Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Charisma

Maori Collection

4.504 votes

Rank #54,841 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition

Prada

3.7818 votes

Rank #36,175 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Charisma2/5

Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charisma
Sillage & projection: Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition
Value for money: Charisma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaMaori Collection

Prada L'Homme Velvet EditionPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.78/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillagePrada L'Homme Velvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value22

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

powdery77%

violet69%

green61%

powdery100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green Bell PepperNeroliThyme

Heart2 to 4 hours

Italian IrisVioletYlang YlangGeraniumAmber

Base4 to 6 hours

Indian PatchouliAustralian SandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Top15-30 mins

NeroliCarrot SeedsCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMateGeraniumViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Category winnerPrada L'Homme Velvet EditionLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,175

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada L'Homme Velvet EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charisma by Maori Collection presents an unusual green floral profile tailored for men. Released in 2024, the fragrance does not behave like a standard neroli perfume, opening instead with a sharp, botanical blend of green bell pepper, herbaceous thyme, and clean neroli. As the opening settles, the heart develops a re…

Reviews →

Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition puts a richer, darker spin on the clean luxury soap DNA that defined the original pillar. The first spray releases a brisk burst of neroli and crushed cardamom, but the sparkle is quickly grounded by an earthy carrot seed bite. Within twenty minutes, the house's signature powdery iris take…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charisma or Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition?

Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Charisma is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition is rated 3.78/5 from 18 votes. Choose Charisma for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 70/100, Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition?

Projection is very close: Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition 68/100, Charisma 67/100 for sillage.

Do Charisma and Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Italian Iris, Violet and Geranium.

Is Charisma or Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition better for summer or winter?

Charisma suits daytime wear; Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charisma and Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition?

Charisma has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Neroli and Thyme, heart notes of Italian Iris, Violet, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of Indian Patchouli, Australian Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition has top notes of Neroli, Carrot Seeds, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Mate, Geranium and Violet, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.