A La Russe Rouge
How it smells
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Amber and balsamic notes at the top, amber and heliotrope in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Rouge notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About A La Russe Rouge
Rouge comes from A La Russe.
Rouge: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like amber and amber. Less obvious notes include bergamot, incense and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Rouge longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla and Nest Golden Nectar. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun and Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla.
Rouge dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander Sun (9 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla (10 shared notes) and Nest Golden Nectar (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Rouge come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can men wear Rouge?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €32 in Europe.