Eau de Rochas vs In Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
In BlueChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Eau de Rochas3/7
In Blue3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Rochas
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- In Blue
- Value for money
- In Blue
- Versatility
- In Blue
- 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 RochasRochasIn BlueArmand BasiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.34/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%
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
14%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
364 votes
Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageIn Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
aromatic65%
floral53%
fruity42%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
GrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
PepperBlack CurrantLotusNeroli
Base
Woodsy NotesOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange 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
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIn BlueMost 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#17,042
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerEau de RochasHigher 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 →In Blue opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin, then turns peppery, slightly aquatic and gently fruity through the lotus and black currant. The dry-down is woody, mossy and warm, with patchouli giving it a familiar early-2000s masculine feel. It suits someone who wants an easy fresh-spicy daily scent more…
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 In Blue?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or In Blue?
They last about the same: Eau de Rochas 59/100, In Blue 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or In Blue?
In Blue projects furthest (In Blue 55/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas and In Blue smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.
Is Eau de Rochas or In Blue better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. For winter, In Blue is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and In Blue?
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. In Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Currant, Lotus and Neroli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
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