Fragrance comparison

1881 Essentiel vs Eau de Rochas Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,575 ratings analysed

1881 Essentiel

Cerruti

4.0588 votes

Rank #9,042 CitrusAromatic

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67%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #662 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

1881 Essentiel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1881 Essentiel3/7

Eau de Rochas Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1881 Essentiel
Value for money: 1881 Essentiel
Versatility: 1881 Essentiel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881 EssentielCerruti

Eau de Rochas HommeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,379 votes

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1881 Essentiel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winner1881 EssentielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitrusesGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilPink PepperArtemisia

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverCedarOakmoss

Top

LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 1881 Essentiel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall59

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 EssentielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 44%Work 39%Date 10%Party 6%

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,042

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#662

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Essentiel is a crisp citrus fragrance built around sunlit Italian groves and dry Mediterranean herbs. The opening hits with a brisk splash of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus zest softens into an aromatic core of …

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Eau de Rochas Homme is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1993, centered on a crisp, cooling blend of lemon, lime, and herbaceous notes. It offers a bright, refreshing experience that feels like a crisp morning, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days, casual weekend outings, or office wear duri…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas Homme?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. 1881 Essentiel is rated 4.05/5 from 88 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose 1881 Essentiel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas Homme?

They last about the same: 1881 Essentiel 58/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas Homme?

1881 Essentiel projects furthest (1881 Essentiel 58/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Essentiel and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Essentiel is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Essentiel is the stronger pick. 1881 Essentiel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Essentiel and Eau de Rochas Homme?

1881 Essentiel has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. Eau de Rochas Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk.