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Celine Dion vs Charlie Red

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

Updated 1,934 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Red takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Celine Dion

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Charlie Red

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Celine Dion1/7
Charlie Red6/7
Ratings & consensus
Celine Dion
Community sentiment
Charlie Red
Longevity
Charlie Red
Sillage & projection
Charlie Red
Value for money
Charlie Red
Versatility
Charlie Red
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Charlie Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Celine DionCeline Dion
Charlie RedRevlon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 412 votes
Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%
3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
Category winnerCeline DionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate

412 votes

22%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate

1,408 votes

Category winnerCharlie RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityCharlie Red

SillageCharlie Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value89
Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody90%
powdery80%
sweet70%
fresh60%
fruity50%
white floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomTiare FlowerYellow Rose
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesVioletJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
White WoodsSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top
GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose
Base
HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Celine Dion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCharlie RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex11
Women84
Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%
Men0
Unisex13
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,341

PerfumerPatricia Bilodeau

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#1,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of alcohol before settling into sunlit petals. The initial flash dissipates within two minutes. What remains is a bright mix of orange blossom, yellow rose, and creamy tiare flower. A brisk undercurrent of tart red berries keeps the florals from turning overly stick…

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Charlie Red by Revlon is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a prominent tuberose heart. Launched in 1993, this perfume creates a strong white floral presence with sweet, powdery, and woody undertones. It performs best during cool spring days or casual evening outings, offering a memorable, distinct profile …

Reviews →
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, Celine Dion or Charlie Red?

Charlie Red takes 6 of 7 categories. Celine Dion is rated 3.64/5 from 412 votes; Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose Celine Dion for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Celine Dion or Charlie Red?

Charlie Red lasts longest (Charlie Red 65/100, Celine Dion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celine Dion or Charlie Red?

Charlie Red projects furthest (Charlie Red 60/100, Celine Dion 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celine Dion and Charlie Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Celine Dion or Charlie Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Celine Dion is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Red is the stronger pick. Celine Dion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celine Dion and Charlie Red?

Celine Dion has top notes of Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower and Yellow Rose, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Red Berries, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Charlie Red has top notes of Gardenia, Peach, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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