Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Eau de Rochas

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,657 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,171 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Aqua4/7

Eau de Rochas3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

Eau de RochasRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winnerAquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine

Heart2 to 3 hours

ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,171

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua by Maori Collection presents an aromatic citrus profile anchored by herbal greens and an unusual fruity twist. Crafted by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange alongside a subtle splash of red wine. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reve…

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Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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, Aqua or Eau de Rochas?

Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Eau de Rochas?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Eau de Rochas?

Projection is very close: Aqua 53/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua and Eau de Rochas smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Aqua or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aqua and Eau de Rochas?

Aqua has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Wine, heart notes of Thyme, Basil, Amber and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.