Rouge

I first tried this fragrance in 2008 and found the initial phase very strong at the time with the pepper note. Very pretty peony focused mid. But the drydown! If you're a chypre person, it's so lovely. I've had this fragrance since then. The opening doesn't seem overpowering now with the influx of pepper as a top note in many fragrances. Another perfume that, IMO, was before it's time, was Le Feu D'Issey with it's bold pepper opening. Another extinct beauty that, if released today, would be embraced by all genders. Now there is no difference between the two listings here on Fragrantica. LaCroix did not re release this perfume under his own house. Avon collaborated with LaCroix for the 2007 Rouge. Maybe the users who don't want to be associated with an Avon product feel better associating with a Christian LaCroix. Haha! I really don't know why a separate page was created. Below is the official Avon release of notes. "Top notes of Red Wild Peony, effervescence of orange peel and White Pepper Middle notes of Osmanthus Flower, Japanese Plum Blossom and Spanish Carnation Base notes of Patchouli Heart, Cashmere Woods and Skin Musks" If these notes appeal to you or if you're curious about Rouge and happen to come across a bottle, it's worth it to grab it. You can always resell if it isn't for you. I had one bottle that I sprayed sparingly and had searched for backups to no avail. No I'm not going to pay ridiculous prices. Then within a few months, I was able to buy 3 bottles below original retail locally. You just never know where and when unicorns will pop up. Hope this helps clarify for all that are curious about Rouge. Strong like for me.

A favourite of my boyfriend. He can't get enough of it. It smells exotic, feminine, strong and sensual: to be worn by a mysterious, strong and sexy woman. Not to be worn if you don't have the personality to go with, or else, it could easily smell like you bought something cheap or that you're wearing your older sister's perfume. The peony, the musk and the lotus are prevalent, even in the first whiff, but the citrus can be smelled when you're used to the smell and look for other notes...It is easy on the wallet, not overwhelming, but it is bold, and it lasts for a long time. It brings to mind salsa dancers, a vampire seductress or a mysterious femme-fatale. The bottle is beautiful, kind of like a witch's potion. If you're a tad naughty, if you're bold and you like to keep men guessing, this might be for you...Don't be intimidated by those who claim it to be cheap because it is Avon: there's skill in this little bottle of red.

I really wanted this.When it came,i almost tore the box open.I sprayed.I was covered by oranges.Overripe oranges.In a bit it calmed down to a sweet peony scent coupled with a faint musk.The pepper made it a tad spicy,likereally high heels with open toes on a woman.wears about 6 hrs.Doesnt cling to clothes,which i like.Overall a better than average scent.Better than a lot of expensive scents.

An exotic and quite a strong fragrance. Begins with a heavy pepper and zesty ornage scent and then turns warm and musky. Definately oriental. Best worn for evenings however I have worn it during the day on occasions. Love the bottle and the scent lingers for ages.

The First Notes Woodsy Methol Spices & Pepper Like your in a Genie's Bottle very exotic then in a couple of minutes it changes in a orangy Scent Very Innovative. I Will give this a 5.