Fragrance comparison

Charlie vs Murasaki

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,550 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charlie

Revlon

3.471,313 votes

Rank #2,297 White FloralAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Murasaki

Shiseido

4.09237 votes

Rank #29,738 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Charlie
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Murasaki
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Charlie5/7

Murasaki2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlieRevlon

MurasakiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMurasakiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

1,199 votes

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerMurasakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCharlie

SillageCharlie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCharlieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

earthy77%

rose69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, green and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGalbanumJasmineGardenia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCorianderWhite LilyViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskVanilla

Top

HiacynthGalbanumGardeniaBergamotPeach

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRoseLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Galbanum, Jasmine and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharlieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

Men3

Unisex21

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews239

Overall rank#29,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharlieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie by Revlon is a classic 1973 floral aldehyde fragrance that defined an era. It opens with a bright blast of aldehydes, galbanum, and hyacinth. The heart blooms with jasmine and lily of the valley, settling into an earthy, mossy base of vetiver and sandalwood. This remains a distinct, high-personality scent for …

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Murasaki opens with a sharp, cold snap of green galbanum and hyacinth, mimicking wet spring earth and crushed stems. As it warms on skin, the initial crispness softens, revealing a powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose. The base settles into a dry oakmoss and soft leather that lingers quietly. It suits collecto…

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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 or Murasaki?

Charlie takes 5 of 7 categories. Charlie is rated 3.47/5 from 1,313 votes; Murasaki is rated 4.09/5 from 237 votes. Choose Charlie for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Murasaki for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charlie or Murasaki?

Charlie lasts longest (Charlie 71/100, Murasaki 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie or Murasaki?

Charlie projects furthest (Charlie 67/100, Murasaki 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie and Murasaki smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Galbanum, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Charlie or Murasaki better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charlie is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie and Murasaki?

Charlie has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Jasmine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Coriander and White Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Murasaki has top notes of Hiacynth, Galbanum, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Rose and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Musk.