Fragrance comparison

Charlie vs Rose Scandal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,315 ratings analysed

Charlie

Revlon

3.471,313 votes

Rank #2,115 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,894 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Charlie
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Charlie1/3

Rose Scandal2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlieRevlon

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

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%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Violet. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, 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

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews239

Overall rank#66,894

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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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Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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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 Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie is rated 3.47/5 from 1,313 votes; Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Charlie for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, Charlie 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Charlie 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie and Rose Scandal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Violet.

Is Charlie or Rose Scandal better for summer or winter?

Rose Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie and Rose Scandal?

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. Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli.