Fragrance comparison

To Break vs Joop! Rococo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

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31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Joop! Rococo

Joop!

3.90209 votes

Rank #29,281 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joop! Rococo takes 5 of 7 categories.

To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joop! Rococo
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

To Break2/7

Joop! Rococo5/7

Ratings & consensus: Joop! Rococo
Community sentiment: Joop! Rococo
Longevity: Joop! Rococo
Sillage & projection: Joop! Rococo
Value for money: Joop! Rococo
Versatility: To Break
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: To Break

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

To BreakMark Buxton

Joop! RococoJoop!

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.90/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerJoop! RococoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

30%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerJoop! RococoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJoop! Rococo

SillageJoop! Rococo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value55

Category winnerJoop! RococoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

Top

SpicesPineappleLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerHeliotropeJasmineMagnoliaRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Magnolia, Spices and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for To Break, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Spring42

Summer27

Fall100

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTo BreakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,281

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTo BreakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

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Joop! Rococo starts with a sharp blast of pineapple and lemon, quickly settling into a warmer, spiced ginger heart. Sandalwood and vanilla anchor the base, giving it a creamy texture on the skin. It works best as an easygoing floral option for cool autumn afternoons or casual evening outings.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, To Break or Joop! Rococo?

Joop! Rococo takes 5 of 7 categories. To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes; Joop! Rococo is rated 3.90/5 from 209 votes. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joop! Rococo for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, To Break or Joop! Rococo?

Joop! Rococo lasts longest (Joop! Rococo 69/100, To Break 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To Break or Joop! Rococo?

Joop! Rococo projects furthest (Joop! Rococo 64/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do To Break and Joop! Rococo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Magnolia, Spices and Sandalwood.

Is To Break or Joop! Rococo better for summer or winter?

For summer, To Break is the stronger pick. For winter, Joop! Rococo is the stronger pick. To Break suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To Break and Joop! Rococo?

To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk. Joop! Rococo has top notes of Spices, Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.