Fragrance comparison

Rouge vs Vodka Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rouge

Botanique

—0 votes

Rank #83,222 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rouge2/3

Vodka Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RougeBotanique

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value91

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

tropical77%

fruity65%

citrus53%

sweet42%

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoMandarin OrangeRed Tea

Heart

CardamomGingerPepper

Base

Woody NotesBenzoin

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#83,222

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVodka ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanique Rouge opens with juicy mango and bright mandarin orange lifted by an earthy red tea note. Perfumer Armando Alonzo balances the tropical fruit with a warm heart of green cardamom, cracked black pepper, and fresh ginger. As the brightness softens, dry woods and resinous benzoin take over the base. This tropica…

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Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Rouge or Vodka Man?

They last about the same: Rouge 60/100, Vodka Man 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rouge or Vodka Man?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 75/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge and Vodka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes.

Is Rouge or Vodka Man better for summer or winter?

Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge and Vodka Man?

Rouge has top notes of Mango, Mandarin Orange and Red Tea, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes and Benzoin. Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes.