Fragrance comparison

Rouge vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rouge

Scorpio

3.88121 votes

Rank #6,014 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,164 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge takes 5 of 5 categories.

Rouge
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rouge5/5

DX 77 Man0/5

Ratings & consensus: Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rouge
Sillage & projection: Rouge
Value for money: Rouge
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

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerRougeRating 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

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value83

Category winnerRougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

LavenderMintHerbal Notes

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Mint. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#25,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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 …

Reviews →

DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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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 DX 77 Man?

Rouge takes 5 of 5 categories. Rouge is rated 3.88/5 from 121 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Rouge for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge or DX 77 Man?

Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 68/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge or DX 77 Man?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 63/100, DX 77 Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Mint.

Is Rouge or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge and DX 77 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. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.