Fragrance comparison

Rouge vs Image Fresh Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rouge

Scorpio

3.88121 votes

Rank #6,014 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Image Fresh Energy

Cerruti

3.9111 votes

Rank #46,943 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rouge
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Image Fresh Energy
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rouge4/5

Image Fresh Energy1/5

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

Image Fresh EnergyCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

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

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value88

Category winnerImage Fresh EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

citrus50%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, green and aromatic

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

MintCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesFloral Notes

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mint, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Image Fresh Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night14

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#46,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Cerruti Image Fresh Energy delivers a brisk splash of spearmint and bright citruses before softening into crushed green leaves and dry cedarwood. The first spray releases a brisk, chilled breeze. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into dewy floral petals, vetiver, and…

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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 Image Fresh Energy?

Rouge takes 4 of 5 categories. Rouge is rated 3.88/5 from 121 votes; Image Fresh Energy is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Rouge for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Image Fresh Energy for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge or Image Fresh Energy?

Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 68/100, Image Fresh Energy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge or Image Fresh Energy?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 63/100, Image Fresh Energy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge and Image Fresh Energy smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Rouge or Image Fresh Energy better for summer or winter?

Image Fresh Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge and Image Fresh Energy?

Rouge has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Herbal Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Image Fresh Energy has top notes of Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.