Fragrance comparison

Rouge vs The Cape

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rouge

Scorpio

3.88121 votes

Rank #6,013 WoodyLavender

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42%scent match

Some overlap

The Cape

Abbott New York City

3.5772 votes

Rank #18,853 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rouge
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Cape
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rouge6/7

The Cape1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RougeScorpio

The CapeAbbott New York City

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

3.57/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 43%

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

13%Love

50%Like

19%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerRougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value54

Category winnerRougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

citrus50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

mossy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

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

CitrusesMint

Heart

GingerSpicy Notes

Base

OakmossPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mint, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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

Summer100

Fall52

Winter10

Day100

Night43

Category winnerThe CapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Men74

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#18,853

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews16

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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The Cape by Abbott New York City is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. The Cape was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Citruses and Mint; middle notes are Ginger and Spicy Notes; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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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 The Cape?

Rouge takes 6 of 7 categories. Rouge is rated 3.88/5 from 121 votes; The Cape is rated 3.57/5 from 72 votes. Choose Rouge for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Cape for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge or The Cape?

Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 68/100, The Cape 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge or The Cape?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 63/100, The Cape 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge and The Cape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Rouge or The Cape better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Cape is the stronger pick. For winter, Rouge is the stronger pick. The Cape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge and The Cape?

Rouge has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Herbal Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli. The Cape has top notes of Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Ginger and Spicy Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood.