Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs MJ Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,609 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,089 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

MJ Man

Marc Joseph

4.569 votes

Rank #33,490 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MJ Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MJ Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas1/4

MJ Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MJ Man
Sillage & projection: MJ Man
Value for money: MJ Man
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

MJ ManMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMJ Man

SillageMJ Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value93

Category winnerMJ ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

mossy58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match63%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

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Precious WoodsGalbanumElemi resinGranny Smith apple

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWhite MuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for MJ Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer71

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,089

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#33,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Marc Joseph MJ Man is a crisp woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of bright citrus, aromatic greenery, and grounding forest woods. The fragrance bursts to life with an energetic opening of tart pink grapefruit, Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper berries. As the initial citrus effervescence se…

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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 MJ Man?

MJ Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; MJ Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose MJ Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or MJ Man?

MJ Man lasts longest (MJ Man 72/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or MJ Man?

MJ Man projects furthest (MJ Man 57/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and MJ Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eau de Rochas or MJ Man better for summer or winter?

MJ Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and MJ Man?

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. MJ Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Precious Woods, Galbanum, Elemi resin and Granny Smith apple, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Patchouli and Amber.