Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Silver Cristal

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Silver Cristal

Amouage

4.3963 votes

Rank #7,841 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Cristal takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Rouge Formidable1/3

Silver Cristal2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

Silver CristalAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

4.39/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

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

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySilver Cristal

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value28

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%

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenYlang-YlangGeraniumCarrotRose

Heart

IrisClovesJasmineHeliotropePeachPlum

Base

OakmossIncenseVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarCivetSandalwoodAmber

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–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall53

Winter47

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver CristalHigher 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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Silver Cristal by Amouage is a complex floral woody musk that leans into the artistry of the 1990s. Opening with crisp lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen, it settles into a sophisticated heart of iris, peach, and plum. This scent is ideal for spring days when you want a fragrance that feels both lush and airy, leaving a …

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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 Silver Cristal?

Silver Cristal takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Silver Cristal is rated 4.39/5 from 63 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silver Cristal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Silver Cristal?

Silver Cristal lasts longest (Silver Cristal 89/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Silver Cristal?

Projection is very close: Rouge Formidable 81/100, Silver Cristal 80/100 for sillage.

Do Rouge Formidable and Silver Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Cloves.

Is Rouge Formidable or Silver Cristal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Silver Cristal?

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. Silver Cristal has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, heart notes of Iris, Cloves, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Oakmoss, Incense, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.