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Charlie Red vs L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2

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

Updated 1,549 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Charlie Red4/7
L'Incontournable Blue Lady 22/7
Ratings & consensus
Charlie Red
Community sentiment
L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Charlie Red
Value for money
Charlie Red
Versatility
L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2
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
L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Rasasi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 32%Had 26%Want 42%
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

15%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerL'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCharlie Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value64
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%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
ozonic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

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
Notes
Violet LeavesMuskPeachPlumTuberoseVanillaAmberJasmineSandalwoodYlang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Plum 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–
Spring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night31
Category winnerL'Incontournable Blue Lady 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women87
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#28,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 by Rasasi offers a floral-forward profile centered on white blossoms and soft fruit. This scent feels clean and approachable, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. It relies on a blend of jasmine and tuberose that settles into a musky, powdery base, ideal for those seeking a formal b…

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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 L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is rated 3.67/5 from 27 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

They last about the same: Charlie Red 65/100, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

Charlie Red projects furthest (Charlie Red 60/100, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Red and L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 smell similar?

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

Is Charlie Red or L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 is the stronger pick. L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2?

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. L'Incontournable Blue Lady 2 features Violet Leaves, Musk, Peach, Plum and Tuberose.

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