Fragrance comparison

Forum Lavanda vs Rochas Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,654 ratings analysed

Forum Lavanda

Tufi Duek

3.6146 votes

Rank #60,117 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rochas Man

Rochas

3.985,608 votes

Rank #767 CoffeeVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rochas Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Forum Lavanda
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rochas Man
Choose it for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Forum Lavanda2/7

Rochas Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Rochas Man
Community sentiment: Rochas Man
Longevity: Rochas Man
Sillage & projection: Rochas Man
Value for money: Forum Lavanda
Versatility: Forum Lavanda
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rochas Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Forum LavandaTufi Duek

Rochas ManRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 29%Had 49%Want 22%

3.98/ 5 · 5,608 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerRochas ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

41%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

4,659 votes

Category winnerRochas ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRochas Man

SillageRochas Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerForum LavandaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

coffee100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both lavender, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderRosemaryBlack Currant

Heart

Virginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmberHeliotropeVanille

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CappuccinoRaspberryJasmineVirginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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

Summer88

Fall25

Winter19

Day100

Night11

Spring54

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerForum LavandaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#767

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews414

Category winnerRochas ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forum Lavanda opens with clean lavender, sharp rosemary, and a quick pop of tart black currant. As the green herbal punch settles, quiet cedar wood and lily-of-the-valley soften the heart before dry heliotrope and vanilla warm the base. It feels light, airy, and straightforward for warm spring mornings when heavy flor…

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Rochas Man is a classic gourmand fragrance for men that centers on a warm, creamy coffee and vanilla blend. First launched in 1999, it offers a distinct, sweet aromatic experience with lavender, raspberry, and sandalwood. It is a popular choice for casual daily wear, particularly during cooler autumn or winter days wh…

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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, Forum Lavanda or Rochas Man?

Rochas Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Forum Lavanda is rated 3.61/5 from 46 votes; Rochas Man is rated 3.98/5 from 5,608 votes. Choose Forum Lavanda for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rochas Man for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Forum Lavanda or Rochas Man?

Rochas Man lasts longest (Rochas Man 66/100, Forum Lavanda 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forum Lavanda or Rochas Man?

Rochas Man projects furthest (Rochas Man 56/100, Forum Lavanda 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum Lavanda and Rochas Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Forum Lavanda or Rochas Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forum Lavanda is the stronger pick. For winter, Rochas Man is the stronger pick. Forum Lavanda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum Lavanda and Rochas Man?

Forum Lavanda has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Black Currant, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Heliotrope and Vanille. Rochas Man has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cappuccino, Raspberry, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanille, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.