Rafale vs Eau de Rochas Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
RafaleChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Rafale1/5
Eau de Rochas Homme4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Rafale
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- 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
RafaleMolinardEau de Rochas HommeRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
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 hate33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%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
Category winners
LongevityEau de Rochas Homme
SillageRafale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
herbal70%
lavender60%
white floral50%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Basil, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter22
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
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#37,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#682
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews242
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …
Reviews →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…
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, Rafale or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Rafale or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rafale or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rafale and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Basil, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Rafale or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?
Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rafale and Eau de Rochas Homme?
Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia. 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.
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