Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Laughter

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,627 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,272 CitrusAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Laughter

Space NK

3.8527 votes

Rank #23,668 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

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

Eau de Rochas3/6

Laughter3/6

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

LaughterSpace NK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

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

30%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLaughter

SillageLaughter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match61%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

LimeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress

Base5-7 hrs

GingerPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Coriander. Durations are only published for Laughter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall33

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerLaughterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,272

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#23,668

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Rochas or Laughter?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Laughter?

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

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Laughter?

Laughter projects furthest (Laughter 61/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Laughter smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Coriander.

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

For summer, Laughter is the stronger pick. For winter, Laughter is the stronger pick. Laughter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Laughter?

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. Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.