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Charlie Sunshine vs Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale

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

Updated 114 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Charlie Sunshine

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Sunshine3/7
Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale3/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Community sentiment
Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Charlie Sunshine
Value for money
Charlie Sunshine
Versatility
Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Charlie Sunshine

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Charlie SunshineRevlon
Fleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleL'Occitane en Provence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.46/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 17%Had 50%Want 33%
4.02/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%
Category winnerFleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

63 votes

26%Love
61%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerFleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCharlie Sunshine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value33
Category winnerCharlie SunshineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green83%
floral65%
fruity48%
powdery30%
floral100%
citrus91%
rose83%
powdery74%
musky65%
fresh56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamotPearGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart
FreesiaRoseViolet
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Cherry BlossomRoseViolet
Base4-6 hrs
Musk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer100
Fall17
Winter13
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer74
Fall37
Winter26
Day100
Night21
Category winnerFleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 21%Party 7%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#35,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCharlie SunshineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie Sunshine by Revlon is a bright citrus fragrance that captures the essence of a warm summer day. It opens with a sparkling burst of mandarin orange, grapefruit, and bergamot, balanced by a green edge. The heart of freesia and rose provides a clean, feminine floral touch, while the base of musk and sandalwood ad…

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L'Occitane en Provence Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale bottles the brisk sensation of early spring in Southern France. It starts with a zesty burst of mandarin orange and bergamot peel that cuts through crisp morning air. Soon, tender cherry blossom petals step forward alongside pale garden rose and gentle violet pow…

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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 Sunshine or Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Charlie Sunshine is rated 3.46/5 from 68 votes; Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale is rated 4.02/5 from 46 votes. Choose Charlie Sunshine for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Sunshine or Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale?

They last about the same: Charlie Sunshine 59/100, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Sunshine or Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale?

Charlie Sunshine projects furthest (Charlie Sunshine 56/100, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Sunshine and Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Charlie Sunshine or Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charlie Sunshine is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale is the stronger pick. Charlie Sunshine suits daytime wear; Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Sunshine and Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale?

Charlie Sunshine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk.

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