Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Gabrielle Essence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5,309 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #1,963 White FloralFloral

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Gabrielle Essence

Chanel

4.063,787 votes

Rank #28,533 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Red takes 5 of 7 categories.

Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Gabrielle Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Red5/7

Gabrielle Essence2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gabrielle Essence
Community sentiment: Gabrielle Essence
Longevity: Charlie Red
Sillage & projection: Charlie Red
Value for money: Charlie Red
Versatility: Charlie Red
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 RedRevlon

Gabrielle EssenceChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 3,787 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,408 votes

40%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,787 votes

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCharlie Red

SillageCharlie Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose

Base

HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesPeachRed FruitsBlack CurrantPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gabrielle Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCharlie RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 36%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#28,533

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie 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 …

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Chanel Gabrielle Essence delivers a lush wash of sunlit white petals, tart red berries, and ripe peach. It is bright yet creamy. Olivier Polge crafted this Eau de Parfum with a heavier dose of Grasse tuberose and milky sandalwood than the original Gabrielle, giving it serious presence without turning harsh. The first …

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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 Red or Gabrielle Essence?

Charlie Red takes 5 of 7 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Gabrielle Essence is rated 4.06/5 from 3,787 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Gabrielle Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Gabrielle Essence?

They last about the same: Charlie Red 65/100, Gabrielle Essence 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Gabrielle Essence?

Projection is very close: Charlie Red 60/100, Gabrielle Essence 58/100 for sillage.

Do Charlie Red and Gabrielle Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and tuberose accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Tuberose.

Is Charlie Red or Gabrielle Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charlie Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Red is the stronger pick. Gabrielle Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Gabrielle Essence?

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. Gabrielle Essence has top notes of Citruses, Peach, Red Fruits and Black Currant, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.