Charlie Sunshine vs Pamplemousse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Charlie Sunshine takes 4 of 6 categories.
Charlie SunshineChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PamplemousseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charlie Sunshine4/6
Pamplemousse1/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Pamplemousse
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Charlie Sunshine
- Sillage & projection
- Charlie Sunshine
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Charlie Sunshine
- 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 SunshineRevlonPamplemousseDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 17%Had 50%Want 33%
3.85/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%
Category winnerPamplemousseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
63 votes
13%Love
70%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCharlie Sunshine
SillageCharlie Sunshine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green83%
floral65%
fruity48%
powdery30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
woody30%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamotPearGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart
FreesiaRoseViolet
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart30 to 60 minutes
PomeloAmalfi LemonNeroli
Base1 to 2 hours
TeaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall17
Winter13
Day100
Night29
Spring90
Summer100
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night8
Category winnerCharlie SunshineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,297
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#22,650
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerCharlie SunshineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharlie 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…
Reviews →Pamplemousse by DSH Perfumes is a bright, direct citrus fragrance centered on sharp, realistic fruit rinds. The opening delivers a vivid burst of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, Amalfi lemon and pomelo add juicy acidity while neroli introduces a subtle flo…
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 Sunshine or Pamplemousse?
Charlie Sunshine takes 4 of 6 categories. Charlie Sunshine is rated 3.46/5 from 68 votes; Pamplemousse is rated 3.85/5 from 40 votes. Choose Charlie Sunshine for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Charlie Sunshine or Pamplemousse?
Charlie Sunshine lasts longest (Charlie Sunshine 59/100, Pamplemousse 29/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charlie Sunshine or Pamplemousse?
Charlie Sunshine projects furthest (Charlie Sunshine 56/100, Pamplemousse 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charlie Sunshine and Pamplemousse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon.
Is Charlie Sunshine or Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charlie Sunshine is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Sunshine is the stronger pick. Charlie Sunshine suits daytime wear; Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charlie Sunshine and Pamplemousse?
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. Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomelo, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, a base of Tea and Sandalwood.
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