Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Hot! Fragrances Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,616 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,090 CitrusAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

Hot! Fragrances Black

Ulric de Varens · 2008

3.9416 votes

Rank #45,213 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Hot! Fragrances Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas5/5

Hot! Fragrances Black0/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Rochas
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rochas
Value for money: Eau de Rochas
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

Hot! Fragrances BlackUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

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

25%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

leather30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

LemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Teak WoodVetiver

Base3-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,090

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#45,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews1

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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Hot! Fragrances Black by Ulric de Varens delivers a crisp citrus punch that quickly settles into dry wood and subtle warmth. Spray it on. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange hit your nose with instant brightness. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into …

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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 Hot! Fragrances Black?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Hot! Fragrances Black is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Hot! Fragrances Black for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Hot! Fragrances Black?

Eau de Rochas lasts longest (Eau de Rochas 59/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Hot! Fragrances Black?

Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas 52/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 50/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Rochas and Hot! Fragrances Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Eau de Rochas or Hot! Fragrances Black better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Hot! Fragrances Black?

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. Hot! Fragrances Black has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Teak Wood and Vetiver, a base of Leather and Amber.