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Isfarkand vs Eau de Rochas

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

Updated 2,025 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Isfarkand

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Eau de Rochas

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Isfarkand3/7
Eau de Rochas3/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment
Isfarkand
Longevity
Isfarkand
Sillage & projection
Isfarkand
Value for money
Eau de Rochas
Versatility
Tie
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
IsfarkandOrmonde Jayne
Eau de RochasRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
43%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

425 votes

35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winnerIsfarkandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityIsfarkand

SillageIsfarkand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value68
Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
soft spicy65%
sweet56%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Pink Pepper
Base
VetiverCedarOakmoss
Top
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. 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
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex50
Women14
Men4
Unisex56
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,201

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#2,272

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geza Schoen crafted Isfarkand in 2005 as a crisp woody chypre built around bright citrus and cedarwood. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into a vibrant pink pepper core. As the top notes settle, dry vetiver and oakmoss ground the composition alongside smooth…

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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, Isfarkand or Eau de Rochas?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Isfarkand is rated 3.92/5 from 425 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose Isfarkand for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Isfarkand or Eau de Rochas?

They last about the same: Isfarkand 60/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isfarkand or Eau de Rochas?

Isfarkand projects furthest (Isfarkand 56/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isfarkand and Eau de Rochas smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Isfarkand or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isfarkand is the stronger pick. For winter, Isfarkand is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isfarkand and Eau de Rochas?

Isfarkand has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. 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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