Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale vs Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

Fougere Royale

Houbigant

4.28107 votes

Rank #25,421 AromaticVanilla

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39%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
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Fougere Royale2/7

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree5/7

Ratings & consensus: Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree
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: Fougere Royale
Versatility: Fougere Royale
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 RoyaleHoubigant

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette ConcentreeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

4.33/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ 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 value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerFougere RoyaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

sweet69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotClary Sage

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumHeliotropeCarnationOrchidRose

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossCoumarinTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top

ChamomileClary SageLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationVetiverGalbanumGeraniumCardamomCedar

Base

OakmossTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for Fougere Royale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer41

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFougere RoyaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex19

Women14

Work 43%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 8%

Men92

Unisex3

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,421

PerfumerPaul Parquet

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

Fougere Royale by Houbigant is the historical blueprint for masculine barbershop perfumery. The first spray punches through with bright bergamot and dry French lavender. It bites slightly. Within fifteen minutes, the herbal sting relaxes into geranium and warm clary sage. Sweet coumarin, tonka bean, and earthy oakmoss…

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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 or Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree?

Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree takes 5 of 7 categories. Fougere Royale is rated 4.28/5 from 107 votes; Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree is rated 4.33/5 from 189 votes. Choose Fougere Royale for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur Rochas Eau de Toilette Concentree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale 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 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale 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 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Geranium.

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

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

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

Fougere Royale has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Geranium, Heliotrope, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Coumarin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.