Fragrance comparison

Anthomaniac vs Charming

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #65,615 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Charming

Dilís Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #64,004 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthomaniac takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Charming
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthomaniac3/4

Charming1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

CharmingDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAnthomaniac

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAnthomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

iris88%

powdery77%

white floral65%

violet53%

earthy42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

Top20 to 30 minutes

IrisOsmanthusOrange BlossomRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodJasmineMilk

Base2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Charming, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,615

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharmingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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Charming by Dilís Parfum is a gentle floral woody fragrance designed for women who appreciate soft, powdery textures. The scent opens with a powdery flourish of iris, alongside fresh rose, sweet osmanthus, and bright orange blossom. As the top notes settle, the fragrance reveals a comforting heart where smooth milk an…

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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, Anthomaniac or Charming?

Anthomaniac takes 3 of 4 categories. Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Charming is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Charming for a woody and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthomaniac or Charming?

Anthomaniac lasts longest (Anthomaniac 73/100, Charming 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthomaniac or Charming?

Anthomaniac projects furthest (Anthomaniac 67/100, Charming 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthomaniac and Charming smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Anthomaniac or Charming better for summer or winter?

Anthomaniac suits evening wear; Charming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthomaniac and Charming?

Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope. Charming has top notes of Iris, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Milk, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Ambergris.