Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Roccobarocco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,806 ratings analysed

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #586 White FloralTuberose

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #12,924 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roccobarocco takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Fracas3/7

Roccobarocco4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fracas
Community sentiment: Roccobarocco
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Roccobarocco
Value for money: Roccobarocco
Versatility: Roccobarocco
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRoccobaroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Bergamot. 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

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#586

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#12,924

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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, Fracas or Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Roccobarocco?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Roccobarocco 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Roccobarocco?

Projection is very close: Roccobarocco 75/100, Fracas 73/100 for sillage.

Do Fracas and Roccobarocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Bergamot.

Is Fracas or Roccobarocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. Roccobarocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Roccobarocco?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.