Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Magnifica

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,673 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #1,899 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

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

Charlie Red4/7

Magnifica3/7

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

MagnificaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerMagnificaRating 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

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerMagnificaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCharlie Red

SillageCharlie Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value53

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%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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 Magnifica?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Magnifica?

Charlie Red lasts longest (Charlie Red 65/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Magnifica?

Charlie Red projects furthest (Charlie Red 60/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Red and Magnifica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid.

Is Charlie Red or Magnifica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Magnifica?

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. Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber.