Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs First Blush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #22,308 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #59,996 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma4/5

First Blush1/5

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

CharismaAyliroma

First BlushClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Basil and Neroli. Durations are only published for First Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#59,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

Reviews →

First Blush by Clean offers a crisp, herbal wash of scent that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. The opening hits with tangy bergamot, steeped white tea, and crushed mint leaves, delivering a refreshing burst of green energy. As the initial brightness settles, soft neroli and jasmine petals mingle with 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charisma or First Blush?

Charisma takes 4 of 5 categories. Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or First Blush?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 69/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or First Blush?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 58/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and First Blush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Basil and Neroli.

Is Charisma or First Blush better for summer or winter?

Charisma suits daytime wear; First Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and First Blush?

Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver. First Blush has top notes of Bergamot, White Tea and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Basil, a base of Musk, Cashmirwood and Amber.