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#5 vetiver/vanilla vs Eau de Rochas Homme

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

Updated 1,524 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • #5 vetiver/vanilla

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Eau de Rochas Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

#5 vetiver/vanilla1/7
Eau de Rochas Homme5/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment
Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity
Eau de Rochas Homme
Sillage & projection
Eau de Rochas Homme
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
#5 vetiver/vanilla
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
#5 vetiver/vanillaDilís Parfum
Eau de Rochas HommeRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.76/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 57%Had 5%Want 39%
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
16%Love
54%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

37 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
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageEau de Rochas Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value75
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla88%
aromatic77%
powdery65%
earthy53%
balsamic42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesFreesia
Heart1 to 2 hours
Vetiver
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwood
Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Freesia and Vetiver. Durations are only published for #5 vetiver/vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer14
Fall100
Winter64
Day93
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winner#5 vetiver/vanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex34
Women66
Men79
Unisex20
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#675

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#5 vetiver/vanilla by Dilís Parfum delivers an intriguing balance of crisp freshness, earthy rootiness, and warm sweetness. It opens with an airy sparkle of aldehydes alongside clean, floral freesia. This bright introduction quickly transitions toward the heart, where vetiver takes centre stage with dry, grassy, and s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #5 vetiver/vanilla or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. #5 vetiver/vanilla is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose #5 vetiver/vanilla for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #5 vetiver/vanilla or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, #5 vetiver/vanilla 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #5 vetiver/vanilla or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme projects furthest (Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, #5 vetiver/vanilla 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #5 vetiver/vanilla and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Freesia and Vetiver.

Is #5 vetiver/vanilla or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, #5 vetiver/vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, #5 vetiver/vanilla is the stronger pick. #5 vetiver/vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #5 vetiver/vanilla and Eau de Rochas Homme?

#5 vetiver/vanilla has top notes of Aldehydes and Freesia, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.

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