Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Tiffany

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 712 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tiffany

3.77710 votes

Rank #1,739 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiffany takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Rouge Formidable1/3

Tiffany2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

TiffanyTiffany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.77/ 5 · 710 votes

Have 59%Had 41%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

45%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

421 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTiffany

SillageRouge Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

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%

white floral92%

powdery84%

rose77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both 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

Black CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerIrisJasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverVanille

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–

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,739

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched—

Reviews157

Category winnerTiffanyHigher 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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Tiffany is a rich 1980s floral with black currant and mandarin up top, a full bouquet of rose, orange blossom, jasmine and iris through the heart, and a warm sandalwood, amber, vetiver, vanilla base. It wears polished, powdery and unmistakably classic. This suits someone who enjoys elegant floral perfumes with presenc…

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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 Tiffany?

Tiffany takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Tiffany is rated 3.77/5 from 710 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tiffany for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Tiffany?

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

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Tiffany?

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

Do Rouge Formidable and Tiffany smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Rouge Formidable or Tiffany better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Tiffany?

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. Tiffany has top notes of Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Vanille.