de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette vs Esprit du Roi Cologne

de Rochas Homme

Edt	Concentration	Cologne
U	Gender	U
1993	Year	2011
££	Price Tier	££

Esprit du Roi

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette

A sparkling citrus legend that's somehow both classic and ageless, Eau de Rochas Homme is a proper crowd-pleaser. Just be prepared to re-spray your way to sunshine; performance isn't its strong suit.

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Our Verdict - Esprit du Roi Cologne

A truly refined old-school aromatic with a contemporary twist that's divisive: some adore its classic charm, while others find it a touch dated. If you appreciate traditional colognes updated for modern sensibility, this could be your sophisticated signature, despite its fleeting nature.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	13%
Floral	19%	23%
Fruity	2%	6%
Green	16%	14%
Sweet	9%	15%
Warm	8%	9%
Woody	17%	13%
Earthy	12%	11%
Animalic	6%	7%
Fresh	25%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Esprit du Roi Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 17% vs 7%

Bergamot 14% vs 8%

Aldehydes 12% vs 12%

Mandarin 11% vs 7%

Only in de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette

Lime 17% Lemon Verbena 15% Basil 12%

Only in Esprit du Roi Cologne

Tomato Leaf 15% Mint 14% Citrus 12% Citron 8% Artemisia 8% Cardamom 7%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 11% vs 19%

Only in de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette

Coriander 12% Lily Of The Valley 11% Carnation 11% Freesia 11% Violet 11% Pine 11% Rose 10% Artemisia 10%

Only in Esprit du Roi Cologne

Geranium 26% Clove 20% Ylang-Ylang 18% Honeysuckle 17%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 23% vs 14%

Oakmoss 22% vs 14%

Cedar 20% vs 10%

Musk 17% vs 11%

Only in de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette

Amber 16%

Only in Esprit du Roi Cologne

Raspberry 14% Ambergris 13% Sandalwood 11% Patchouli 11%

Accords

de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette Esprit du Roi Cologne

100%

Citrus

72%

64%

Aromatic

100%

49%

Fresh Spicy

80%

46%

Green

69%

52%

Woody

62%

Warm Spicy

52%

Fresh

52%

Earthy

49%

Aldehydic

48%

Fruity

44%

Citrus shared

100%

72%

Aromatic shared

64%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

49%

80%

Green shared

46%

69%

Woody shared

52%

62%

Warm Spicy

52%

Fresh

52%

Earthy

49%

Aldehydic

48%

Fruity

44%

Performance

de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette Esprit du Roi Cologne

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh citrus and aromatic blend make it perfect for casual wear, holidays, or even the gym. While it's generally office-safe due to its moderate sillage, the weak longevity means it's not ideal for longer formal events.

Esprit du Roi Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and subtle sillage make it ideal for office wear, being noticeable but not overpowering. While versatile, its classic and refined character, leaning towards a 'barbershop' style, is less suited for casual or sport settings than for more composed environments.