Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs No. 35

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 427 ratings analysed

2 wins

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,568 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

No. 35

Sebastian Signs

5.002 votes

Rank #40,764 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 2 of 3 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
No. 35
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma2/3

No. 351/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 35
Sillage & projection: Charisma
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charisma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAvon

No. 35Sebastian Signs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo. 35

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

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

BergamotCoriander

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#40,764

PerfumerSherri Sebastian

Launched—

Reviews1

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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No. 35 by Sebastian Signs opens with a bright citrus bergamot and spicy coriander blend. As it settles, a translucent rose and jasmine floral heart emerges, resting on a base of warm amber and sheer woods. This unisex fragrance offers a clean, aromatic scent profile that fits perfectly for casual daytime wear during 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charisma or No. 35?

Charisma takes 2 of 3 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; No. 35 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose No. 35 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or No. 35?

No. 35 lasts longest (No. 35 80/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or No. 35?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 60/100, No. 35 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and No. 35 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Charisma or No. 35 better for summer or winter?

No. 35 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and No. 35?

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. No. 35 has top notes of Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber.