Fragrance comparison

Baudelaire vs Rococo for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,095 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baudelaire

Byredo

3.91993 votes

Rank #1,645 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Rococo for Men

Joop!

4.16102 votes

Rank #30,959 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baudelaire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baudelaire
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rococo for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Baudelaire4/7

Rococo for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rococo for Men
Community sentiment: Rococo for Men
Longevity: Baudelaire
Sillage & projection: Baudelaire
Value for money: Rococo for Men
Versatility: Baudelaire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baudelaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaudelaireByredo

Rococo for MenJoop!

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 993 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 36%Had 37%Want 27%

Category winnerRococo for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

730 votes

33%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerRococo for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBaudelaire

SillageBaudelaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRococo for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

leather69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

amber30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPepperCaraway

Heart

LeatherIncenseHyacinth

Base

PatchouliPapyrusAmber

Top

Nigerian GingerPepperJuniper Berries

Heart

IvyFreesiaStyrax

Base

MahoganyAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaudelaireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#30,959

PerfumerGilles Romey

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaudelaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baudelaire by Byredo is a bold, leather-dominant fragrance for those who favor atmospheric, woody scents. It opens with sharp juniper and caraway, settling into a dark, resinous heart of incense and dry leather. Best suited for autumn evenings or cold, crisp days, it presents a serious, brooding profile that avoids mo…

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Rococo for Men opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and Nigerian ginger, softened by juniper berries. The heart introduces an unusual green ivy and styrax woodiness before settling into a warm mahogany base. It suits collectors looking for a distinctive, early 2000s spicy-fresh profile that avoids modern sweet tre…

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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, Baudelaire or Rococo for Men?

Baudelaire takes 4 of 7 categories. Baudelaire is rated 3.91/5 from 993 votes; Rococo for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 102 votes. Choose Baudelaire for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rococo for Men for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baudelaire or Rococo for Men?

Baudelaire lasts longest (Baudelaire 75/100, Rococo for Men 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baudelaire or Rococo for Men?

Baudelaire projects furthest (Baudelaire 65/100, Rococo for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baudelaire and Rococo for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pepper and Amber.

Is Baudelaire or Rococo for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baudelaire and Rococo for Men?

Baudelaire has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pepper and Caraway, heart notes of Leather, Incense and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Papyrus and Amber. Rococo for Men has top notes of Nigerian Ginger, Pepper and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Ivy, Freesia and Styrax, a base of Mahogany and Amber.