Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,506 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #673 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

Claus Porto

4.3719 votes

Rank #45,902 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme4/5

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Rochas Homme
Sillage & projection: Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Value for money: Eau de Rochas Homme
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 HommeRochas

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

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

47%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageMusgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · 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

Notes

Lemon VerbenaWoody NotesLimeCorianderIncenseSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon Verbena and Coriander. Durations are only published for Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#673

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#45,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus by Claus Porto offers an invigorating splash tailored for morning grooming and warm afternoons. Built around zesty lime and sharp lemon verbena, the scent immediately delivers a clean, green citrus punch that feels crisp and revitalising. A dusting of coriander and dry spi…

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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 Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus projects furthest (Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 65/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon Verbena and Coriander.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus better for summer or winter?

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

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. Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus features Lemon Verbena, Woody Notes, Lime, Coriander and Incense.