Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Sonia Rykiel Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sonia Rykiel Parfum

Sonia Rykiel

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,283 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rouge Formidable
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rouge Formidable1/3

Sonia Rykiel Parfum2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

Sonia Rykiel ParfumSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevitySonia Rykiel Parfum

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%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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

PineapplePassion FlowerMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantYlang-Ylang

Heart

PatchouliHoneysuckleIrisRosemaryVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodWhite Cedar Extract

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–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#26,283

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSonia Rykiel ParfumHigher 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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Sonia Rykiel Parfum opens with tart pineapple and sweet mandarin orange before settling into a warm resinous base of benzoin, amber, and vanilla. Created by Emilie Coppermann in 1997, this oriental fragrance balances thick tropical fruits against powdery iris and woody cedar. It sits close on wool sweaters during chil…

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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 Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Sonia Rykiel Parfum is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sonia Rykiel Parfum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum lasts longest (Sonia Rykiel Parfum 64/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Sonia Rykiel Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Formidable and Sonia Rykiel Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Rouge Formidable or Sonia Rykiel Parfum better for summer or winter?

Rouge Formidable suits daytime wear; Sonia Rykiel Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

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. Sonia Rykiel Parfum has top notes of Pineapple, Passion Flower, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Patchouli, Honeysuckle, Iris and Rosemary, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.