilla sweet heaven. Yes, the powder is still there, but its not suffocating me anymore. Tocade is hugging me, and assuring me that everything is going to be fine. It stays close, but that only emphasizes the fact, that it is a scent to comfort you and those you keep close.
Tocade really is a masterpiece and it was worth the trouble. Maybe I will get used to the powder and be able to wear it also in summer.
I definitely will have to get more bottles to scent my sheets as well.

liongigi

If you like D&G THE ONE, then you will like Tocada. I was blown away by how similar they smell, the dry down of vanilla and powder more staying power than the newer copy I would say. Marshalls had it for cheap. I wish every one would try the both and compare.

LadyJedi

I find the cozy sweetness of Tocade very pleasant. It is a timeless warm and powdery scent suitable for all occasions. I just wish it was a bit thicker and stronger. I enjoyed my 30ml bottle but it'll probably take me some time before I decide to repurchase.

hollivomitsyou

this one is gorgeous, and so inexpensive. i bought it on a whim for less than 10 dollars because i had heard so many good things about it. the strange shaped bottle appealed to me as well. it definitely stands out in a collection. initially, Tocade reminded me so much of Anglomania that i almost couldn't believe it. of course, even in the opening, it doesn't have the sanitized chemical feeling of Anglomania and it is softer. though i wouldn't call it gourmand, my husband told me that i smelled like candy bars while pretending to eat my arm. he's thoughtful like that. for me the dry down of Tocade is very sweet, powdery and thick. this is one that could be universally appealing, and at the price there is no excuse not to try it.

Sassy1

No frilly flowers or sweet fruit here. Sharp geranium boozy aura followed by powdery vanilla. I can see a Bond girl sitting at the baccharat table in her black evening gown and diamonds. Long cigarette holder with her favorite custom handrolled cuban in hand...then she has to get up from a winning hand, go to the ladies room and apply more Tocade cuz this stuff doesn't last more than a few hours. I must admit, I tried the EDT so maybe the perfume is better.

lillybee

I don't understand Tocade. When I tested it first, it was an overwhelming, powdery vanilla. Now it's all about woods, whiffs of talcum powder mixed with an old, musty smell (like old books). Absolute vintage. A friend of mine loves it, I think I'll pass this on to her.

Amanda79

Oh my goodness I love this! Thanks to this site and reading good reviews I knew I had to pick this up. I sprayed this on as soon as I got out of the store and to my surprise I smelled Organza Indecence!!! That's one I've been wanting SO BAD! Talk about a price difference though! Maybe this will tide me over till I feel like dishing out the cash on Organza.

Tocade smells so creamy and delicious! The bottom notes stand out the most. I smell floral but not one flower in particular(maybe orchid) I get touches of spice, mainly a soft cinnamon (not a note) maybe its patchouli and golden amber with a soothing vanilla.. whatever it is its so sensual, feminine and soft.

Malegria

Edible and sweet, reminded me of Tempore Donna. Freshly baked Hawaian dinner rolls and vanilla muffins!

tuberose_and _sand

It is beautiful...and here it is what I think:
1. Staying power: very, very good.
2. Smells like: oriental, mysterious, but not strong, I would say understated. Dark vanilla, a bit of rubber, spices and amber.
2. It is not the kind of perfume that fills the room, it's the perfume that you keep for yourself and for someone who comes really close to you. Very discrete, you can't smell it from miles away.

rosaria

Tocade is another classic by Rochas. In my opinion it is a sophisticated and sensual smell.

Some reviews point it doesn't last but to me it seems potent and long lasting.There is a nice combination of notes that include vanilla,amber,musk and flowers.

Tocade is an elegant fragance to wear at night.It's by no means "dated". To me any modern woman can wear it and feel self-confident and sexy.

falovalo

It very much reminds me of a quieter version of Agent Provocateur. I definitely get flowers (not sure which ones), patchouli, musk and amber. I'm really enjoying this, which is odd since I'm not a huge patchouli fan. I find it sexy and casual, for day or night.

*edit* I wore this yesterday and my four year old son said "I smell chocolate!" when I walked by. So the vanilla comes through very nicely too!

Mals86

Friendly-comfortable-sexy. This is not Sexy In Black Lingerie - this is Sexy in Jeans that Fit and a Pretty Blouse.

It's rare that I call a fragrance sexy, but this one is. It reminds me a good bit of Organza Indecence (with flowers, minus the spice) in its overall effect of being delicious-smelling and touchable.

I don't get much of the green notes and freesia in the top, which is brief. It seems to head for the heart right away, which is fine because it's so darn pretty - mostly rose and magnolia on me, shading into a luscious vanilla with a hint of patchouli and amber underneath. I thought Tocade was pretty long-lasting: 6 hours from putting it on to the last wisps of scent.

How wonderful that this smells great and doesn't cost much! It's rare that beauty and low prices go together.

asilverfire614

This is definitely a classic - I can see this fragrance being around for many years to come, and worn by women of all ages when they want to feel sexy, confident, warm, and sophisticated.

I must admit I was surprised by the vanilla in this - I expected a sweet vanilla, and this is spicier than I had anticipated. It's a velvet spiced vanilla, but extremely warm and feminine.

I can't detect the individual floral heart notes, but they are lovely with the spicy vanilla. And the dry-down is absolutely to die for...beautiful and long-lasting perfume!

mellybee

I never gave a chance to this fragrance as the bottle is so loud, harsh and common and I thought so was the juice. At the first sniff I couldn't believe my nose. It is so gentle, delicate, so feminine, innocent. I was on a hunting for a springtime favourite and I've just found it. This is what I was looking for, the scent of the spring. When the nature wakes up, the air is sharply cold, but fresh, filled with the smell of the first flowers. I don't really can draw a line between the certain phases, it smells fresh flowery from the start-up to the drydown. It doesn't last long but because of the above mentioned reason you can easily reapply it.

luisa margarita

es una delicia..... al principio las notas verdes con el olor del geranio hace que el humor salte y poquito a poco la rosa suavemente de mano con la vainilla crea en la composicion uno de los olores mas divinos y femeninos que he captado en la perfumeria moderna..... sin duda alguna Tocade (al menos en mi piel), es una oda a las mujeres

guiwings

My mother used to wear this everytime we went out. She just wore the perfume until it ran out. It's beautiful

Ayse

its not too sweet, which good but its not a perfume that i will buy again. Maybe i need to ask those around me for their opinion.

Nuppu

Feminity in a bottle! Soft, sweet floral that is not shy of itself, Tocade is happy to be in centre of attention, alluring, teasing and sexy, no doubt of it. Lovely.

dina

Lovely fragrance, very powdery ... reminds me of the french elegance.

Giv1952

great great flower perfume. bouquet of flowers on a vanilla base.

solocha

reminds me of Rochas Femme, but Femme is a bit better.

Scent lover

I am wearing it today for the first time. Yesterday occasionally I found it in the perfume store (it is smth like TK Max in USA) :D It is warm but not too sweet vanilla with some amber tones in it. It is bitter and sweet at the same time! It smells unique to me :) It is cosy and original combination. Loving it.

klonk

Dear Vickalena, it is very much possible that you cannot find it in your country (It seems I cannot find lots of great scents in my country either :-(). Just check the links below the fragrance discription! You will sure have luck via Ebay!

I used to wear this as my signature scent when I was about 22 and it still reminds me of that period in my life. But I can imagine women over 50 wearing it as well! It absolutely is timeless, as Rebella already said!
I find it a very warm and different kind of perfume. Would not wear it myself anymore though, I now find it too powdery and powerful. To me it will always be a wonderful 'smell of sweet memories'...

rebella

An intriguing fragrance. Timeless in that way that I can imagine it on both women in their 20ies as well as older womens 60+ and I am sure a lot of womens in betwen could smell really good with this.

I feel sexy, confident and cozy with this fragrance. It mingle with my personality and more adjust to me than me to the perfume.

It is quite flowery, sweet and cherful... but underneath I can sense something alluring, mystic and hot. I totally understand why this fragrance considered as sexy!

I really recommend this to women in all ages that can put up with sweet fragrances...

It dosen´t change so much, put the base is warm, powdery and longlasting.

liat

Well, it's much more sophisticated than today's fashionable perfumes.
Very sweet and string, too sweet and strong for me. I think Tocade grew a little bit old in the years since it's launch.

afraafra

Voted one of the sexiest perfumes on basenotes Community..made by a master perfumer Maurice Roucel, highly recommended!