Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Kipling

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,537 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #681 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kipling takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme2/7

Kipling5/7

Ratings & consensus: Kipling
Community sentiment: Kipling
Longevity: Kipling
Sillage & projection: Kipling
Value for money: Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility: Kipling
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

KiplingWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerKiplingRating 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

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKipling

SillageKipling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Basil and Jasmine. 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–

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#681

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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 Kipling?

Kipling takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Kipling?

Kipling lasts longest (Kipling 73/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Kipling?

Kipling projects furthest (Kipling 63/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Kipling smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Jasmine.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Kipling better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kipling is the stronger pick. For winter, Kipling is the stronger pick. Kipling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Kipling?

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. Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.