Chapter 1 vs Charisma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Charisma takes 6 of 7 categories.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
CharismaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chapter 11/7
Charisma6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Charisma
- Community sentiment
- Charisma
- Longevity
- Charisma
- Sillage & projection
- Charisma
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Chapter 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 1AjmalCharismaMoudonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
4.77/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
84%Love
9%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerCharismaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCharisma
SillageCharisma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomAmber
Heart
PatchouliFigCypriol
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
FigCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisWhite FlowersJasmine
Base6-10+ hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Fig. Durations are only published for Charisma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer65
Fall100
Winter71
Day93
Night100
Spring62
Summer31
Fall100
Winter92
Day80
Night100
Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,603
PerfumerMaxime Exler
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#7,404
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…
Reviews →Moudon Charisma opens with a sweet burst of ripe green fig paired with crushed, peppery cardamom seeds. It quickly settles into a creamy blend of powdery iris and soft white jasmine petals before drying down to warm sandalwood, toasted tonka bean, and earthy patchouli. Think of a cozy cashmere sweater sprayed with spi…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Chapter 1 or Charisma?
Charisma takes 6 of 7 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Charisma is rated 4.77/5 from 43 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Charisma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Charisma?
Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 85/100, Chapter 1 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Charisma?
Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 70/100, Chapter 1 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 1 and Charisma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Fig.
Is Chapter 1 or Charisma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Chapter 1 suits day or night wear; Charisma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Charisma?
Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Charisma has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood.
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