Fragrance comparison

Charlie Breeze vs Nina L'Elixir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,450 ratings analysed

Charlie Breeze

Revlon

3.8614 votes

Rank #41,365 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charlie Breeze
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Charlie Breeze1/5

Nina L'Elixir4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie BreezeRevlon

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 4%Had 24%Want 72%

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNina L'ElixirRating 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

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageCharlie Breeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNina L'ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

fresh spicy42%

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and fresh

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

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Red Berries and Musk. 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher 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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Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

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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, Charlie Breeze or Nina L'Elixir?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Charlie Breeze is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes. Choose Charlie Breeze for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Breeze or Nina L'Elixir?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Charlie Breeze 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Breeze or Nina L'Elixir?

Projection is very close: Charlie Breeze 55/100, Nina L'Elixir 54/100 for sillage.

Do Charlie Breeze and Nina L'Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Red Berries and Musk.

Is Charlie Breeze or Nina L'Elixir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charlie Breeze and Nina L'Elixir?

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. Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar.