Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Espiègle

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,614 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,111 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Espiègle

Parfums de la Bastide

4.2914 votes

Rank #33,903 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espiègle takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Espiègle
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas1/5

Espiègle4/5

Ratings & consensus: Espiègle
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Espiègle
Sillage & projection: Espiègle
Value for money: Espiègle
Versatility: Not scored
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

EspiègleParfums de la Bastide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerEspiègleRating 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

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEspiègle

SillageEspiègle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEspiègleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

fruity53%

woody42%

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

Blood OrangeAlmond MilkBasilHay

Base5-7 hrs

MossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Espiègle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,111

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#33,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Espiègle by Parfums de la Bastide is a vibrant burst of Mediterranean sunshine in a bottle. You get sliced mandarin orange, sharp lemon zest, and juicy blood orange right out of the nozzle. It smells remarkably authentic. There is zero artificial floor-cleaner harshness here. Within ten minutes, the crisp citrus edges…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Rochas or Espiègle?

Espiègle takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Espiègle is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Espiègle for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Espiègle?

They last about the same: Espiègle 60/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Espiègle?

Projection is very close: Espiègle 53/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Rochas and Espiègle smell similar?

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

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

Espiègle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Espiègle?

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. Espiègle has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Anise, heart notes of Blood Orange, Almond Milk, Basil and Hay, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Musk.