Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Rouge Formidable

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

2 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,628 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 2 of 3 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady2/3

Rouge Formidable1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carthusia Lady
Sillage & projection: Rouge Formidable
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carthusia Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

Rouge FormidableKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine

Heart

CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar

Top

Black Currant

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

ClovesVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves and Iris. 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

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…

Reviews →

Rouge Formidable by Kesling is a 1998 release that centers on a jammy black currant opening softened by a powdery heart. This oriental floral scent brings together warm spices like cloves and creamy vanilla, creating an intimate experience for fall days. It is a classic composition for those who appreciate a blend of …

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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, Carthusia Lady or Rouge Formidable?

Carthusia Lady takes 2 of 3 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Rouge Formidable?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Rouge Formidable?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and Rouge Formidable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves and Iris.

Is Carthusia Lady or Rouge Formidable better for summer or winter?

Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Rouge Formidable?

Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. Rouge Formidable has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cloves, Vanilla and Sandalwood.