Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Lilia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,542 ratings analysed

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #2,064 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lilia

Afnan

4.1020 votes

Rank #35,893 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lilia
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Red2/5

Lilia3/5

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

LiliaAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerLiliaRating 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

50%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLilia

SillageLilia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value84

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%

floral92%

tuberose84%

citrus77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

Top

VioletLilacYlang-YlangClove

Heart

MagnoliaTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base

AmberMuskAkigalawood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Violet, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#35,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Lilia opens bright, loud and intensely floral, then settles into a smoother white-floral aura that feels more elegant after the first hour or two. Expect tuberose, orange blossom and lilac over soft amber, musk and woods. It suits someone who enjoys classic feminine florals with real presence. Sample first if orange 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charlie Red or Lilia?

Lilia takes 3 of 5 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Lilia is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lilia for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Lilia?

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

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Lilia?

Lilia projects furthest (Lilia 65/100, Charlie Red 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Red and Lilia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Violet, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charlie Red or Lilia better for summer or winter?

Lilia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Lilia?

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. Lilia has top notes of Violet, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Clove, heart notes of Magnolia, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Musk and Akigalawood.