Charisma vs Anne Klein
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Anne Klein takes 6 of 7 categories.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Anne KleinChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charisma1/7
Anne Klein6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Anne Klein
- Community sentiment
- Anne Klein
- Longevity
- Anne Klein
- Sillage & projection
- Anne Klein
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Anne Klein
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Anne Klein
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CharismaAvonAnne KleinAnne KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 316 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerAnne KleinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
46%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
289 votes
Category winnerAnne KleinMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAnne Klein
SillageAnne Klein
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
white floral100%
green92%
fresh84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
musky61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root
Base
CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille
Top
AldehydesGalbanumHyacinthCassisNeroliBergamot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineOrchid
Base
CivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanilleVetyver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Neroli and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring81
Summer55
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night65
Category winnerAnne KleinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1968
Reviews62
Overall rank#2,047
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews63
Category winnerAnne KleinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharisma 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…
Reviews →Anne Klein is a bold 1980s floral aldehyde with a grassy green opening, a big gardenia and tuberose heart, and a musky, lightly animalic dry-down. Reviewers often describe it as sweetly floral, sunny, mature, and more textured than a simple white floral. It suits wearers who enjoy vintage-style florals with presence. …
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, Charisma or Anne Klein?
Anne Klein takes 6 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Anne Klein is rated 4.01/5 from 316 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Anne Klein for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Charisma or Anne Klein?
Anne Klein lasts longest (Anne Klein 75/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charisma or Anne Klein?
Anne Klein projects furthest (Anne Klein 69/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charisma and Anne Klein smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is Charisma or Anne Klein better for summer or winter?
For summer, Anne Klein is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Anne Klein suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charisma and Anne Klein?
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. Anne Klein has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Cassis, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Gardenia and Fruity Notes, a base of Civetta, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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