A'Rosa vs Charlie Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A'Rosa takes 3 of 5 categories.
A'RosaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Charlie RedChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
A'Rosa3/5
Charlie Red2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A'Rosa
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A'Rosa
- Sillage & projection
- A'Rosa
- Value for money
- Charlie Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charlie Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A'RosaMilton LloydCharlie RedRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 32%Had 16%Want 53%
3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
Category winnerA'RosaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
22%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
1,408 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA'Rosa
SillageA'Rosa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharlie RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
rose84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
honey61%
white floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange Blossom
Heart
JasminePatchouli
Base
RoseCedarMuskHoneyAmber
Top
GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose
Base
HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer20
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,058
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,065
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews241
Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMilton Lloyd A'Rosa hits the skin with a bright burst of orange blossom, immediately establishing its clean, soapy character. As the mist settles, a clean white floral heart of jasmine emerges, tempered by a surprisingly earthy dose of patchouli that keeps the sweetness grounded. The base slowly warms up over several …
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, A'Rosa or Charlie Red?
A'Rosa takes 3 of 5 categories. A'Rosa is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes; Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose A'Rosa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, A'Rosa or Charlie Red?
A'Rosa lasts longest (A'Rosa 69/100, Charlie Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A'Rosa or Charlie Red?
A'Rosa projects furthest (A'Rosa 79/100, Charlie Red 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A'Rosa and Charlie Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Cedar.
Is A'Rosa or Charlie Red better for summer or winter?
A'Rosa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A'Rosa and Charlie Red?
A'Rosa has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Rose, Cedar, Musk and Honey. 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.
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