Fragrance comparison

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus vs Charlie Gold

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,608 ratings analysed

3 wins

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus

Unika

4.9213 votes

Rank #28,945 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Charlie Gold

Revlon

3.691,595 votes

Rank #1,647 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus takes 3 of 5 categories.

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Charlie Gold
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus3/5

Charlie Gold2/5

Ratings & consensus: c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Sillage & projection: c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Value for money: Charlie Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlie Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

c 4 – Oud OsmanthusUnika

Charlie GoldRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 59%

3.69/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerc 4 – Oud OsmanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

21%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevityc 4 – Oud Osmanthus

Sillagec 4 – Oud Osmanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value91

Category winnerCharlie GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

floral84%

powdery77%

violet69%

rose61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusPeachPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletApricotRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OudPatchouliVanilla

Notes

ApricotAmberCaramelCinnamonPeachSandalwoodClovesPlumRoseJasmineMuskOrange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Apricot and Rose. Durations are only published for c 4 – Oud Osmanthus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

Date 35%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 17%

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,945

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews237

Category winnerCharlie GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unika c 4 - Oud Osmanthus puts a sun-drenched spin on dark wood. The opening hits fast with golden peach flesh, tart plum skin, and the velvety apricot aroma of natural osmanthus flower petals. It feels lush immediately. Within twenty minutes, a distinct leathery facet rises from the osmanthus, mingling with soft purp…

Reviews →

Charlie Gold by Revlon is a warm, spicy floriental that centers on a rich blend of apricot, cinnamon, and caramel. Launched in 1995, it remains a favorite for its cozy, retro profile. It performs best during the cooler months of autumn and winter, offering a sunny, nostalgic scent that hugs the skin comfortably throug…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, c 4 – Oud Osmanthus or Charlie Gold?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus takes 3 of 5 categories. c 4 – Oud Osmanthus is rated 4.92/5 from 13 votes; Charlie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 1,595 votes. Choose c 4 – Oud Osmanthus for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Charlie Gold for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, c 4 – Oud Osmanthus or Charlie Gold?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus lasts longest (c 4 – Oud Osmanthus 71/100, Charlie Gold 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, c 4 – Oud Osmanthus or Charlie Gold?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus projects furthest (c 4 – Oud Osmanthus 65/100, Charlie Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 4 – Oud Osmanthus and Charlie Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Apricot and Rose.

Is c 4 – Oud Osmanthus or Charlie Gold better for summer or winter?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in c 4 – Oud Osmanthus and Charlie Gold?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus has top notes of Osmanthus, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Violet, Apricot and Rose, a base of Oud, Patchouli and Vanilla. Charlie Gold features Apricot, Amber, Caramel, Cinnamon and Peach.