Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 959 ratings analysed

7 wins

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,550 FloralPowdery

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 7 of 7 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Charisma7/7

Aire0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAvon

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerCharismaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharismaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charisma or Aire?

Charisma takes 7 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Aire?

They last about the same: Charisma 63/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Aire?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 60/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose.

Is Charisma or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and Aire?

Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.