Fragrance comparison

Balafre Vert vs Charisma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

4 wins

Balafre Vert

Lancôme

4.1811 votes

Rank #51,383 AromaticWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #23,760 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balafre Vert takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Balafre Vert4/5

Charisma1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Balafre VertLancôme

CharismaAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerBalafre VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBalafre Vert

SillageBalafre Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBalafre VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

green53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen NotesCypressBergamotNeroli

Heart

Pine TreeGeraniumSageFernCedarCloves

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherMuskAmber

Top

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Pine Tree. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balafre Vert is an old-school green chypre with a sharp aromatic opening, piney herbs in the heart, and a dry mossy leather base. It leans brisk, woody, and earthy rather than soft or sweet. If you enjoy classic masculine scents with oakmoss, vetiver, and a slightly rugged forest feel, this is the part that stands out…

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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, Balafre Vert or Charisma?

Balafre Vert takes 4 of 5 categories. Balafre Vert is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Balafre Vert for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Balafre Vert or Charisma?

Balafre Vert lasts longest (Balafre Vert 82/100, Charisma 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balafre Vert or Charisma?

Balafre Vert projects furthest (Balafre Vert 82/100, Charisma 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balafre Vert and Charisma smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Pine Tree.

Is Balafre Vert or Charisma better for summer or winter?

Balafre Vert suits evening wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balafre Vert and Charisma?

Balafre Vert has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Geranium, Sage and Fern, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Musk. 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.