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Eau de Rochas Homme vs Isfarkand Elixir

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

Updated 1,614 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Eau de Rochas Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Isfarkand Elixir

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Eau de Rochas Homme4/7
Isfarkand Elixir3/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment
Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity
Isfarkand Elixir
Sillage & projection
Isfarkand Elixir
Value for money
Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility
Isfarkand Elixir
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
Isfarkand ElixirOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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

42%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

86 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityIsfarkand Elixir

SillageIsfarkand Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value36
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%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
musky53%
amber42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Iso E Super
Base
VetiverCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. 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
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer86
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men79
Unisex20
Women1
Men48
Unisex45
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#681

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#10,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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…

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Isfarkand Elixir is a bright citrus wood fragrance with a clean, modern backbone. It opens with lime, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into Iso E Super, cedar, vetiver and a light earthy moss effect. It suits spring and summer especially well, and reads fully unisex, though some wearers may find the woody dry-down…

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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 Homme or Isfarkand Elixir?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Isfarkand Elixir is rated 3.85/5 from 127 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 Isfarkand Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Isfarkand Elixir?

Isfarkand Elixir lasts longest (Isfarkand Elixir 71/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Isfarkand Elixir?

Isfarkand Elixir projects furthest (Isfarkand Elixir 58/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Isfarkand Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Isfarkand Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isfarkand Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Isfarkand Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Isfarkand Elixir?

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. Isfarkand Elixir has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iso E Super, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Moss.

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