Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Hypnotic Tuberose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,545 ratings analysed

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #2,065 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Hypnotic Tuberose

Judith Williams

3.4423 votes

Rank #21,862 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hypnotic Tuberose
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Charlie Red2/4

Hypnotic Tuberose2/4

Ratings & consensus: Charlie Red
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hypnotic Tuberose
Sillage & projection: Hypnotic Tuberose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Hypnotic TuberoseJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerCharlie RedRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Tuberose

SillageHypnotic Tuberose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and sweet

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

Top

VioletGingerBasilPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCinnamonRose

Base

Orange BlossomVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Violet and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#21,862

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Hypnotic Tuberose by Judith Williams is a bold floral composition defined by its creamy tuberose heart and spicy, ginger-infused opening. This 2012 release offers an intense, oriental floral profile that thrives in cooler weather. It is a distinctive choice for those who enjoy white florals with a noticeable, warm per…

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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 Red or Hypnotic Tuberose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Hypnotic Tuberose is rated 3.44/5 from 23 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hypnotic Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Hypnotic Tuberose lasts longest (Hypnotic Tuberose 73/100, Charlie Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Projection is very close: Hypnotic Tuberose 61/100, Charlie Red 60/100 for sillage.

Do Charlie Red and Hypnotic Tuberose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Violet and Tuberose.

Is Charlie Red or Hypnotic Tuberose better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic Tuberose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Hypnotic Tuberose?

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. Hypnotic Tuberose has top notes of Violet, Ginger, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli.