Eau de Rochas vs Radical Blue Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Radical Blue Man takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Radical Blue ManChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas2/7
Radical Blue Man5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas
- Community sentiment
- Radical Blue Man
- Longevity
- Radical Blue Man
- Sillage & projection
- Radical Blue Man
- Value for money
- Radical Blue Man
- Versatility
- Radical Blue Man
- 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 RochasRochasRadical Blue ManArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 36%Had 15%Want 50%
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
28%Love
56%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerRadical Blue ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRadical Blue Man
SillageRadical Blue Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRadical Blue ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
ozonic100%
aquatic86%
woody72%
musky58%
powdery44%
citrus30%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
WatermelonVerbena
Heart
LavenderBasilGinger
Base
CashmeranTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBasil, Verbena and Patchouli. 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–
Spring65
Summer100
Fall41
Winter18
Day100
Night63
Category winnerRadical Blue ManMost 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#27,090
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Armaf Radical Blue Man is a clean, modern fresh fragrance that leads with a sharp, fruity watermelon and green verbena opening. As it warms on the skin, a spicy heart of ginger and aromatic basil takes over, cutting through the initial sweetness with a dry, herbaceous edge. The dry down settles into a woody base of ca…
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 Radical Blue Man?
Radical Blue Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Radical Blue Man is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Radical Blue Man for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Radical Blue Man?
Radical Blue Man lasts longest (Radical Blue Man 62/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Radical Blue Man?
Radical Blue Man projects furthest (Radical Blue Man 60/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas and Radical Blue Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Verbena and Patchouli.
Is Eau de Rochas or Radical Blue Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Radical Blue Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Radical Blue Man is the stronger pick. Radical Blue Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Radical Blue 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. Radical Blue Man has top notes of Watermelon and Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Basil and Ginger, a base of Cashmeran, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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