His Obsession vs Eau de Rochas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
His Obsession3/4
Eau de Rochas1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- His Obsession
- Value for money
- His Obsession
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Rochas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua BrandEau de RochasRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
1,492 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Obsession
SillageHis Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Carnation. Durations are only published for His Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#2,233
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews185
Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
Reviews →Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…
Reviews →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, His Obsession or Eau de Rochas?
His Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Eau de Rochas?
His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or Eau de Rochas?
His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Obsession and Eau de Rochas smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Carnation.
Is His Obsession or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and Eau de Rochas?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.
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