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Source vs Tiger Rouge

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiger Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Source

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Tiger Rouge

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Source2/5
Tiger Rouge3/5
Ratings & consensus
Tiger Rouge
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Source
Sillage & projection
Source
Value for money
Tiger Rouge
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tiger Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SourceVallense
Tiger RougeByermia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
4.42/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 78%
Category winnerTiger RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

47%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevitySource

SillageSource

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value60
Category winnerTiger RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
sweet92%
oud84%
green77%
amber69%
woody61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
oud69%
earthy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Black PepperBulgarian RoseMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
PralineOudFrankincenseCypriol
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGrassBenzoinAmber
Top
Black PepperLemon MyrtleMandarinBlood OrangePimentoPaprika
Heart
OudCypriol OilVetiverCinnamonFrankincenseClovesBay Leaf
Base
Turkish RoseCherryAlmondMineral notesPomegranate
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin and Oud. Durations are only published for Source, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring29
Summer29
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex50
Women17
Men29
Unisex57
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,083

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,413

PerfumerAshek Zubayer

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerTiger RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vallense Source opens with a zesty kick of mandarin alongside cracked black pepper before settling into a warm blend of Bulgarian rose, nutty praline, and smoky frankincense. As it develops on skin, smooth oud and resinous benzoin balance the initial sweetness, grounded by earthy green vetiver in the base. It smells l…

Reviews →

Tiger Rouge by Byermia is a spicy, woody oriental fragrance for men and women. It centers on a fierce combination of black pepper, blood orange, and oud that settles into a sweet, resinous base. Launched in 2025, this scent offers a bold, fiery presence that stands out during cooler fall nights or crisp autumn days.

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Source or Tiger Rouge?

Tiger Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Source is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Tiger Rouge is rated 4.42/5 from 20 votes. Choose Source for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tiger Rouge for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Source or Tiger Rouge?

Source lasts longest (Source 85/100, Tiger Rouge 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Source or Tiger Rouge?

Source projects furthest (Source 75/100, Tiger Rouge 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Source and Tiger Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin and Oud.

Is Source or Tiger Rouge better for summer or winter?

Source suits evening wear; Tiger Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Source and Tiger Rouge?

Source has top notes of Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Mandarin, heart notes of Praline, Oud, Frankincense and Cypriol, a base of Vetiver, Grass, Benzoin and Amber. Tiger Rouge has top notes of Black Pepper, Lemon Myrtle, Mandarin and Blood Orange, heart notes of Oud, Cypriol Oil, Vetiver and Cinnamon, a base of Turkish Rose, Cherry, Almond and Mineral notes.

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