Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Roxane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 439 ratings analysed

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,568 FloralPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Roxane

Arno Sorel

4.2114 votes

Rank #21,507 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roxane takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Roxane
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma2/5

Roxane3/5

Ratings & consensus: Roxane
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roxane
Sillage & projection: Roxane
Value for money: Charisma
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

RoxaneArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerRoxaneRating 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

50%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRoxane

SillageRoxane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and fresh

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

AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Roxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…

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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 Roxane?

Roxane takes 3 of 5 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Roxane?

Roxane lasts longest (Roxane 70/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Roxane?

Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Roxane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charisma or Roxane better for summer or winter?

Roxane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and Roxane?

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. Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.