Moustache Original 1949

15 reseñas

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• Demopop

  November 10, 2018

  

  I’ve never tried the original, but after trying this new launch I can’t help but think it must be quite faithful to its predecessor. Opens with citrus (especially bergamot) in its less acidic and shrill facet, well handled. Beautiful opening, the best of the fragrance. Soon the oakmoss appears, softly woody and curiously spicy: it has a vegetal anise facet, something like fennel, which reminds me of other classics like Eau Sauvage. The bergamot dies out and what continues until the end is a creamy, slightly anise-moss varnished with a soft layer of lemon. It’s fresh but spicy, somewhat creamy, with classic character and facets of quality shaving foam (lavender). The trail and projection are minimal and on skin it lasts a sad hour. On blotting paper the lemon took more prominence and the aroma lasted until the next day. For lovers of barbershop colognes it’s a safe option: simple and classic, nostalgic, elegant, and very intimate. Maybe (hopefully) it works better in summer.

• Edu Lezana

  November 11, 2018

  

  An under-inflated cologne, citrus with an opening that promises and an ending that reminds (personal perception) of an Eau de Rochas Homme, much more ethereal and loose. While the idea, bottle, and notes are attractive, the final result is a disaster. A loose cologne with a much worse conjugated citrus aroma than Eau de Rochas Homme and with a certain vintage air that will please those who prefer “fresh” fragrances, but in terms of performance it’s a rip-off. “That’s what’s being done now with fragrances” said the kind lady from a department store smiling. Will it be true that young and not-so-young people now prefer their deodorant in the armpit to perfume? Anyway… 🙁

• Josesan

  November 15, 2018

  

  MOUSTACHE ROCHAS EDT 2018: too light, overly simple. The original Moustache from 1949 had nothing to do with the 2018 launch. This EDT is a simple and pleasant unisex bath cologne for the whole family, like 4711 Original Eau de Cologne or English Lavender Atkinsons. They are very pleasant colognes, nothing more. That’s not little. We’re talking about a citrus based on a very marked lemon and nothing else. Maybe a bit more intense than the bath colognes mentioned and with a slightly dirty-pleasant hint in its dry down based on a mashed earthy patchouli, but without much conviction. It’s not a fougère like the 1949 original, with its bergamot, lavender, petitgrain, geranium, carnation, and above all oakmoss and cedar. Breeched gentlemen and virile, where any concession to femininity was anathema. The current MOUSTACHE is citrus above all. I don’t know why they call it MOUSTACHE and not EAU DE MATIN DE ROCHAS! How much I want to confuse people! On the other hand, with EAU DE ROCHAS POUR HOMME existing, this launch is grabbed by the hair. I consider EAU DE ROCHAS POUR HOMME much better, more complex, and with better performance. MOUSTACHE ROCHAS EDT 2018 is nice, fresh, short-lasting, and unnecessary. But come on, like half of what’s launched on the market. Just like the EDP version I liked a lot and has above-average performance, this EDT version seems uninteresting to buy.

• Demopop

  November 25, 2018

  

  I’ve never tried the original, but after this new release, I think it’s faithful to its predecessor. It opens with citrus, mostly bergamot, less acidic and sharp, well-handled. A beautiful opening, the best part of the fragrance. Soon, the oakmoss appears, softly woody and curiously spicy: it has a vegetal anise touch, like fennel, reminding me of classics like Eau Sauvage. The bergamot fades away, leaving until the end a creamy, slightly aniseed moss varnished with lemon. It’s fresh, spicy, creamy, with a classic character and facets of quality shaving foam (lavender). The trail and projection are minimal, lasting a sad hour on skin. On blotter paper, the lemon took more prominence and lasted until the next day. For lovers of barbershop colognes, it’s a safe option: simple, classic, nostalgic, elegant, and very intimate. Maybe (hopefully) it works better in summer.

• uhm

  November 28, 2018

  

  Didn’t seem very great. At times even somewhat unpleasant and not easy to smell because it has rather low intensity. It has nuances of that dirty sweet musk from Kouros but with much less grace and power. The idea is clear to make an old-school perfume, but if it doesn’t sell, don’t complain, because nowadays tastes are only for sweets. Maybe, but you can make a well-made old-school perfume; in my opinion, this one isn’t, just like most that come to the market. I also caught some reminiscence of Masculin Pluriel, probably due to the lavender, rather hard and somewhat ugly. I barely caught moss and citrus. I also think I notice a rather rough leather note, which doesn’t go well with my tastes. I don’t know, maybe on other skins, on mine certainly not.

• LuisPaz

  July 9, 2019

  

  I walked into the perfumery and saw Rochas Moustache (the eau-de-parfum and this one) moved by the story of its creator, Edmond Roudnitska. I tried it and was intrigued by that smell similar to the famous Eau Sauvage but nothing contemporary, a smell of a man from the 40s, virile, without femininity, with much strength and not pleasant for many, however, it’s a smell that requires training the nose to find its nuances and beautiful points. I bought it for its good price and have used it in the mornings, a spray on the chest to smell vigorous. Moustache isn’t an aroma women like and I don’t think I’d use it to go out or attract compliments; it’s for my own satisfaction and to get closer to the history of perfumery and great perfumers. Thanks Rochas for resurrecting this work.

