Fragrance comparison

Rouge vs A Perfect Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rouge

Scorpio

3.88121 votes

Rank #6,014 WoodyLavender

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57%scent match

Closely related

A Perfect Man

Lise London

4.176 votes

Rank #56,834 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
A Perfect Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rouge2/3

A Perfect Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RougeScorpio

A Perfect ManLise London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

84 votes

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityA Perfect Man

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

citrus50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

floral44%

green30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

LavenderMintHerbal Notes

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotCitrusesTangerine

Heart

LavenderMintFloral Notes

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#56,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rouge by Scorpio is a classic aromatic scent for men, launched in 1989. It opens with bright bergamot and citrus, leading into a crisp heart of lavender and cooling mint. The base rests on woody notes, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a grounded finish perfect for daily wear in the office or casual settings during …

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A Perfect Man by Lise London opens with a burst of Bergamot, bright Citruses, and juicy Tangerine. This initial citrus sparkle feels energetic and crisp, perfect for a sunny spring morning when you need an immediate boost. As the bright top notes begin to settle, a heart of Lavender, cool Mint, and subtle Floral Notes…

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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 is better, Rouge or A Perfect Man?

Rouge takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge is rated 3.88/5 from 121 votes; A Perfect Man is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Rouge for a woody and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose A Perfect Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge or A Perfect Man?

A Perfect Man lasts longest (A Perfect Man 93/100, Rouge 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge or A Perfect Man?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 63/100, A Perfect Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge and A Perfect Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Mint.

Is Rouge or A Perfect Man better for summer or winter?

A Perfect Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge and A Perfect Man?

Rouge has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Herbal Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli. A Perfect Man has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla and Amber.