Fragrance comparison

Chara vs Gingham Gorgeous

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 995 ratings analysed

Chara

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.005 votes

Rank #36,574 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Gingham Gorgeous

Bath & Body Works · 2023

4.43990 votes

Rank #23,862 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chara
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gingham Gorgeous
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chara2/4

Gingham Gorgeous2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chara
Sillage & projection: Chara
Value for money: Gingham Gorgeous
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gingham Gorgeous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharaAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Gingham GorgeousBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

4.43/ 5 · 990 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

49%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

990 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityChara

SillageChara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerGingham GorgeousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

iris69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

floral65%

fresh48%

rose30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

StrawberryPeachPineBergamot

Heart

OrrisMagnoliaJasmine

Base

VanillaLeatherOudPatchouliCedarwoodAmberMusk

Top

Strawberry

Heart

Peach

Base

Peony

InformationalShared notesStrawberry and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,862

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerGingham GorgeousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chara by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Chara was launched in 2024. Top notes are Strawberry, Peach, Pine and Bergamot; middle notes are Orris, Magnolia and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Leather, Oud, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.

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Gingham Gorgeous is a bright floral fruity gourmand centered on sweet strawberry and juicy peach. Launched in 2023, it delivers a clean and approachable profile perfect for daily wear. The peony base provides a soft, airy finish that makes it a reliable, modern choice for casual outings during the warmer months of spr…

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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, Chara or Gingham Gorgeous?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chara is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Gingham Gorgeous is rated 4.43/5 from 990 votes. Choose Chara for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gingham Gorgeous for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chara or Gingham Gorgeous?

Chara lasts longest (Chara 67/100, Gingham Gorgeous 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chara or Gingham Gorgeous?

Chara projects furthest (Chara 67/100, Gingham Gorgeous 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chara and Gingham Gorgeous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Strawberry and Peach.

Is Chara or Gingham Gorgeous better for summer or winter?

Chara suits day or night wear; Gingham Gorgeous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chara and Gingham Gorgeous?

Chara has top notes of Strawberry, Peach, Pine and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Oud and Patchouli. Gingham Gorgeous has top notes of Strawberry, heart notes of Peach, a base of Peony.