Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Verveine d'Été

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,721 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,240 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Verveine d'Été

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.80121 votes

Rank #15,436 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Verveine d'Été
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas6/7

Verveine d'Été1/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas
Longevity: Eau de Rochas
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rochas
Value for money: Eau de Rochas
Versatility: Verveine d'Été
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

Verveine d'ÉtéLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

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

26%Love

41%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value48

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%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match58%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

Top20 to 30 minutes

VerbenaLemonPetitgrain

Heart1 to 2 hours

BasilLavender

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Verbena and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Verveine d'Été, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall8

Winter6

Day100

Night8

Category winnerVerveine d'ÉtéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men2

Unisex73

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,240

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#15,436

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Verveine d'Été by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional aromatic citrus fragrance centered on bright French herbs. Created in 1978 by Yuri Gutsatz, the scent opens with a sharp burst of crushed verbena leaves, tart lemon, and slightly woody petitgrain. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of green basil and dry lavende…

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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 Verveine d'Été?

Eau de Rochas takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Verveine d'Été is rated 3.80/5 from 121 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Verveine d'Été for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Verveine d'Été?

Eau de Rochas lasts longest (Eau de Rochas 59/100, Verveine d'Été 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Verveine d'Été?

Eau de Rochas projects furthest (Eau de Rochas 52/100, Verveine d'Été 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Verveine d'Été smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Verbena and Oakmoss.

Is Eau de Rochas or Verveine d'Été better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verveine d'Été is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. Verveine d'Été suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Verveine d'Été?

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. Verveine d'Été has top notes of Verbena, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Oakmoss.