Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Puma Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,518 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #660 CitrusAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Puma Man

Puma

4.0331 votes

Rank #18,578 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Puma Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme6/7

Puma Man1/7

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

Puma ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 47%Want 27%

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

32%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageEau de Rochas Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

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%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match61%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

LimeJuniperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSpicesFreesiaCorianderPimento

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Coriander and Freesia. Durations are only published for Puma Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall29

Winter12

Day100

Night31

Category winnerPuma ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 44%Work 32%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#660

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#18,578

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Puma Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and crisp piney juniper that immediately wakes up your senses. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to settle. Soon after, a dry herbal heart of English lavender, cracked coriander, and warm pimento pepper moves forward, adding surprisin…

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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 Puma Man?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Puma Man is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Puma Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Puma Man?

Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Puma Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Puma Man?

Eau de Rochas Homme projects furthest (Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, Puma Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Puma Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Coriander and Freesia.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or Puma Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and Puma Man?

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. Puma Man has top notes of Lime, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Spices, Freesia and Coriander, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Musk.