Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Hysterica

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,674 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #1,996 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Hysterica

Gritti

3.30152 votes

Rank #15,032 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Hysterica
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Charlie Red4/7

Hysterica3/7

Ratings & consensus: Charlie Red
Community sentiment: Charlie Red
Longevity: Hysterica
Sillage & projection: Hysterica
Value for money: Charlie Red
Versatility: Hysterica
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

HystericaGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

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

33%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

27%Dislike

14%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerCharlie RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityHysterica

SillageHysterica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value30

Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

honey84%

white floral77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneyPlumWhite Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

Bubble GumTuberoseGardenia

Base5 to 8 hours

LiquorPalisander RosewoodVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Plum, Tuberose and Honey. Durations are only published for Hysterica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer56

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night89

Category winnerHystericaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#15,032

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews24

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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Hysterica by Gritti is an extroverted floral fruity gourmand built around sweet honey, dark plum, and vibrant white florals. The opening delivers a sharp burst of white pepper alongside sticky plum and golden honey, creating an immediate and daring impression. As the fragrance develops, tuberose and gardenia emerge wi…

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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 Hysterica?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Hysterica is rated 3.30/5 from 152 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hysterica for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Hysterica?

Hysterica lasts longest (Hysterica 74/100, Charlie Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Hysterica?

Hysterica projects furthest (Hysterica 67/100, Charlie Red 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Red and Hysterica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Plum, Tuberose and Honey.

Is Charlie Red or Hysterica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hysterica is the stronger pick. For winter, Hysterica is the stronger pick. Hysterica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Hysterica?

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. Hysterica has top notes of Honey, Plum and White Pepper, heart notes of Bubble Gum, Tuberose and Gardenia, a base of Liquor, Palisander Rosewood, Vanilla and Benzoin.