Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Charlie Red

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,785 ratings analysed

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #2,024 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

31213/7

Charlie Red4/7

Ratings & consensus: Charlie Red
Community sentiment: Charlie Red
Longevity: 3121
Sillage & projection: 3121
Value for money: Charlie Red
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlie Red

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

3121Prince

Charlie RedRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerCharlie RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

22%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,408 votes

Category winnerCharlie RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity3121

Sillage3121

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value89

Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, woody and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose

Base

HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#2,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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Charlie Red by Revlon is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a prominent tuberose heart. Launched in 1993, this perfume creates a strong white floral presence with sweet, powdery, and woody undertones. It performs best during cool spring days or casual evening outings, offering a memorable, distinct profile …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3121 or Charlie Red?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Charlie Red?

3121 lasts longest (3121 70/100, Charlie Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Charlie Red?

3121 projects furthest (3121 67/100, Charlie Red 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Charlie Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is 3121 or Charlie Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Red is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Charlie Red?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Charlie Red has top notes of Gardenia, Peach, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.