Charlie Red vs Flair
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Charlie Red takes 6 of 7 categories.
Charlie RedChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
FlairChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Charlie Red6/7
Flair1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Charlie Red
- Community sentiment
- Charlie Red
- Longevity
- Charlie Red
- Sillage & projection
- Charlie Red
- Value for money
- Charlie Red
- Versatility
- Flair
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charlie Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Charlie RedRevlonFlairRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
3.12/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%
Category winnerCharlie RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
1,408 votes
14%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
27%Dislike
2%Hate
85 votes
Category winnerCharlie RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCharlie Red
SillageCharlie Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharlie RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
powdery69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
floral77%
woody69%
patchouli61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose
Base
HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top
Black CurrantPassionfruit
Heart
PeonyYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliPralinePlum
InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer55
Fall75
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerFlairMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews241
Overall rank#16,784
PerfumerAnnie Buzantian
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharlie Red by Revlon is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a prominent tuberose heart. Launched in 1993, this perfume creates a strong white floral presence with sweet, powdery, and woody undertones. It performs best during cool spring days or casual evening outings, offering a memorable, distinct profile …
Reviews →Flair by Revlon is a 2006 chypre fragrance for women. It balances juicy black currant and passionfruit top notes against a floral heart of peony and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down relies on a earthy base of patchouli, praline, and plum, creating a distinct scent profile that bridges the gap between fruity sweetness …
Reviews →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 Red or Flair?
Charlie Red takes 6 of 7 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Flair is rated 3.12/5 from 93 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Flair for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Flair?
They last about the same: Charlie Red 65/100, Flair 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Charlie Red or Flair?
Charlie Red projects furthest (Charlie Red 60/100, Flair 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charlie Red and Flair smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Charlie Red or Flair better for summer or winter?
For summer, Flair is the stronger pick. For winter, Flair is the stronger pick. Flair suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charlie Red and Flair?
Charlie Red has top notes of Gardenia, Peach, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Flair has top notes of Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Peony, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Plum.
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