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Rabanne XS vs Hermès Rocabar
Rocabar for the community favourite, XS for the value.
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Notes
Top
BergamotMintRosemaryLemonTarragonMandarin Orange
Heart
JuniperBrazilian RosewoodSageBourbon GeraniumCoriander
Base
SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarVanillaPatchouliAmbergris
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
74%
Fresh spicy
73%
Citrus
58%
Herbal
45%
Green
45%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
XS by Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. XS was launched in 1994. XS was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Juniper, Brazilian Rosewood, Sage, Bourbon Geranium and Coriander; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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Notes
Top
Cedar EssenceJuniperCorianderLemonBergamot
Heart
Italian CypressCedarCardamomCarnationViolet
Base
Canada BalsamBenzoinVanillaOakmossPatchouli
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
97%
Fresh spicy
67%
Warm spicy
63%
Amber
48%
Vanilla
48%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Rocabar by Hermès is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Rocabar was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Gilles Romey. Top notes are Cedar Essence, Juniper, Coriander, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Italian Cypress, Cedar, Cardamom, Carnation and Violet; base notes are Canada Balsam, Benzoin, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Rocabar: the name a contraction of “rug” and “à barres” (striped in French), this masculine perfume is inspired by the traditional saffron colored, red and blue striped horse blankets manufactured in Hermès’ saddlery workshops. Signed by Gilles Romey in 1998, the perfume reveals its strongest facets in woody, balm and resin top notes, ending on a spicy signature note of cypress.
Notes in Common
32% sharedShared (8)
BergamotLemonJuniperCorianderOakmossCedarVanillaPatchouli
Only in XS
MintRosemaryTarragonMandarin OrangeBrazilian RosewoodSageBourbon GeraniumSandalwoodMuskAmbergris
Only in Rocabar
Cedar EssenceItalian CypressCardamomCarnationVioletCanada BalsamBenzoin
Rating
4.06vs4.23
Ratings
2,317vs1,219
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1994vs1998
Which should I buy?
Rocabar for the community favourite, XS for the value.
- Rocabar is rated higher by the community: 4.23 from 1,219 ratings, against 4.06 from 2,317.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- XS is voted best for spring; Rocabar for fall.
- Hermès is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rabanne is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Rocabar if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy XS if value for money matters most.