Fragrance comparison

Jasmin D'Egypte vs Rouge Formidable

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

2 wins

Jasmin D'Egypte

Mahogany

4.12146 votes

Rank #22,838 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%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?

Jasmin D'Egypte takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jasmin D'Egypte
Choose it for a white floral and woody 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.

Jasmin D'Egypte2/3

Rouge Formidable1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jasmin D'EgypteMahogany

Rouge FormidableKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%

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

42%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

146 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityJasmin D'Egypte

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

powdery77%

tuberose65%

floral53%

yellow floral42%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TuberoseGreen NotesBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Egyptian JasmineGardeniaYlang-YlangIrisLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseOsmanthus

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberCedarOakmoss

Top

Black Currant

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

ClovesVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJasmin D'EgypteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jasmin D'Egypte is a crisp white floral fragrance grounded by a classic woody musk foundation. It balances a bright, sharp green opening with a creamy gardenia and Egyptian jasmine heart, ending on warm sandalwood and clean musk.

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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, Jasmin D'Egypte or Rouge Formidable?

Jasmin D'Egypte takes 2 of 3 categories. Jasmin D'Egypte is rated 4.12/5 from 146 votes; Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Jasmin D'Egypte for a white floral and woody 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, Jasmin D'Egypte or Rouge Formidable?

Jasmin D'Egypte lasts longest (Jasmin D'Egypte 60/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmin D'Egypte or Rouge Formidable?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Jasmin D'Egypte 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmin D'Egypte and Rouge Formidable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Jasmin D'Egypte or Rouge Formidable better for summer or winter?

Jasmin D'Egypte suits daytime wear; Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmin D'Egypte and Rouge Formidable?

Jasmin D'Egypte has top notes of Tuberose, Green Notes, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Cedar. 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.