Fragrance comparison

Ananda vs Charlie Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,703 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,868 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #2,065 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ananda4/7

Charlie Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnandaM. Micallef

Charlie RedRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

22%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,408 votes

Category winnerAnandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAnanda

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value89

Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

Top

GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose

Base

HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnandaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#2,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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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, Ananda or Charlie Red?

Ananda takes 4 of 7 categories. Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes; Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ananda or Charlie Red?

They last about the same: Ananda 67/100, Charlie Red 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ananda or Charlie Red?

Projection is very close: Ananda 60/100, Charlie Red 60/100 for sillage.

Do Ananda and Charlie Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ananda or Charlie Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ananda is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Red is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda and Charlie Red?

Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille. 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.