Fragrance comparison

Rouge Formidable vs Whimsical

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Rouge Formidable

Kesling

3.502 votes

Rank #60,790 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #42,369 IrisWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whimsical takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Rouge Formidable1/3

Whimsical2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge FormidableKesling

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityWhimsical

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%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

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

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

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#42,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhimsicalHigher 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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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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 Whimsical?

Whimsical takes 2 of 3 categories. Rouge Formidable is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Rouge Formidable for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Formidable or Whimsical?

Whimsical lasts longest (Whimsical 48/100, Rouge Formidable 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Formidable or Whimsical?

Rouge Formidable projects furthest (Rouge Formidable 81/100, Whimsical 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Formidable and Whimsical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Rouge Formidable or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.