Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Cristallo di Rocca

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Cristallo di Rocca

Omnia Profumi

3.96213 votes

Rank #3,735 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cristallo di Rocca takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cristallo di Rocca
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Rouge Formidable1/3

Cristallo di Rocca2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

Cristallo di RoccaOmnia Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.96/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

33%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCristallo di Rocca

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

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%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

almond84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

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

Ylang-YlangGeraniumCitrusesLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart

AlmondClovesRumIris

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Cloves. 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–

Spring28

Summer28

Fall84

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men9

Unisex32

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,735

PerfumerFabrizio Tagliacarne

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerCristallo di RoccaHigher 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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Cristallo di Rocca by Omnia Profumi is a warm, gourmand-leaning scent built on almond, vanilla, and creamy sandalwood. It excels as a cozy, comforting wear during autumn and winter months, offering a rich and velvety texture that lingers on the skin. This floral woody musk fragrance leans feminine and feels most at ho…

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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 Cristallo di Rocca?

Cristallo di Rocca takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Cristallo di Rocca is rated 3.96/5 from 213 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cristallo di Rocca for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Cristallo di Rocca?

Cristallo di Rocca lasts longest (Cristallo di Rocca 81/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Cristallo di Rocca?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Cristallo di Rocca 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Formidable and Cristallo di Rocca smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Cloves.

Is Rouge Formidable or Cristallo di Rocca better for summer or winter?

Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear; Cristallo di Rocca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Cristallo di Rocca?

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. Cristallo di Rocca has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Citruses and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Almond, Cloves, Rum and Iris, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.