Eau de Rochas vs Eau Sauvage
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
80%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Eau SauvageChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Eau de Rochas3/7
Eau Sauvage4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Sauvage
- Community sentiment
- Eau Sauvage
- Longevity
- Eau de Rochas
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Rochas
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas
- Versatility
- Eau Sauvage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sauvage
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de RochasRochasEau SauvageDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerEau SauvageRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
1,492 votes
49%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
6,125 votes
Category winnerEau SauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Rochas
SillageEau de Rochas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de RochasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
aromatic100%
citrus90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
earthy60%
green50%
Scent match80%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes
Heart
JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Bergamot and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau SauvageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,272
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews185
Overall rank#1,448
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Launched1966
Reviews208
Category winnerEau SauvageHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau 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 →Dior Eau Sauvage opens with a bright splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. This French staple balances sharp citrus with an aromatic heart of basil, lavender, and gentle jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. It smells like clean luxury bar soap, crisp morning air, a…
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, Eau de Rochas or Eau Sauvage?
Eau Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Eau Sauvage?
Eau de Rochas lasts longest (Eau de Rochas 59/100, Eau Sauvage 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Eau Sauvage?
Eau de Rochas projects furthest (Eau de Rochas 52/100, Eau Sauvage 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas and Eau Sauvage smell similar?
Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Coriander.
Is Eau de Rochas or Eau Sauvage better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sauvage is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Eau Sauvage?
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 Sauvage has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.
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