Eau de Rochas Homme vs Lofty
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau de Rochas HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
LoftyChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas Homme2/5
Lofty3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lofty
- Sillage & projection
- Lofty
- Value for money
- Lofty
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 HommeRochasLoftyMAIOSWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%
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
67%Love
7%Like
20%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLofty
SillageLofty
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLoftyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
citrus100%
white floral91%
floral83%
violet74%
fresh65%
powdery56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Top
VioletBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation
Base
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#45,675
PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …
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 Lofty?
Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Lofty?
Lofty lasts longest (Lofty 80/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Lofty?
Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Lofty smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.
Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Lofty better for summer or winter?
Lofty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Lofty?
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. Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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