Fragrance comparison

Charlie Breeze vs Eclipse 1996

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 381 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charlie Breeze

Revlon

3.8614 votes

Rank #46,700 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Eclipse 1996

Oriflame

3.55367 votes

Rank #20,850 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Breeze takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charlie Breeze
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eclipse 1996
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Charlie Breeze3/5

Eclipse 19962/5

Ratings & consensus: Charlie Breeze
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charlie Breeze
Sillage & projection: Charlie Breeze
Value for money: Eclipse 1996
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eclipse 1996

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie BreezeRevlon

Eclipse 1996Oriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 4%Had 24%Want 72%

3.55/ 5 · 367 votes

Have 11%Had 89%Want 0%

Category winnerCharlie BreezeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

14%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

367 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityCharlie Breeze

SillageCharlie Breeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value87

Category winnerEclipse 1996Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

fresh spicy42%

aquatic100%

fresh91%

white floral83%

green74%

rose65%

citrus56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeAmalfi LemonMelonBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumRed Berries

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top

Green NotesMelonOrange

Heart

Water NotesLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesMelon, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEclipse 1996Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie Breeze by Revlon is a floral aquatic scent that brings a crisp, citrus-forward profile to everyday wear. Launched in 2006, it pairs bright lime and lemon top notes with a gentle heart of jasmine and lily of the valley. It serves as a light, refreshing option for warm spring days or casual office environments w…

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Oriflame Eclipse 1996 opens with a sharp burst of green notes, sliced melon, and bright orange rind. Within minutes, clean water notes surge forward alongside lily-of-the-valley, rose, and white jasmine. As the initial dewiness evaporates, a soft musk base clings close to the skin. It feels crisp, cool, and airy, mirr…

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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, Charlie Breeze or Eclipse 1996?

Charlie Breeze takes 3 of 5 categories. Charlie Breeze is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; Eclipse 1996 is rated 3.55/5 from 367 votes. Choose Charlie Breeze for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eclipse 1996 for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Breeze or Eclipse 1996?

Charlie Breeze lasts longest (Charlie Breeze 48/100, Eclipse 1996 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Breeze or Eclipse 1996?

Charlie Breeze projects furthest (Charlie Breeze 55/100, Eclipse 1996 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Breeze and Eclipse 1996 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Melon, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Charlie Breeze or Eclipse 1996 better for summer or winter?

Charlie Breeze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Breeze and Eclipse 1996?

Charlie Breeze has top notes of Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Eclipse 1996 has top notes of Green Notes, Melon and Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk.