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Charisma vs Filly

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

Updated 471 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Filly takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Charisma

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Filly

    Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Charisma1/7
Filly6/7
Ratings & consensus
Filly
Community sentiment
Filly
Longevity
Filly
Sillage & projection
Filly
Value for money
Filly
Versatility
Filly
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Charisma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CharismaAvon
FillyRoberto Capucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%
Category winnerFillyRating 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

54%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerFillyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityFilly

SillageFilly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value83
Category winnerFillyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
floral100%
green92%
rose84%
woody77%
aldehydic69%
earthy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral

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 NotesPeachNeroliBergamot
Heart
RoseHyacinthCarnationYlang-YlangOrchidJasmine
Base
oak mossCivettaVetyverMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Neroli 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
Spring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Category winnerFillyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex27
Women70
Men0
Unisex38
Women63
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#20,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Filly by Roberto Capucci is a classic 1983 chypre floral that balances sharp green notes with rich, spicy florals. It features a prominent aldehydic opening followed by a heart of rose and carnation, grounding itself in deep oakmoss, civet, and vetiver. This fragrance is an ideal choice for enthusiasts looking for a r…

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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 Filly?

Filly takes 6 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Filly is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Filly for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Filly?

Filly lasts longest (Filly 73/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Filly?

Filly projects furthest (Filly 65/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Filly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Neroli and Peach.

Is Charisma or Filly better for summer or winter?

For summer, Filly is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Filly suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and Filly?

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. Filly has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Peach and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Hyacinth, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Vetyver and Musk.

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