Sakura vs Eau de Rochas Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.
SakuraChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Eau de Rochas HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sakura2/7
Eau de Rochas Homme5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Longevity
- Sakura
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Versatility
- Sakura
- 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
SakuraOrmonde JayneEau de Rochas HommeRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
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 hate29%Love
33%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
483 votes
50%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
1,379 votes
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySakura
SillageEau de Rochas Homme
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 bothfloral100%
citrus91%
woody83%
powdery74%
fresh65%
fruity56%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesLimePink PepperCorianderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Cherry BlossomOsmanthusCyclamenFreesiaVioletWater LilyRose
Base
CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla
Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer72
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSakuraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#681
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews242
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSakura by Ormonde Jayne opens with a biting flash of lime, mandarin orange, and crushed pink pepper before settling into a crisp heart of cherry blossom, cyclamen, and water lily. A base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla provides a quiet warmth beneath the green floral sparkle. It suits warm spring afternoons when you…
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, Sakura or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 483 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose Sakura for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sakura or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Sakura lasts longest (Sakura 63/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sakura or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Projection is very close: Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, Sakura 51/100 for sillage.
Do Sakura and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Sakura or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Sakura is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sakura and Eau de Rochas Homme?
Sakura has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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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