Fragrance comparison

ARC vs Charisma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

5 wins

ARC

Mallo

4.07121 votes

Rank #7,687 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #23,585 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ARC takes 5 of 5 categories.

ARC
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

ARC5/5

Charisma0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ARCMallo

CharismaAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerARCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

121 votes

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityARC

SillageARC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value47

Category winnerARCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderJasmine Sambac

Base6 to 8 hours

Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Basil, Thyme and Lavender. Durations are only published for ARC, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall96

Winter84

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,687

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#23,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerARCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARC by Mallo is an aromatic woody fougere that brings wild mountain air into everyday wear. It opens with a crisp snap of pine tree, crushed rosemary, basil, and savory thyme that smells like rubbing fresh garden herbs between your fingers. As it warms, smooth lavender and a subtle touch of jasmine sambac soften the s…

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Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

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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, ARC or Charisma?

ARC takes 5 of 5 categories. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, ARC or Charisma?

ARC lasts longest (ARC 78/100, Charisma 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ARC or Charisma?

ARC projects furthest (ARC 65/100, Charisma 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ARC and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Basil, Thyme and Lavender.

Is ARC or Charisma better for summer or winter?

ARC suits daytime wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ARC and Charisma?

ARC has top notes of Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Siam Benzoin, Oakmoss, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.