Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum vs Rima XI Eau de Parfum

Mon Nom est Rouge

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

Rima XI

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

A powerhouse of a fragrance that splits opinion sharply - you'll either adore its audacious spicy rose and incense blend or find it completely overwhelming. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a profound, head-turning scent.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Rima XI Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper chameleon. Expect a creamy, warm spicy vanilla that's either a cosy gourmand dream or a 'soapy aftershave' shocker, depending on your bottle, your skin, and perhaps the alignment of the stars. It's divisive, but when it hits right, it's a beauty.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	2%
Floral	14%	6%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	3%	6%
Sweet	21%	25%
Warm	38%	47%
Woody	16%	14%
Earthy	10%	7%
Animalic	7%	7%
Fresh	9%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mon Nom est Rouge EdP

Rima XI EdP

Notes

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Incense 22% Pink Pepper 20% Elemi 18% Cumin 16% Geranium 12% Rosewood 12%

Only in Rima XI Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 35% Saffron 22% Pepper 22% Mint 20%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 21% vs 31%

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Rose 29% Ginger 26% Cardamom 23%

Only in Rima XI Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 31% Coriander 21% Jasmine 17%

Shared Notes

Amber 13% vs 15%

Cedar 12% vs 13%

Vanilla 11% vs 22%

Sandalwood 10% vs 19%

Musk 9% vs 13%

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 12% Labdanum 10% Patchouli 10% White Tobacco 10%

Only in Rima XI Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 17%

Accords

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum Rima XI Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

54%

97%

Warm Spicy

100%

84%

Fresh Spicy

65%

76%

Aromatic

58%

73%

Rose

72%

Balsamic

68%

Woody

55%

60%

Smoky

51%

Vanilla

58%

57%

Soft Spicy

Powdery

55%

Cinnamon

52%

Amber shared

100%

54%

Warm Spicy shared

97%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

84%

65%

Aromatic shared

76%

58%

Rose

73%

Balsamic

72%

Woody shared

68%

55%

Smoky

60%

Vanilla shared

51%

58%

Soft Spicy

57%

Powdery

55%

Cinnamon

52%

Performance

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum Rima XI Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, often described as 'monster' or 'beast mode', make it unsuitable for an office environment where it could easily overpower. However, this commanding presence is perfect for dates and formal occasions, where its rich, spicy, and often vampy profile can truly shine, drawing compliments.

Rima XI Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Its soft sillage and skin-scent performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overpower. Given its intimate nature and creamy, warm spice profile, it’s also suitable for close encounters like dates, but less so for formal events or sport.