Fragrance comparison

Charlotte vs Legend of Nilo

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Charlotte

BEAUTY SOU

4.502 votes

Rank #42,533 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Legend of Nilo

Mundus

4.836 votes

Rank #44,303 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend of Nilo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charlotte
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Legend of Nilo
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlotte1/4

Legend of Nilo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legend of Nilo
Sillage & projection: Legend of Nilo
Value for money: Legend of Nilo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlotte

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlotteBEAUTY SOU

Legend of NiloMundus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityLegend of Nilo

SillageLegend of Nilo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLegend of NiloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

fresh100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

amber77%

caramel69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lily of the ValleyIndian LotusLemonBergamotNectarinePeachCoconut

Heart

VioletTahitian GardeniaOrange BlossomYlang YlangBarkJasmineIrisOrchid

Base

CedarMuskCaramelCotton CandySandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

Top15-30 mins

LemonCaramelPassionfruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Lemon, Musk and Caramel. Durations are only published for Legend of Nilo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 23%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharlotteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlotte by BEAUTY SOU opens with a bright splash of nectarine, bergamot, and lemon, quickly rounded out by tropical coconut and watery lotus. As the initial citrus crispness subsides, white floral heart notes take over, led by Tahitian gardenia, jasmine, and orange blossom with subtle warmth from clove and cinnamon.…

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Legend of Nilo by Mundus starts with an unexpected clash that immediately makes sense on skin. Tart lemon slices drop straight into warm, buttery caramel and pulpy passionfruit. It smells like a solar gourmand with genuine citrus bite. Within twenty minutes, dewy lily of the valley cuts through the rich sugar, keeping…

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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, Charlotte or Legend of Nilo?

Legend of Nilo takes 3 of 4 categories. Charlotte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Legend of Nilo is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Charlotte for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Legend of Nilo for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlotte or Legend of Nilo?

Legend of Nilo lasts longest (Legend of Nilo 72/100, Charlotte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlotte or Legend of Nilo?

Legend of Nilo projects furthest (Legend of Nilo 70/100, Charlotte 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlotte and Legend of Nilo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Lemon, Musk and Caramel.

Is Charlotte or Legend of Nilo better for summer or winter?

Charlotte suits daytime wear; Legend of Nilo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlotte and Legend of Nilo?

Charlotte has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Indian Lotus, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Tahitian Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cedar, Musk, Caramel and Cotton Candy. Legend of Nilo has top notes of Lemon, Caramel and Passionfruit, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla.