Lipstick Rose
Frederic MalleEau de Parfum2000
Side by side
Lipstick Rose vs. Balle Rouge
Is Lipstick Rose better than Balle Rouge?
Balle Rouge projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
VanillaIrisRoseWhite MuskAmberPatchouliBergamotLemon
powderyvanillasweetirisvioletamberroseearthy
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The essentials
What's different between Lipstick Rose and Balle Rouge?
| Lipstick Rose | Balle Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2000 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ralf Schwieger | Koray Sevinç |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Lipstick Rose and Balle Rouge smell?
Lipstick Rose
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
Iris
Fruity
Violet
Amber
Rose
Balle Rouge
Powdery
Iris
Vanilla
Amber
Violet
Sweet
Earthy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lipstick Rose and Balle Rouge share?
Top
RaspberryLitchiGreen NotesGrapefruitGalbanumBergamotLemon
BergamotPink PepperLemon
Heart
IrisRoseVioletHeliotropeLily of the ValleyCloveCloves
IrisAmberRose
Base
VanillaWhite MuskAmberPatchouliCedarVetiverLeatherMoss
MuskTonka BeanCedarwoodPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisRoseVioletHeliotropeLily of the Valley
IrisRose
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamotLemon
BergamotLemon
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka BeanVanilla
Spicy Notes
CloveCloves
Pink Pepper
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Lipstick Rose and Balle Rouge work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lipstick Rose or Balle Rouge?
| Lipstick Rose | Balle Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Lipstick Rose and Balle Rouge?
Lipstick Rose doesn't smell like a rose. It smells like the powder puff lifted to the face, the lipstick dragged across the lip, the moment before the mirror opens its light.Lipstick Rose
Iris and vanilla is a familiar pairing, but this version earns attention. The powder reads vintage cosmetics, not grandma's drawer. The vanilla stays warm without turning sweet.Balle Rouge
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