Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Smeraldo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,537 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #1,857 White FloralFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Red takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Charlie Red3/5

Smeraldo2/5

Ratings & consensus: Charlie Red
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smeraldo
Sillage & projection: Smeraldo
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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

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

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageSmeraldo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value56

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%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and floral

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

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Peach, Plum and Violet. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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 Smeraldo?

Charlie Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo lasts longest (Smeraldo 69/100, Charlie Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo projects furthest (Smeraldo 63/100, Charlie Red 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Red and Smeraldo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Peach, Plum and Violet.

Is Charlie Red or Smeraldo better for summer or winter?

Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Smeraldo?

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. Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber.