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Eau de Rochas Homme vs Sakura

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

Updated 1,970 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Sakura

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Eau de Rochas Homme5/7
Sakura2/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment
Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity
Sakura
Sillage & projection
Eau de Rochas Homme
Value for money
Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility
Sakura
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
SakuraOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 73%Had 27%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

29%Love
33%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

483 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevitySakura

SillageEau de Rochas Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value34
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
floral100%
citrus91%
woody83%
powdery74%
fresh65%
fruity56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus 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
Top
Green NotesLimePink PepperCorianderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Cherry BlossomOsmanthusCyclamenFreesiaVioletWater LilyRose
Base
CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. 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–
Spring100
Summer72
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men79
Unisex20
Women1
Men3
Unisex23
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#681

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#10,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

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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Sakura by Ormonde Jayne opens with a biting flash of lime, mandarin orange, and crushed pink pepper before settling into a crisp heart of cherry blossom, cyclamen, and water lily. A base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla provides a quiet warmth beneath the green floral sparkle. It suits warm spring afternoons when you…

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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 Sakura?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 483 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sakura for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or Sakura?

Sakura lasts longest (Sakura 63/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or Sakura?

Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, Sakura 51/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and Sakura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

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

For summer, Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Sakura is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Sakura has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

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