Fragrance comparison

Jours Heureux vs Rouge Formidable

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

2 wins

Jours Heureux

Bienaimé

4.11147 votes

Rank #6,825 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jours Heureux takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jours Heureux
Choose it for a floral and powdery 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.

Jours Heureux2/3

Rouge Formidable1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jours HeureuxBienaimé

Rouge FormidableKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

100%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityJours Heureux

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

rose69%

warm spicy46%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliPeachBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangClovesIrisLilac

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberAmbergrisOakmossCedarOrris

Top

Black Currant

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

ClovesVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night76

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,825

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJours HeureuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jours Heureux by Bienaimé is a Oriental fragrance for women. Jours Heureux was launched in 1938. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Cloves, Iris and Lilac; base notes are…

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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, Jours Heureux or Rouge Formidable?

Jours Heureux takes 2 of 3 categories. Jours Heureux is rated 4.11/5 from 147 votes; Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Jours Heureux for a floral and powdery 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, Jours Heureux or Rouge Formidable?

Jours Heureux lasts longest (Jours Heureux 73/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jours Heureux or Rouge Formidable?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Jours Heureux 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jours Heureux and Rouge Formidable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Cloves and Iris.

Is Jours Heureux or Rouge Formidable better for summer or winter?

Jours Heureux suits daytime wear; Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jours Heureux and Rouge Formidable?

Jours Heureux has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Ambergris. 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.