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SO ± Satin vs Eau de Rochas Homme

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

Updated 1,507 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • SO ± Satin

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Eau de Rochas Homme

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

SO ± Satin2/5
Eau de Rochas Homme3/5
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas Homme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
SO ± Satin
Sillage & projection
SO ± Satin
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
SO ± SatinUERMI
Eau de Rochas HommeRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%
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
25%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

20 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
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageSO ± Satin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value75
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
herbal58%
fresh44%
white floral30%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%
Men79
Unisex20
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#659

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, SO ± Satin or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Eau de Rochas Homme?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SO ± Satin or Eau de Rochas Homme?

SO ± Satin projects furthest (SO ± Satin 55/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SO ± Satin and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Musk.

Is SO ± Satin or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SO ± Satin and Eau de Rochas Homme?

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. 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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