Fragrance comparison

Charlie Gold vs Flame

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,599 ratings analysed

Charlie Gold

Revlon

3.691,595 votes

Rank #1,744 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Flame

Inubi

4.504 votes

Rank #49,648 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flame takes 2 of 3 categories.

Charlie Gold
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Flame
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Gold1/3

Flame2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie GoldRevlon

FlameInubi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,483 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFlame

SillageFlame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both warm spicy, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ApricotAmberCaramelCinnamonPeachSandalwoodClovesPlumRoseJasmineMuskOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumPeachCinnamon

Heart

RoseCuminClovesVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesAmber, Cinnamon, Peach 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews237

Overall rank#49,648

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharlie GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie Gold by Revlon is a warm, spicy floriental that centers on a rich blend of apricot, cinnamon, and caramel. Launched in 1995, it remains a favorite for its cozy, retro profile. It performs best during the cooler months of autumn and winter, offering a sunny, nostalgic scent that hugs the skin comfortably throug…

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Flame by Inubi is a warm, woody aromatic fragrance that leans into rich autumnal tones. Centered around a dense plum and peach opening followed by a spicy heart of cumin and cloves, it settles into a lasting base of sandalwood and amber. This scent offers a distinct, mature profile suitable for cooler evenings or cris…

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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 Gold or Flame?

Flame takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 1,595 votes; Flame is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Charlie Gold for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Flame for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Gold or Flame?

Flame lasts longest (Flame 72/100, Charlie Gold 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Gold or Flame?

Flame projects furthest (Flame 68/100, Charlie Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Gold and Flame smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Cinnamon, Peach and Sandalwood.

Is Charlie Gold or Flame better for summer or winter?

Flame suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Gold and Flame?

Charlie Gold features Apricot, Amber, Caramel, Cinnamon and Peach. Flame has top notes of Plum, Peach and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Cumin, Cloves and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar.