Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Eau de Varens N° 3

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,637 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,090 CitrusAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #34,834 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas5/7

Eau de Varens N° 32/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas
Longevity: Eau de Rochas
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rochas
Value for money: Eau de Varens N° 3
Versatility: Eau de Varens N° 3
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 Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating 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

24%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value72

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

LemonVerbenaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MintAppleLavenderPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Verbena. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

Casual 48%Work 37%Date 8%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,090

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#34,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

The first spray gives a sudden rush of cold energy. Tart green lime and acidic lemon dominate the air right away. Crushed lemon verbena follows closely, adding an herbal sharpness that cuts through muggy air. Within fifteen minutes, the sour edges soften. Crisp spearmint and clean lavender emerge to create an invigora…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Rochas or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Eau de Rochas lasts longest (Eau de Rochas 59/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Eau de Rochas projects furthest (Eau de Rochas 52/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Eau de Varens N° 3 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Verbena.

Is Eau de Rochas or Eau de Varens N° 3 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Varens N° 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. Eau de Varens N° 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Eau de Varens N° 3?

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 Varens N° 3 has top notes of Lemon, Verbena, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Apple, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.