Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs al01

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #13,919 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al01 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rouge Formidable1/3

al012/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: al01
Sillage & projection: Rouge Formidable
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevityal01

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Currant

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

ClovesVanillaSandalwood

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,919

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winneral01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rouge Formidable by Kesling is a 1998 release that centers on a jammy black currant opening softened by a powdery heart. This oriental floral scent brings together warm spices like cloves and creamy vanilla, creating an intimate experience for fall days. It is a classic composition for those who appreciate a blend of …

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al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rouge Formidable or al01?

al01 takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or al01?

al01 lasts longest (al01 70/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or al01?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Formidable and al01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Rouge Formidable or al01 better for summer or winter?

Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear; al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and al01?

Rouge Formidable has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cloves, Vanilla and Sandalwood. al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.