Charlie Red vs Plenium
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Charlie RedChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PleniumChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Charlie Red2/4
Plenium2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Plenium
- Sillage & projection
- Charlie Red
- Value for money
- Plenium
- 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 RedRevlonPleniumCindy C.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
1,408 votes
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPlenium
SillageCharlie Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPleniumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
powdery69%
woody61%
amber100%
white floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose
Base
HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
JasmineBlack Currant
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberPlumViolet
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinSandalwoodOrange BlossomVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Plum, Violet and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Plenium, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews241
Overall rank#62,573
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharlie 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 …
Reviews →Plenium by Cindy C. is an amber floral fragrance built around rich fruits, lush blossoms, and warm resins. It opens with sweet tartness from black currant and clean jasmine before settling into a deep heart of dark plum, powdery violet, and amber. As the perfume rests on skin, it reveals a dense foundation of creamy s…
Reviews →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 Plenium?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Plenium is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Plenium for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Plenium?
Plenium lasts longest (Plenium 80/100, Charlie Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charlie Red or Plenium?
Projection is very close: Charlie Red 60/100, Plenium 58/100 for sillage.
Do Charlie Red and Plenium smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Plum, Violet and Black Currant.
Is Charlie Red or Plenium better for summer or winter?
Plenium suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charlie Red and Plenium?
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. Plenium has top notes of Jasmine and Black Currant, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
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