Rance 1795 Rouge
What does it smell like?
Main smell: floral and patchouli. It opens with narcissus and mandarin orange, moves to orchid and jasmine and dries down to patchouli and Bourbon vanilla.
- 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
Rance 1795 Rouge in detail
Rouge comes from Rance 1795.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Dior Gris Dior.
Rouge through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by patchouli and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and patchouli smells and notes like orchid and patchouli. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley, rose and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.89 out of 5.
Rouge price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €54. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Clandestine Angel Heart but less than Tom Ford Black Orchid.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Rouge dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Gris Dior (6 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes) and Clandestine Angel Heart (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Gris Dior starts from €32.
Questions people ask
Does Rouge last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Rouge?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.