Fragrance comparison

Charlie vs Rosa Imperial

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,345 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charlie

Revlon

3.471,313 votes

Rank #2,087 White FloralAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

Rosa Imperial

Phebo

3.5632 votes

Rank #44,047 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie takes 4 of 6 categories.

Charlie
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rosa Imperial
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Charlie4/6

Rosa Imperial2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlieRevlon

Rosa ImperialPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 22%Want 55%

Category winnerCharlieRating 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

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerRosa ImperialMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityCharlie

SillageCharlie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, woody and aromatic

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

AldehydesHerbal Notes

Heart

RoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Jasmine, Gardenia and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRosa ImperialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews239

Overall rank#44,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Phebo launched Rosa Imperial in 2010 as a woody floral composition built around sharp aldehydes and lush gardenia. The opening bursts with a soapy, herbal fizz that immediately cuts through the air. As the initial sharp edge softens, heart notes of gardenia and jasmine take center stage, while rose stays surprisingly …

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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 Rosa Imperial?

Charlie takes 4 of 6 categories. Charlie is rated 3.47/5 from 1,313 votes; Rosa Imperial is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes. Choose Charlie for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rosa Imperial for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie or Rosa Imperial?

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

Which projects more, Charlie or Rosa Imperial?

Charlie projects furthest (Charlie 67/100, Rosa Imperial 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie and Rosa Imperial smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Jasmine, Gardenia and Sandalwood.

Is Charlie or Rosa Imperial better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charlie is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie is the stronger pick. Rosa Imperial suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie and Rosa Imperial?

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. Rosa Imperial has top notes of Aldehydes and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.