Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Rouge

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rouge

Lubin

4.8015 votes

Rank #14,574 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rouge
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Pyrgos2/5

Rouge3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

RougeLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerRougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top

Green NotesPetitgrainBergamotOreganoBasilAnise

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodCinnamonJasmineVetiverSpruceClove

Base

FrankincenseAmbergrisCastoreumLabdanumLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#14,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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Rouge by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic greens with a deep, resinous foundation. Opening with basil and anise, it transitions into a complex heart of patchouli, cedar, and cinnamon. It is a mature, structural composition perfect for crisp autumn days or evening wear, offering a sophisticated p…

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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, Pyrgos or Rouge?

Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Rouge is rated 4.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rouge for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Rouge?

Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 83/100, Pyrgos 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Rouge?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 71/100, Pyrgos 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyrgos and Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon.

Is Pyrgos or Rouge better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Rouge?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. Rouge has top notes of Green Notes, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Frankincense, Ambergris, Castoreum and Labdanum.