Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Tonic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,605 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,272 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Tonic

Sergey Gubanov

2.205 votes

Rank #74,839 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Tonic
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas4/4

Tonic0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

TonicSergey Gubanov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 55%

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

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate30

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value0

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%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

mossy30%

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 = shared

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeLimeLemon

Heart

BasilMintRosemary

Base

OakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Basil and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,272

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#74,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Tonic by Sergey Gubanov is a bright, herbaceous chypre designed for those who appreciate sharp, clean profiles. It leads with a prominent citrus trio of mandarin, lime, and lemon, before grounding itself in earthy oakmoss and patchouli. This versatile, unisex creation functions as an invigorating choice for hot summer…

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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 Tonic?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Tonic is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tonic for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Tonic?

Eau de Rochas lasts longest (Eau de Rochas 59/100, Tonic 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Tonic?

Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas 52/100, Tonic 50/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Rochas and Tonic smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Basil and Mandarin Orange.

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

Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Tonic?

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. Tonic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Rosemary, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli.