Fragrance comparison

Padparadscha vs Rococo for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 331 ratings analysed

Padparadscha

Satellite

3.93229 votes

Rank #12,025 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Rococo for Men

Joop!

4.16102 votes

Rank #30,959 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rococo for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Padparadscha
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rococo for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Padparadscha3/7

Rococo for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PadparadschaSatellite

Rococo for MenJoop!

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

4.16/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 36%Had 37%Want 27%

Category winnerRococo for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

33%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerRococo for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPadparadscha

SillageRococo for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRococo for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

amber30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPepper

Heart

Chili PepperJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

Top

Nigerian GingerPepperJuniper Berries

Heart

IvyFreesiaStyrax

Base

MahoganyAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPadparadschaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,959

PerfumerGilles Romey

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPadparadschaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Padparadscha by Satellite is a woody, peppery oriental spicy from 2003 that puts spice right up front. Juniper and pepper open crisp and aromatic, then a hot chili note warms into a lightly floral jasmine heart. The dry down settles into smooth sandalwood and cedar with amber and musk, reading cosy and softly powdery …

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Rococo for Men opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and Nigerian ginger, softened by juniper berries. The heart introduces an unusual green ivy and styrax woodiness before settling into a warm mahogany base. It suits collectors looking for a distinctive, early 2000s spicy-fresh profile that avoids modern sweet tre…

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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, Padparadscha or Rococo for Men?

Rococo for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Padparadscha is rated 3.93/5 from 229 votes; Rococo for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 102 votes. Choose Padparadscha for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rococo for Men for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Padparadscha or Rococo for Men?

Padparadscha lasts longest (Padparadscha 68/100, Rococo for Men 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Padparadscha or Rococo for Men?

Rococo for Men projects furthest (Rococo for Men 61/100, Padparadscha 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Padparadscha and Rococo for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pepper and Amber.

Is Padparadscha or Rococo for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Padparadscha and Rococo for Men?

Padparadscha has top notes of Juniper Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Chili Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Rococo for Men has top notes of Nigerian Ginger, Pepper and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Ivy, Freesia and Styrax, a base of Mahogany and Amber.