• Mr. Baskerville

  September 24, 2023

  

  If you’re looking for compliments, forget this fragrance. It’s for those who don’t need them, because no one will give a pick-me-up for the scent or for mere politeness. Whoever wears Moustache Original will be applauded for being themselves, for their natural elegance and for knowing how to add the cherry on top, making everyone feel valued while subtly dismissing those who only deserve respect through their presence. That compliment won’t be verbal; it will be through subtle acts and loyalty, far removed from vanity. Why? Because this Moustache Original is as close to being unnoticed as it gets, the very epitome of elegance in itself. The citrus opening, featuring a door-entry bergamot that fades quickly, leaves behind one of the best lemons tested: savory, sweet, almost cuddly. The heart is a delight: a less woody violet, almost spring-like, paired with an elegant lavender that’s unobtrusive and possesses a subtlety that captivates. The base uses musk as a healthy skeleton that doesn’t bother and a moss that provides an excellent cushion. While the longevity was just average, the projection was decent. It’s one of the few that doesn’t require formality or depend on age; it suits anyone who doesn’t wear it to draw attention.

• Mr. Baskerville

  September 25, 2023

  

  If you’re looking for compliments, this isn’t for you. This is for someone who doesn’t need them because they won’t get a pick-up line or courtesy gesture because of their fragrance. The gentleman (or lady) who wears Moustache Original will receive praise for who they are, for their natural and cultivated elegance, for knowing how to choose the “cherry on top,” for making everyone feel valued and… insignificant to those who deserve it, without speaking, just with their presence. That praise won’t be verbal, but through subtle acts and that loyalty enjoyed by those far above vanity. Why? Because this Moustache Original is the closest thing to noticeably going unnoticed, the epitome of elegance by default. With a well-worked citrus opening where bergamot acts as the door, which as it appears fades leaving one of the best lemons tested… tasty, sweet, almost “cuddly.” The development is a delight: violet less woody than floral, almost “spring-like,” accompanied by an elegant, not intrusive lavender that owns a seducing subtlety. The base uses musk as a fixative, like a healthy skeleton that neither shows nor bothers, and a moss that makes an excellent cushion. The longevity is just right, but the projection is decent. It’s one of the few fragrances that doesn’t require the game of formality scales or the subjectivity of age: it looks good on anyone who doesn’t need it to attract attention.

• vicgofe

  December 20, 2023

  

  Probably the worst fragrance in my collection. At first, it smells like rotten, stale lemon, and after half an hour, it leaves a quite unpleasant damp smell that disappears without a trace. A scam.

• vicgofe

  December 29, 2023

  

  Probably the worst fragrance in my collection. The opening smells like spoiled, past lemon, and after half an hour, it lingers with a very unpleasant dampness. With that, it disappears without leaving a trace… a rip-off.

• Socram

  March 27, 2025

  

  Literally smells like a very advanced old man. Between fresh-astringent, rancid, or poorly planted old lavender cultivation. I can’t imagine anyone actually wearing it.

• Socram

  March 29, 2025

  

  Literally smells like an extremely elderly man. Between fresh-astringent, rancid, or old-badly-planted lavender cultivation. I can’t imagine anyone actually wearing this.

• Matux

  June 2, 2025

  

  Aromatic citrus goes against the grain of modern perfumery because it’s based on other assumptions: molecules so abstract that sometimes you don’t know what they smell like, sticking to the skin like toluene with radioactive projection. Some men leave trails like females in heat, searching for a mate or shouting to the world that they exist. This mustache doesn’t seek that; it aims to go unnoticed in society but be very present in intimacy. Smell of old? Actually, of past eras, when men knew how to court because they wanted something that has nothing to do with the Simon Syndrome. I visited a luxury department store and saw that global brand clothes looked like billboards. Then I thought of a song: “Luxury is vulgarity.” And yes, it is. If it’s about making a statement of good taste, Moustache hits: be courteous, dress well without stridency, hold an interesting conversation without overwhelming, put aside sentimentality, avoid the first person singular, know how to treat a woman, and master the subtlety of seduction. Nothing that Arabs or niches accompany. “Class” is what it’s called. Something left in the past and only survives in those whose education allows it.

• Peralta

  December 9, 2025

  

  Liked it. Strong impact, dandy style, reminiscent of Irish Moos or Brando. It’s that cologne that can scare some women and captivate others. Starts with a citrus top note that quickly turns into a permanent barbershop scent with an aromatic touch giving it character. Very seventies, very vintage, for men of the past. You need to know how to wear it or it has to be for you; it’s not universal. At first, it seemed aggressive or old, bitter, but it’s the prelude to an evolution, ending up as a super pleasant scent. I see it more for the rough, masculine, special, and interesting man.

• Peralta

  December 12, 2025

  

  Liked it. It has a strong sillage, a dandy-gentleman vibe reminiscent of Irisch Moos or Brando—the kind of cologne that might scare off some women but captivate others. It opens with a very citrusy note that quickly turns into a permanent barbershop scent with an aromatic touch that gives it character. Very 70s, very vintage, for men of the past. You need to know how to wear it or it should be for you; it’s not a universal fragrance. When I first tried it, it seemed aggressive or aged, bitter, but it’s the prelude to an evolution that ends up leaving a super pleasant scent. I see it as better suited for a rough, masculine, special, interesting man.