Charisma vs Spectacular
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spectacular takes 4 of 7 categories.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SpectacularChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Charisma3/7
Spectacular4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Spectacular
- Community sentiment
- Spectacular
- Longevity
- Spectacular
- Sillage & projection
- Spectacular
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Charisma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CharismaAvonSpectacularJoan CollinsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerSpectacularRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
118 votes
Category winnerSpectacularMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpectacular
SillageSpectacular
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
amber100%
white floral92%
woody84%
animalic77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root
Base
CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille
Top20-30 mins
GardeniaAldehydesPeachBergamotGreen Notes
Heart3-4 hrs
TuberoseNarcissusJasmineBenzoinYlang-YlangSandalwoodOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetMuskIncenseLeatherAmberPatchouliStyraxVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Spectacular, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter94
Day78
Night100
Category winnerCharismaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1968
Reviews62
Overall rank#6,590
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharisma 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…
Reviews →Joan Collins Spectacular smells like unapologetic 1980s theatrical glamor captured inside a glass flacon. The first spray explodes with crisp green aldehydes and ripe peach before rich gardenia takes over the room. It does not whisper. Warm honeyed tuberose and earthy oakmoss quickly join the party, anchored by a deep…
Reviews →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 Spectacular?
Spectacular takes 4 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Spectacular is rated 4.09/5 from 118 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Spectacular for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Charisma or Spectacular?
Spectacular lasts longest (Spectacular 81/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charisma or Spectacular?
Spectacular projects furthest (Spectacular 72/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charisma and Spectacular smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Charisma or Spectacular better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Spectacular suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charisma and Spectacular?
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. Spectacular has top notes of Gardenia, Aldehydes, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Narcissus, Jasmine and Benzoin, a base of Civet, Musk, Incense and Leather.
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