Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,530 ratings analysed

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #661 CitrusAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui

Parfums du Château de Versailles

4.0543 votes

Rank #18,326 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme3/7

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Sillage & projection: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Value for money: Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
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

Promenade a Versailles Pour LuiParfums du Château de Versailles

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

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

26%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPromenade a Versailles Pour Lui

SillagePromenade a Versailles Pour Lui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

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%

marine77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%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

Top15-30 mins

LimeMandarin OrangeJasmineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCyclamenHyacinthCorianderVioletNutmeg

Base5-8 hrs

CedarMuskOakmossAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter6

Day100

Night35

Category winnerPromenade a Versailles Pour LuiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#661

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#18,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui delivers a brisk coastal breeze wrapped in sunlit citrus orchards. The lime hits immediately. Tart mandarin orange and sweet orange cut through the air with a crisp, refreshing splash that wakes up your senses right away. Within minutes, salty sea notes and dewy cyclamen step forward, s…

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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 Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui is rated 4.05/5 from 43 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

They last about the same: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui 59/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui projects furthest (Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui 70/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Jasmine.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui better for summer or winter?

For summer, Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas Homme is the stronger pick. Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

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. Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cyclamen, Hyacinth and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.