Fragrance comparison

CH Central Park vs Release Me

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

CH Central Park

Carolina Herrera

3.8565 votes

Rank #25,656 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Release Me

Red or Dead

3.3625 votes

Rank #42,086 White FloralCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

CH Central Park3/7

Release Me3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Central ParkCarolina Herrera

Release MeRed or Dead

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.36/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 22%Want 37%

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

20%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCH Central ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRelease Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRelease MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity90%

musky80%

sweet70%

fresh spicy60%

floral50%

white floral100%

coconut90%

sweet80%

tuberose70%

woody60%

fruity50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and fruity

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

PlumRose

Heart

JasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base

CoconutCedarMusk

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

Summer70

Fall70

Winter70

Day100

Night40

Category winnerRelease MeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

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

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#42,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCH Central ParkHigher 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…

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Release Me opens with plum and rose, then quickly turns into a bold white floral with tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom at the centre. A soft coconut note adds a creamy twist early on, before musk and cedar give it a drier finish. This is not a light fruity floral. It wears fuller, sweeter and more old school on sk…

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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 Release Me?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. CH Central Park is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes; Release Me is rated 3.36/5 from 25 votes. Choose CH Central Park for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Release Me for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Central Park or Release Me?

They last about the same: CH Central Park 56/100, Release Me 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CH Central Park or Release Me?

Release Me projects furthest (Release Me 65/100, CH Central Park 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Central Park and Release Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is CH Central Park or Release Me better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CH Central Park and Release Me?

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. Release Me has top notes of Plum and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Coconut, Cedar and Musk.