Fragrance comparison

Nike Woman vs Rouge Formidable

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nike Woman

Nike

3.5315 votes

Rank #55,868 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nike Woman
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nike Woman2/3

Rouge Formidable1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nike WomanNike

Rouge FormidableKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 37%Want 50%

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

33%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNike Woman

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

coconut69%

green61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotTeaPeachPineappleMelonBlack CurrantFig

Heart

FreesiaCoconutIrisRoseVioletJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

ChocolateMuskVanillaVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

Top

Black Currant

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

ClovesVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Ylang-Ylang 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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night20

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#55,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNike WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike Woman is a fruity floral gourmand launched in 2000 that leans into a playful, sweet profile. It features a bright opening of pineapple, melon, and fig, which settles into a heart of ylang-ylang and coconut. The dry-down relies on chocolate and vanilla, creating a light, sugary scent suitable for casual spring or …

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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, Nike Woman or Rouge Formidable?

Nike Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Nike Woman is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes; Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nike Woman for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nike Woman or Rouge Formidable?

Nike Woman lasts longest (Nike Woman 64/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nike Woman or Rouge Formidable?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Nike Woman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nike Woman and Rouge Formidable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Nike Woman or Rouge Formidable better for summer or winter?

Nike Woman suits daytime wear; Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nike Woman and Rouge Formidable?

Nike Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Freesia, Coconut, Iris and Rose, a base of Chocolate, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.