Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Shaima

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Shaima

Asgharali

4.2520 votes

Rank #43,593 Warm SpicyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaima takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shaima
Choose it for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rouge Formidable1/3

Shaima2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

ShaimaAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 55%

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

50%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShaima

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

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%

herbal92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

ChamomileYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

CorianderClovesJasmineRose

Base

OakmossPatchouliPeachIris

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Iris, 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–

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShaimaHigher 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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Shaima opens aromatic and spicy, with chamomile, ylang-ylang and black currant giving it a herbal floral lift before the heart turns deeper with clove, rose and jasmine. The dry-down leans earthy, mossy and patchouli-rich, so this suits shoppers who like vintage-leaning oriental florals with real warmth and presence. …

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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 Shaima?

Shaima takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Shaima is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shaima for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Shaima?

Shaima lasts longest (Shaima 73/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Shaima?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Shaima 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Formidable and Shaima smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Cloves.

Is Rouge Formidable or Shaima better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Shaima?

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. Shaima has top notes of Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Coriander, Cloves, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peach and Iris.