Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Rafale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,502 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #682 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Rafale

Molinard

4.0715 votes

Rank #37,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Rafale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme4/5

Rafale1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Rochas Homme
Sillage & projection: Rafale
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

RafaleMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%

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

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageRafale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

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%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

lavender60%

white floral50%

Scent match48%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

Notes

JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Basil and Mandarin Orange. 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–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#682

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#37,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Molinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …

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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 Rafale?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 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 Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Rafale?

Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Rafale?

Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Rafale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Mandarin Orange.

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

Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia.