Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Rouge

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #43,563 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Rouge

Nutrimetics

5.001 votes

Rank #48,736 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rouge
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity.

Ciao1/2

Rouge1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

RougeNutrimetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

green92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

BergamotGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeTropical Fruits

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyPalisander RosewoodCassis

Base

Precious WoodsCedarMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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Nutrimetics Rouge is a warm, woody floral fragrance built on an unexpected contrast of juicy fruit and crisp greenery over a creamy, polished wood base. It opens with a bright burst of sparkling bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed green leaves, quickly softened by hints of ripe tropical fruits. As the scent s…

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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, Ciao or Rouge?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rouge for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Rouge?

Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 100/100, Ciao 93/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ciao or Rouge better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciao and Rouge?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber. Rouge has top notes of Bergamot, Green Leaves, Mandarin Orange and Tropical Fruits, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Precious Woods, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.