Fragrance comparison

CH Central Park vs Charlie Red

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,587 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Central Park

Carolina Herrera

3.8565 votes

Rank #25,656 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #1,899 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Central Park takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Central Park
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

CH Central Park4/7

Charlie Red3/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Central Park
Community sentiment: CH Central Park
Longevity: Charlie Red
Sillage & projection: CH Central Park
Value for money: Charlie Red
Versatility: CH Central Park
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlie Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Central ParkCarolina Herrera

Charlie RedRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Central ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

22%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,408 votes

Category winnerCH Central ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCharlie Red

SillageCH Central Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value89

Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity90%

musky80%

sweet70%

fresh spicy60%

floral50%

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumWhite Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cedar

Top

GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose

Base

HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for CH Central Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer19

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCH Central ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark plum hits your nose first. It carries a quick prickle of white pepper before softening into lush petals. The opening feels juicy yet dry. Orange blossom soon cuts through the sweetness with a crisp green edge, keeping the heart airy. Jasmine and tuberose arrive shortly after, delivering creamy, sweet white flower…

Reviews →

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 …

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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, CH Central Park or Charlie Red?

CH Central Park takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Central Park is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes; Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose CH Central Park for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CH Central Park or Charlie Red?

Charlie Red lasts longest (Charlie Red 65/100, CH Central Park 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Central Park or Charlie Red?

Projection is very close: CH Central Park 61/100, Charlie Red 60/100 for sillage.

Do CH Central Park and Charlie Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is CH Central Park or Charlie Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Central Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Red is the stronger pick. CH Central Park suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Central Park and Charlie Red?

CH Central Park has top notes of Plum and White Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cedar. 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.