Eau de Rochas Homme vs Empire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau de Rochas HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
EmpireChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas Homme4/7
Empire3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Longevity
- Empire
- Sillage & projection
- Empire
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Versatility
- Empire
- 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 HommeRochasEmpireHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
1,379 votes
30%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
221 votes
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpire
SillageEmpire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
TarragonBasilBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Green NotesJasmineFreesia
Base5-7 hrs
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Empire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day100
Night91
Category winnerEmpireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#681
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews242
Overall rank#10,381
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau 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 →Empire by Hinode is an aromatic green cologne built on the crisp contrast between zesty Mediterranean citrus and garden-fresh herbs. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of tart bergamot, peppery basil, and bittersweet tarragon, creating an aroma reminiscent of crushed culinary greens under the morning sun. A…
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 Homme or Empire?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Empire?
Empire lasts longest (Empire 68/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Empire?
Empire projects furthest (Empire 62/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Empire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Empire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Rochas Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire is the stronger pick. Empire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Empire?
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. Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber.
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