Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Montaigne

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,102 ratings analysed

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,035 FloralPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Montaigne

Caron · 1987

4.09677 votes

Rank #22,754 Yellow FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Montaigne
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Charisma2/7

Montaigne5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAvon

MontaigneCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerMontaigneRating 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

39%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerMontaigneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne

SillageMontaigne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value39

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

floral69%

white floral61%

green46%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and white 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

Top20-30 mins

MimosaBitter OrangeJasmineCorianderTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Narcissus, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Montaigne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMontaigneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 28%Casual 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#22,754

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched1987

Reviews3

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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Caron Montaigne is a sunny, textured floral with serious presence. The opening hits immediately. Sharp bitter orange and aromatic coriander spark on the skin, delivering a crisp, punchy burst that wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite recedes into a deep field of yellow florals. Powdery mimosa t…

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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, Charisma or Montaigne?

Montaigne takes 5 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Montaigne is rated 4.09/5 from 677 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Montaigne for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Montaigne?

Montaigne lasts longest (Montaigne 78/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Montaigne?

Montaigne projects furthest (Montaigne 69/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Montaigne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Narcissus, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Charisma or Montaigne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charisma and Montaigne?

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. Montaigne has top notes of Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Coriander, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).