Douro vs Eau de Rochas Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Douro takes 4 of 7 categories.
DouroChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Eau de Rochas HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Douro4/7
Eau de Rochas Homme2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Douro
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Douro
- Sillage & projection
- Douro
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Versatility
- Douro
- 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
DouroPenhaligon'sEau de Rochas HommeRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 358 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerDouroRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
265 votes
50%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
1,379 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDouro
SillageDouro
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
mossy69%
woody61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonLimeBasilGeraniumMandarin Orange
Heart
NeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossLabdanumMuskSandalwood
Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Basil and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDouroMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,446
PerfumerMichael Pickthall
Launched—
Reviews74
Overall rank#681
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews242
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDouro opens with crisp citrus, lavender and green herbs, then settles into a refined soapy fougere with moss, soft woods and musk. It smells polished rather than flashy. This suits someone who likes classic masculine colognes with a clean, tailored feel. The profile leans fresh, aromatic and dry, with enough mossy de…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Douro or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Douro takes 4 of 7 categories. Douro is rated 4.16/5 from 358 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose Douro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Douro or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Douro lasts longest (Douro 67/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Douro or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Douro projects furthest (Douro 59/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Douro and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Basil and Mandarin Orange.
Is Douro or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Douro is the stronger pick. For winter, Douro is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Douro and Eau de Rochas Homme?
Douro has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk 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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