Fragrance comparison

Histoire D'Amour 2 vs Rochas Man

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 5,708 ratings analysed

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rochas Man

Rochas

3.985,608 votes

Rank #760 CoffeeVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rochas Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rochas Man
Choose it for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Histoire D'Amour 23/7

Rochas Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rochas Man
Community sentiment: Rochas Man
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Histoire D'Amour 2
Versatility: Rochas Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rochas Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Rochas ManRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

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

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value74

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

coffee100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both lavender and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CappuccinoRaspberryJasmineVirginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Spring54

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRochas ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#760

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews414

Category winnerRochas ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

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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, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Rochas Man?

Rochas Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes; Rochas Man is rated 3.98/5 from 5,608 votes. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rochas Man for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Rochas Man?

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Rochas Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Rochas Man?

Histoire D'Amour 2 projects furthest (Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Rochas Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Histoire D'Amour 2 and Rochas Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.

Is Histoire D'Amour 2 or Rochas Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Histoire D'Amour 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Rochas Man is the stronger pick. Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire D'Amour 2 and Rochas Man?

Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. 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.