Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Charisma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 523 ratings analysed

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,042 WoodyFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,574 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Ariane3/7

Charisma4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value81

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#5,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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Charisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…

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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, Ariane or Charisma?

Charisma takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Charisma?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 63/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Charisma?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 60/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Peach.

Is Ariane or Charisma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariane and Charisma?

Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood.