Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,640 ratings analysed

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

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48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree

Rochas

4.33189 votes

Rank #3,035 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fougere Royale (2010)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fougere Royale (2010)2/7

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree5/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougere Royale (2010)
Community sentiment: Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
Longevity: Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
Sillage & projection: Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
Value for money: Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
Versatility: Fougere Royale (2010)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere Royale (2010)Houbigant

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette ConcentreeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,451 votes

53%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerMonsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette ConcentreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree

SillageMonsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMonsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette ConcentreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

LavenderGreen NotesChamomileBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCarnationCinnamonRoseLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossClary SagePatchouliTonka BeanAmber

Top

ChamomileClary SageLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationVetiverGalbanumGeraniumCardamomCedar

Base

OakmossTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Chamomile, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Fougere Royale (2010), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Work 41%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex3

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,035

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMonsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette ConcentreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Fougere Royale (2010) brings the ancestor of all barbershop scents into the modern era with remarkable clarity. It starts fast. A sharp splash of bergamot, herbal chamomile, and brisk French lavender shocks the skin with cold green energy. Give it two minutes for the solvent lift to clear out. Soon, a warm h…

Reviews →

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree is a classic chypre from 1969, defined by a bitter, aromatic opening of chamomile and clary sage. It settles into a rich, mossy base that feels distinctly old-school. Perfect for formal business settings in cooler weather, it offers a mature, composed presence for men who app…

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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, Fougere Royale (2010) or Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree?

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree takes 5 of 7 categories. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree is rated 4.33/5 from 189 votes. Choose Fougere Royale (2010) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree?

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree lasts longest (Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree 74/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree?

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree projects furthest (Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree 68/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Chamomile, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Fougere Royale (2010) or Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougere Royale (2010) is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree is the stronger pick. Fougere Royale (2010) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere Royale (2010) and Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree?

Fougere Royale (2010) has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Chamomile and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of oak moss, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree has top notes of Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Vetiver, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Musk.