Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs hb01

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

hb01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.32121 votes

Rank #15,528 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

hb01 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
hb01
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rouge Formidable1/3

hb012/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: hb01
Sillage & projection: Rouge Formidable
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: hb01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

hb01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.32/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 34%Had 28%Want 38%

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

28%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevityhb01

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%

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%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

African Orange FlowerPeachBlack CurrantGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangIrisLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

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

Summer100

Fall87

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,528

PerfumerHenning Biehl

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerhb01Higher 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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hb01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. hb01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Henning Biehl. Top notes are African Orange Flower, Peach, Black Currant, Green Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose; ba…

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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 hb01?

hb01 takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; hb01 is rated 3.32/5 from 121 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose hb01 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or hb01?

hb01 lasts longest (hb01 76/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or hb01?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, hb01 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Formidable and hb01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% 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 hb01 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and hb01?

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. hb01 has top notes of African Orange Flower, Peach, Black Currant and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.