Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Eau Fraiche de Leonard

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,568 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #659 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Eau Fraiche de Leonard

Leonard

4.0181 votes

Rank #17,380 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eau Fraiche de Leonard
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme6/7

Eau Fraiche de Leonard1/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity: Eau de Rochas Homme
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rochas Homme
Value for money: Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility: Eau Fraiche de Leonard
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Eau de Rochas HommeRochas

Eau Fraiche de LeonardLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 26%

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,379 votes

37%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageEau de Rochas Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

woody60%

herbal50%

Scent match62%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

LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSicilian LemonLavenderOrangeMandarin OrangePlum

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderArtemisiaClovesJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossTahitian VetiverSingapore Patchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Eau Fraiche de Leonard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Category winnerEau Fraiche de LeonardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men5

Unisex76

Women19

Casual 48%Work 34%Date 10%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#659

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#17,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rochas Homme is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1993, centered on a crisp, cooling blend of lemon, lime, and herbaceous notes. It offers a bright, refreshing experience that feels like a crisp morning, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days, casual weekend outings, or office wear duri…

Reviews →

Eau Fraiche de Leonard kicks off with a sharp crackle of sour Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange peel. It wakes you up immediately. The first five minutes smell almost like sparkling lemon soda fizzing over crushed ice. Then the citrus sharpness calms down. A herbal wave of French lavender, aromatic cor…

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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 Homme or Eau Fraiche de Leonard?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Eau Fraiche de Leonard is rated 4.01/5 from 81 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eau Fraiche de Leonard for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Eau Fraiche de Leonard?

They last about the same: Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Eau Fraiche de Leonard 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Eau Fraiche de Leonard?

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

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Eau Fraiche de Leonard smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Eau Fraiche de Leonard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Rochas Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Fraiche de Leonard is the stronger pick. Eau Fraiche de Leonard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Eau Fraiche de Leonard?

Eau de Rochas Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk. Eau Fraiche de Leonard has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Artemisia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver and Singapore Patchouli.