L'Intercode Rouge vs Rouge Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
91%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Intercode Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.
L'Intercode RougeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rouge AbsoluChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Intercode Rouge3/4
Rouge Absolu1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Intercode Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- L'Intercode Rouge
- Value for money
- L'Intercode Rouge
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rouge Absolu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Intercode RougeMilestone PerfumesRouge AbsoluParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 64%Had 7%Want 29%
4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
40%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Intercode Rouge
SillageL'Intercode Rouge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Intercode RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
tuberose61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
tuberose61%
Scent match91%Very similar · both white floral, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeGinger
Heart
Pimento LeafTuberoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
Blood OrangeGinger
Heart3 to 4 hours
Spicy NotesJasmineTuberose
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Ginger, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rouge Absolu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring40
Summer10
Fall60
Winter100
Day45
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,700
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,416
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRouge AbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Intercode Rouge by Milestone Perfumes opens with a lively burst of blood orange and spicy ginger, establishing a bright and energetic tone right away. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a warm floral heart featuring tuberose, jasmine, and earthy pimento leaf. The dry-down reveals a woody base …
Reviews →Rouge Absolu by Paris Elysees delivers a vivid clash of crisp citrus, sharp ginger, and intense white flowers. The opening bursts with juicy blood orange accented by a lively bite of fresh ginger. As the initial brightness settles, rich tuberose and jasmine take over the center, deepened by a dry wash of spicy notes. …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Intercode Rouge or Rouge Absolu?
L'Intercode Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Intercode Rouge is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Rouge Absolu is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose L'Intercode Rouge for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rouge Absolu for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Intercode Rouge or Rouge Absolu?
L'Intercode Rouge lasts longest (L'Intercode Rouge 80/100, Rouge Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Intercode Rouge or Rouge Absolu?
L'Intercode Rouge projects furthest (L'Intercode Rouge 75/100, Rouge Absolu 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Intercode Rouge and Rouge Absolu smell similar?
Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Ginger, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is L'Intercode Rouge or Rouge Absolu better for summer or winter?
L'Intercode Rouge suits evening wear; Rouge Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Intercode Rouge and Rouge Absolu?
L'Intercode Rouge has top notes of Blood Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Pimento Leaf, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Rouge Absolu has top notes of Blood Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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