What's the difference between Gato and Lipstick Rose?+
Gato is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Voiles Depliees (2017) dominated by Sweet accords. Lipstick Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2000) leaning on Powdery accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity, Powdery.
Which is better, Gato or Lipstick Rose?+
By community rating, Gato scores 3.06/5 vs Lipstick Rose at 4.07/5. Lipstick Rose's standout strength: Some standout fragrances with strong performance (Ombre Leather, Tuscan Leather, Beau de Jour). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Gato and Lipstick Rose smell similar?+
They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity, Powdery, Vanilla. Lipstick Rose: Tom Ford receives polarized opinions from the r/fragrance community, with users acknowledging several excellent fragrances (particularly leather-forward and classic compositions) but criticizing overall inconsistency, chemical undertones in many offerings, and declining quality since 2014.
Which lasts longer, Gato or Lipstick Rose?+
Lipstick Rose: Some standout fragrances with strong performance (Ombre Leather, Tuscan Leather, Beau de Jour) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Gato vs Lipstick Rose?+
Gato scores highest for spring wear; Lipstick Rose scores highest for fall wear. Gato leans daytime, Lipstick Rose leans daytime.
