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Charlie vs Must de Cartier Parfum 2015

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

Updated 1,562 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Charlie

    Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Must de Cartier Parfum 2015

    Choose it for a green and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Charlie3/7
Must de Cartier Parfum 20153/7
Ratings & consensus
Must de Cartier Parfum 2015
Community sentiment
Must de Cartier Parfum 2015
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Must de Cartier Parfum 2015
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
Must de Cartier Parfum 2015Cartier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.47/ 5 · 1,313 votes
Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 249 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerMust de Cartier Parfum 2015Rating 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

53%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerMust de Cartier Parfum 2015Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMust de Cartier Parfum 2015

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value46
Category winnerCharlieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
aromatic92%
green84%
woody77%
earthy69%
aldehydic61%
green100%
vanilla86%
aromatic72%
balsamic58%
white floral44%
powdery30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and white floral

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
Jasmine
Heart
Galbanum
Base
Vanilla
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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–
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCharlieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex33
Women63
Men6
Unisex45
Women48
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews239

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 delivers a striking clash of sharp greenery and soft gourmand warmth. The spray opens with a bitter, snapped-stem surge of galbanum that immediately sets a cool, botanical tone. As the top notes settle, white jasmine blossoms introduce a delicate floral heart that smooths out the raw vegeta…

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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 or Must de Cartier Parfum 2015?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Charlie is rated 3.47/5 from 1,313 votes; Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 is rated 4.30/5 from 249 votes. Choose Charlie for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 for a green and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charlie or Must de Cartier Parfum 2015?

They last about the same: Charlie 71/100, Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charlie or Must de Cartier Parfum 2015?

Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 projects furthest (Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 70/100, Charlie 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie and Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Charlie or Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 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 Must de Cartier Parfum 2015?

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. Must de Cartier Parfum 2015 has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Galbanum, a base of Vanilla.

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