Eau de Rochas vs Fracas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
FracasChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Eau de Rochas2/7
Fracas4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Fracas
- Sillage & projection
- Fracas
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas
- Versatility
- Fracas
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fracas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de RochasRochasFracasRobert PiguetWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de RochasRating 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
45%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
4,320 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFracas
SillageFracas
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%
white floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Narcissus. 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
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFracasMost 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#586
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched—
Reviews313
Category winnerFracasHigher 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 →Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…
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 Fracas?
Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Fracas?
Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Fracas?
Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas and Fracas smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Narcissus.
Is Eau de Rochas or Fracas better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Fracas?
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. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.
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