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Rouge Formidable by Kesling (1998): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Kesling/Rouge Formidable

Rouge Formidable by Kesling

Fragrance / 1998

Rouge Formidable

FEMININE

7.0/ 102 ratings

FloralWoodyFruity

Powdery

iris

Released: 1998
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded
Origin: France

Rouge FormidableKesling

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Lily Of The Valley Iris

Base notes

Other recorded notes

Castoreum Cedar Mandarin Orange

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Fruity

Powdery

iris

soft spicy

vanilla

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity2.0 / 10

Sillage6.5 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night0%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female0%
Unisex100%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.0/10

Very Good

2 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Rouge Formidable by Kesling smell like?+

Rouge Formidable by Kesling features a layered composition opening with Blackcurrant at the top, Ylang-Ylang, Lily Of The Valley, and Iris at the heart, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Cloves in the base. The overall character is floral, woody, fruity.

What are the notes in Rouge Formidable?+

Top notes: Blackcurrant. Heart notes: Ylang-Ylang, Lily Of The Valley, and Iris. Base notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Cloves.

Is Rouge Formidable for men or women?+

Rouge Formidable by Kesling is designed for women.

When was Rouge Formidable released?+

Rouge Formidable by Kesling was launched in 1998.

What fragrances are similar to Rouge Formidable?+

Fragrances similar to Rouge Formidable include Formidable by Asia Perfumes, Formidable Bal du Moulin Rouge by Kesling, Rouge by 1667, Sinai by Kesling, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Rouge Formidable by Kesling is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Rouge Formidable was launched in 1998. Top note is Black Currant; middle notes are Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Cloves, Vanilla and Sandalwood.