Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Emotion

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 500 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Emotion

Laura Biagiotti

3.85498 votes

Rank #9,926 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emotion takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Rouge Formidable1/3

Emotion2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

EmotionLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.85/ 5 · 498 votes

Have 32%Had 68%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

47%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEmotion

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

Lily-of-the-ValleyMangoFruitsBlack CurrantCoconut

Heart

Arum LilyIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,926

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEmotionHigher 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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Emotion by Laura Biagiotti is a joyful floral fruity fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mango and black currant before settling into a soft heart of arum lily and iris. The dry-down leaves a warm, musky base with hints of sandalwood. Ideal for spring days when you want something light, cheerful, and effortless…

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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 Emotion?

Emotion takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Emotion is rated 3.85/5 from 498 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Emotion for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Emotion?

Emotion lasts longest (Emotion 65/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Emotion?

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

Do Rouge Formidable and Emotion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Rouge Formidable or Emotion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Emotion?

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. Emotion has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mango, Fruits and Black Currant, heart notes of Arum Lily, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.