Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Eau de Sport

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,660 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,272 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #9,978 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Eau de Rochas2/7

Eau de Sport5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Sport
Community sentiment: Eau de Sport
Longevity: Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection: Eau de Sport
Value for money: Eau de Rochas
Versatility: Eau de Sport
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

Eau de RochasRochas

Eau de SportLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerEau de SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

48%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli

Heart

FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Bergamot 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall70

Winter43

Day100

Night45

Category winnerEau de SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,272

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#9,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Eau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …

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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, Eau de Rochas or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Eau de Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

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

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

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Eau de Sport?

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. Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.