Fragrance comparison

Iris dell'Aurora vs Rouge Formidable

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Iris dell'Aurora

Bottega Verde

4.001 votes

Rank #57,511 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%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?

Iris dell'Aurora takes 2 of 2 categories.

Iris dell'Aurora
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris dell'Aurora2/2

Rouge Formidable0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Iris dell'Aurora
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris dell'Aurora

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris dell'AuroraBottega Verde

Rouge FormidableKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageIris dell'Aurora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery90%

woody80%

violet70%

earthy60%

floral50%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeWater Fruit

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineFreesia

Base

CedarSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

Black Currant

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

ClovesVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris dell'AuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bottega Verde Iris dell'Aurora opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, tart black currant, and sheer watery fruit notes before shifting into a cool floral heart. The composition centers on a prominent powdery iris note, flanked by green lily-of-the-valley and sweet freesia petals that keep the blend fresh rather …

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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, Iris dell'Aurora or Rouge Formidable?

Iris dell'Aurora takes 2 of 2 categories. Iris dell'Aurora is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Iris dell'Aurora for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Iris dell'Aurora or Rouge Formidable?

Iris dell'Aurora projects furthest (Iris dell'Aurora 88/100, Rouge Formidable 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris dell'Aurora and Rouge Formidable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Iris dell'Aurora or Rouge Formidable better for summer or winter?

Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris dell'Aurora and Rouge Formidable?

Iris dell'Aurora has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Water Fruit, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and White Musk. 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.