Marcel Rochas, Biography
French Perfumer's History

Parfums Rochas was founded in 1925 and many important Rochas perfumes and colognes were created by Marcel Rochas. In 1990 Rochas wanted to update the Parfums Rochas and Peter O'Brien from Ireland was brought on to create new feminine perfumes to beautify women; Madame Rochas, Eau de Rochas, Alchimie (won international awards), Byzance, Byzantine, Tocade, Tocaddilly as well as Rochas Man and Homme Rochas were created. Accessories, leather goods, jewelry, ties, scarves and sunglasses were also added to the Rochas. For more information about Rochas go to www.rochas.com or www.modeaparis.com and for Internet special offers of famous Rochas products, including Rochas perfume and cologne gift sets and gift baskets with sunglasses or a wristwatch, see the resource list below.