Fragrance comparison

Charlotte vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Charlotte

BEAUTY SOU

4.502 votes

Rank #41,541 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Way You Kiss Me takes 4 of 4 categories.

Charlotte
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Charlotte0/4

The Way You Kiss Me4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Way You Kiss Me
Sillage & projection: The Way You Kiss Me
Value for money: The Way You Kiss Me
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Way You Kiss Me

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlotteBEAUTY SOU

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

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

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Way You Kiss Me

SillageThe Way You Kiss Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Coconut and Musk. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeHigher 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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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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 The Way You Kiss Me?

The Way You Kiss Me takes 4 of 4 categories. Charlotte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Charlotte for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlotte or The Way You Kiss Me?

The Way You Kiss Me lasts longest (The Way You Kiss Me 73/100, Charlotte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlotte or The Way You Kiss Me?

Projection is very close: The Way You Kiss Me 65/100, Charlotte 63/100 for sillage.

Do Charlotte and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Coconut and Musk.

Is Charlotte or The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

Charlotte suits daytime wear; The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlotte and The Way You Kiss Me?

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. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.