Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs Rise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,410 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #682 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Rise

Beyoncé

3.39923 votes

Rank #6,770 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 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.
Rise
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Eau de Rochas Homme5/7

Rise1/7

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

RiseBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.39/ 5 · 923 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

17%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

862 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageTie

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%

woody100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

ApricotBergamotBasil

Heart

OrchidJasmine SambacFreesia

Base

CashmirwoodMuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Freesia and Vetiver. 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–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#682

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#6,770

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews187

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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Rise by Beyoncé opens with a vibrant burst of apricot and bergamot, leading into a creamy, floral heart of orchid and jasmine sambac. This fragrance settles into a soft, woody base of cashmirwood and musk. It offers a warm, musky floral profile that feels modern and approachable, making it a reliable choice for casual…

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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 Rise?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Rise is rated 3.39/5 from 923 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rise for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Rise?

Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Rise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Rise?

Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, Rise 52/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Rise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Freesia and Vetiver.

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

For summer, Eau de Rochas Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Rise is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Rise has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine Sambac and Freesia, a base of Cashmirwood, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver.