Fragrance comparison

By Night Black vs Eau de Rochas Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,559 ratings analysed

By Night Black

Profumi del Forte

3.9472 votes

Rank #18,613 WoodyAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #675 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

By Night Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

By Night Black3/7

Eau de Rochas Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity: By Night Black
Sillage & projection: By Night Black
Value for money: Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility: By Night Black
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

By Night BlackProfumi del Forte

Eau de Rochas HommeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

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

29%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

72 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBy Night Black

SillageBy Night Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

green44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperCypressFig LeafLimeLavenderMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBasil

Heart2 to 3 hours

MatePineIncenseJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

Cedar

Top

LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Pine. Durations are only published for By Night Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter11

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBy Night BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex20

Women10

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,613

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#675

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

By Night Black by Profumi del Forte brings together crisp Mediterranean greenery and a quiet wisp of resin. Launched in 2009 and composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter orange, and mandarin orange, paired with aromatic cypress, juniper, and crushed basil. Fresh fig leaf …

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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, By Night Black or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. By Night Black is rated 3.94/5 from 72 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose By Night Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, By Night Black or Eau de Rochas Homme?

By Night Black lasts longest (By Night Black 65/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, By Night Black or Eau de Rochas Homme?

By Night Black projects furthest (By Night Black 65/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do By Night Black and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Pine.

Is By Night Black or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, By Night Black is the stronger pick. For winter, By Night Black is the stronger pick. By Night Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By Night Black and Eau de Rochas Homme?

By Night Black has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Fig Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Mate, Pine, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cedar. 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.