Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Robe d'Un Soir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,550 FloralPowdery

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Robe d'Un Soir

Carven

4.2975 votes

Rank #14,792 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Robe d'Un Soir 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.
Robe d'Un Soir
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma2/7

Robe d'Un Soir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Robe d'Un Soir
Community sentiment: Robe d'Un Soir
Longevity: Robe d'Un Soir
Sillage & projection: Robe d'Un Soir
Value for money: Charisma
Versatility: Robe d'Un Soir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charisma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAvon

Robe d'Un SoirCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirRating 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

45%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRobe d'Un Soir

SillageRobe d'Un Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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

Top

AldehydesNeroliPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangLilyJasmineOrris RootRoseCarnation

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarBenzoinSandalwoodVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Peach 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 season

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer30

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night73

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#14,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Carven created Robe d'Un Soir in 1947 as a refined floral aldehyde composition for evening wear. The opening hits immediately with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and juicy mandarin orange, giving off an initial burst of luxury bath soap freshness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals velvety ylang-ylang, crisp …

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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 Robe d'Un Soir?

Robe d'Un Soir takes 5 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Robe d'Un Soir is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Robe d'Un Soir for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Robe d'Un Soir?

Robe d'Un Soir lasts longest (Robe d'Un Soir 71/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Robe d'Un Soir?

Robe d'Un Soir projects furthest (Robe d'Un Soir 66/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Robe d'Un Soir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot.

Is Charisma or Robe d'Un Soir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Robe d'Un Soir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and Robe d'Un Soir?

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. Robe d'Un Soir has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Sandalwood.