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WIDIANEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
I vs. Rousse
Is I better than Rousse?
I peaks in winter, while Rousse belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Cinnamon
warm spicywoodycinnamonamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between I and Rousse?
| I | Rousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do I and Rousse smell?
I
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Powdery
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Rousse
Warm Spicy
Amber
Cinnamon
Woody
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do I and Rousse share?
Top
CardamomCinnamon
Mandarin OrangeCinnamon
Heart
CypressIncenseSandalwood
CloveNutmeg
Base
CedarMusk
AmberResinous NotesCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomCinnamon
CloveCinnamonNutmeg
Woody Notes
CypressCedarSandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do I and Rousse work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, I or Rousse?
| I | Rousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about I and Rousse?
Built for someone who knows what they want and doesn't need to explain it. The spice hits first, cardamom and cinnamon doing the work, then the incense quietly takes over.I
The kind of fragrance that announces itself without apology. If you've ever craved autumn in a bottle, all spice and amber warmth and the memory of someone who made you feel safe, this is it.Rousse
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