Christian Lacroix 2007 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Rouge

by Carlos Benaïm , Laurent Le Guernec

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Christian Lacroix Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Carlos Benaïm and Laurent Le Guernec. Rouge opens with Orange, Peony, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Osmanthus and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, and Patchouli. Christian Lacroix's Rouge carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Christian Lacroix Rouge is a divisive little number. Some adore its complex, peppery floral-oriental charm, hailing it as an underrated Avon gem. Others find it anything from an air freshener to a sneeze-inducing headache in a bottle. Sample before you commit, or risk being disappointed.
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  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its unique peppery-floral character, make it more suitable for evening wear or special occasions than everyday casual use. While some reviewers enjoy it for the office, its distinctness and strength might be too much for conservative work environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Limonene from Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

An opening blast of zesty orange and bold white pepper gives way to a floral heart of delicate peony and aquatic lotus, enriched by the apricot nuances of osmanthus. The drydown settles into a warm embrace of cashmere wood, soft musk, and earthy patchouli, creating a sensual and slightly mysterious aura.

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