Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas Homme vs The Lover Tells Of The Rose

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,539 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #659 CitrusAromatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

The Lover Tells Of The Rose

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6652 votes

Rank #14,816 GreenRose

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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.
The Lover Tells Of The Rose
Choose it for a green and rose character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas Homme5/7

The Lover Tells Of The Rose2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity: The Lover Tells Of The Rose
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rochas Homme
Value for money: Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility: The Lover Tells Of The Rose
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

The Lover Tells Of The RoseAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

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

21%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe Lover Tells Of The Rose

SillageEau de Rochas Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

green100%

rose86%

patchouli72%

citrus58%

floral44%

woody30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus, green 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

Notes

Wild RoseGreen NotesWhite TeaPatchouliLemon Verbena

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena and Wild Rose. 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

Summer86

Fall5

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Category winnerThe Lover Tells Of The RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#659

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Overall rank#14,816

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews21

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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The Lover Tells Of The Rose by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The Lover Tells Of The Rose was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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 The Lover Tells Of The Rose?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes; The Lover Tells Of The Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 52 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 The Lover Tells Of The Rose for a green and rose character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas Homme or The Lover Tells Of The Rose?

The Lover Tells Of The Rose lasts longest (The Lover Tells Of The Rose 67/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas Homme or The Lover Tells Of The Rose?

Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, The Lover Tells Of The Rose 51/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Rochas Homme and The Lover Tells Of The Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena and Wild Rose.

Is Eau de Rochas Homme or The Lover Tells Of The Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Lover Tells Of The Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas Homme is the stronger pick. The Lover Tells Of The Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas Homme and The Lover Tells Of The Rose?

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. The Lover Tells Of The Rose features Wild Rose, Green Notes, White Tea, Patchouli and Lemon Verbena.