Fragrance comparison

CHArisma 茶不思 vs Lilas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

CHArisma 茶不思

To Define 寓义

4.502 votes

Rank #58,194 CitrusPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #52,189 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas takes 4 of 4 categories.

CHArisma 茶不思
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring.
Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CHArisma 茶不思0/4

Lilas4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lilas
Sillage & projection: Lilas
Value for money: Lilas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lilas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHArisma 茶不思To Define 寓义

LilasBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLilas

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLilasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotMandarin

Heart

Lily of the ValleyWhite TeaVioletMimosaIrisFern

Base

CedarAmberTonkaMusk

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotTarragonCinnamonAniseLemon

Heart

LilacOrange BlossomCarnationTuberoseJasmineVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisoak mossCedarAmberCivetOrrisTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily of the Valley, Violet and Cedar. 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

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,189

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CHArisma 茶不思 by To Define 寓义 opens with a bright splash of Bitter Orange and Bergamot, giving a bitter yet refreshing citrus start. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the initial rind like sharpness shifts into a dry, floral heart where White Tea and powdery Iris take control. It is a quiet fragrance that keep…

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Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Anise and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandal…

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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 茶不思 or Lilas?

Lilas takes 4 of 4 categories. CHArisma 茶不思 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose CHArisma 茶不思 for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CHArisma 茶不思 or Lilas?

Lilas lasts longest (Lilas 100/100, CHArisma 茶不思 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CHArisma 茶不思 or Lilas?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, CHArisma 茶不思 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CHArisma 茶不思 and Lilas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Violet and Cedar.

Is CHArisma 茶不思 or Lilas better for summer or winter?

Lilas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CHArisma 茶不思 and Lilas?

CHArisma 茶不思 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, White Tea, Violet and Mimosa, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka and Musk. Lilas has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, oak moss and Cedar.