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Babe Vibes vs Black Rouge

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babe Vibes takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Babe Vibes

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Black Rouge

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Babe Vibes4/5
Black Rouge1/5
Ratings & consensus
Black Rouge
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Babe Vibes
Sillage & projection
Babe Vibes
Value for money
Babe Vibes
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Babe Vibes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Babe VibesMissguided
Black RougeAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.43/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%
3.76/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerBlack RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

34%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityBabe Vibes

SillageBabe Vibes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value77
Category winnerBabe VibesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
patchouli69%
almond61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PistachioPearBergamot
Heart
Almond MilkRoseOrange BlossomMagnolia
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAmberTonkaMuskPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangePearPistachio
Heart
AlmondOrange BlossomMagnolia
Base
Tonka BeanPatchouliAlmond MilkCashmeran
InformationalShared notesPistachio, Pear, Almond Milk and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring68
Summer23
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men4
Unisex21
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBabe VibesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babe Vibes is a soft, sweet woody floral with a creamy pistachio and almond milk feel up top, then a powdery vanilla-amber drydown that stays smooth rather than sharp. Pear and bergamot give it a lighter opening, while sandalwood, tonka and musk keep it warm, cozy and feminine. It usually reads as an easy, affordable …

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Black Rouge by Aurora Scents delivers a sweet and nutty opening, blending mandarin orange with a distinct pistachio note. The heart leans into almond and orange blossom for a feminine touch, while the dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of tonka bean, almond milk, and cashmeran. It works well for autumn days when…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Babe Vibes or Black Rouge?

Babe Vibes takes 4 of 5 categories. Babe Vibes is rated 3.43/5 from 33 votes; Black Rouge is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes. Choose Babe Vibes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Rouge for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Babe Vibes or Black Rouge?

Babe Vibes lasts longest (Babe Vibes 83/100, Black Rouge 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Babe Vibes or Black Rouge?

Babe Vibes projects furthest (Babe Vibes 78/100, Black Rouge 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Babe Vibes and Black Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pistachio, Pear, Almond Milk and Orange Blossom.

Is Babe Vibes or Black Rouge better for summer or winter?

Babe Vibes suits daytime wear; Black Rouge suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babe Vibes and Black Rouge?

Babe Vibes has top notes of Pistachio, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond Milk, Rose, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka. Black Rouge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Pistachio, heart notes of Almond, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Almond Milk and Cashmeran.

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