Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs SO ± Satin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,507 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #659 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

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.
SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme3/5

SO ± Satin2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SO ± Satin
Sillage & projection: SO ± Satin
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

SO ± SatinUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

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

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageSO ± Satin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Wild Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#659

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

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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 SO ± Satin?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 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 SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or SO ± Satin?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or SO ± Satin?

SO ± Satin projects furthest (SO ± Satin 55/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and SO ± Satin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Wild Rose and Vetiver.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or SO ± Satin better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and SO ± Satin?

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. SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper.