Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Victus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #23,631 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Victus

JAFRA

3.437 votes

Rank #24,647 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Victus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma3/4

Victus1/4

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

VictusJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 44%Had 39%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

71%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value64

Category winnerVictusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

woody74%

herbal65%

fresh56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top

CitrusesThyme

Heart

BasilLavenderGeranium

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesThyme, Lavender, Geranium and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#24,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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 …

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Victus by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men, launched in 2021. It opens with a sharp burst of citruses and thyme, moving into a heart of basil, lavender, and geranium. The base notes of patchouli, woods, and musk provide a grounding finish that settles comfortably on the skin for daily wear.

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 Victus?

Charisma takes 3 of 4 categories. Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Victus is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Victus for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Victus?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 69/100, Victus 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Victus?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 58/100, Victus 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Victus smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Lavender, Geranium and Basil.

Is Charisma or Victus better for summer or winter?

Charisma suits daytime wear; Victus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and Victus?

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. Victus has top notes of Citruses and Thyme, heart notes of Basil, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Musk.