Fragrance comparison

Lofty vs Eau de Rochas Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,502 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lofty

MAIOS

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,675 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #681 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lofty
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lofty3/5

Eau de Rochas Homme2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lofty
Sillage & projection: Lofty
Value for money: Lofty
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoftyMAIOS

Eau de Rochas HommeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,379 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLofty

SillageLofty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLoftyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

violet74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,675

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#681

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …

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Eau de Rochas Homme is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1993, centered on a crisp, cooling blend of lemon, lime, and herbaceous notes. It offers a bright, refreshing experience that feels like a crisp morning, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days, casual weekend outings, or office wear duri…

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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, Lofty or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories. Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lofty or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Lofty lasts longest (Lofty 80/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lofty or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lofty and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lofty or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?

Lofty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lofty and Eau de Rochas Homme?

Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Eau de Rochas Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk.