de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette bottle de Rochas Homme
Edt Concentration Cologne
U Gender U
1993 Year 1880
££ Price Tier ££
Freshman Cologne bottle Freshman

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Rochas Homme
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 - Freshman
Don't let the 1880 launch date fool you. Freshman is a remarkably modern, fresh, and slightly old-school barbershop scent. It gets compared to Cool Water a lot, but this one's got more natural citrus and spice, making it a surprisingly versatile and easy-to-wear everyday option.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 18%
Floral 19% 22%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 16% 21%
Sweet 9% 10%
Warm 8% 8%
Woody 17% 13%
Earthy 12% 5%
Animalic 6% 11%
Fresh 25% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Rochas Homme EdT
Freshman Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 17% vs 28%
Bergamot 14% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 33%
Amber 16% vs 31%
Only in Freshman
Woody 35%

Accords

de Rochas Homme Freshman
100%
Citrus
97%
64%
Aromatic
100%
49%
Fresh Spicy
80%
52%
Woody
62%
Fresh
49%
46%
Green
Citrus shared
100%
97%
Aromatic shared
64%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
80%
Woody shared
52%
62%
49%
46%

Performance

de Rochas Homme Freshman
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Rochas Homme

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.

Freshman

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office. It's too light and not distinctive enough for formal events or a standout date, though it's perfectly suitable for relaxed daytime activities, including sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Freshman
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