Charisma vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Charisma takes 5 of 7 categories.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Charisma5/7
Bois des Iles2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- 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
CharismaAvonBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,907 votes
Category winnerBois des IlesMost 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 bothfloral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, amber 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
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerCharismaMost 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#27,491
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCharismaHigher 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 →Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…
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 Bois des Iles?
Charisma takes 5 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Charisma or Bois des Iles?
They last about the same: Charisma 63/100, Bois des Iles 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Charisma or Bois des Iles?
Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 60/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charisma and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach.
Is Charisma or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charisma and Bois des Iles?
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. Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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