Fragrance comparison

Charm vs Gujarat

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 259 ratings analysed

Charm

Journal

3.9519 votes

Rank #53,158 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gujarat

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

3.51240 votes

Rank #6,762 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gujarat takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charm
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gujarat
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Charm1/5

Gujarat4/5

Ratings & consensus: Charm
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gujarat
Sillage & projection: Gujarat
Value for money: Gujarat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gujarat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmJournal

GujaratOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 2%Want 42%

3.51/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerCharmRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

26%Like

32%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

26%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityGujarat

SillageGujarat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value70

Category winnerGujaratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeKaffir LimeLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart

VetiverBay Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSaffronOlibanum

Notes

TurmericCurry TreeAgarwood (Oud)SaffronCarawayMarigoldSandalwoodCardamomMangoGingerNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Tulsi

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night45

Spring22

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex36

Women7

Men24

Unisex73

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,762

PerfumerEllen Covey

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerGujaratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charm by Journal pairs bright Thai citrus with a warm, resinous base. Opening with a sharp fizz of kaffir lime and lemon verbena, the scent settles into a dry vetiver heart before revealing a rich foundation of agarwood and benzoin. It works exceptionally well in warm weather, offering a refreshing citrus burst that t…

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Gujarat by Olympic Orchids is a daring oriental spicy composition built around a vast array of exotic spices. It opens with a punchy, disorienting blast that settles into a complex, warm base of resinous woods and balms. This is an assertive scent for those who want to avoid mainstream sweetness, best suited for coole…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charm or Gujarat?

Gujarat takes 4 of 5 categories. Charm is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Gujarat is rated 3.51/5 from 240 votes. Choose Charm for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gujarat for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charm or Gujarat?

Gujarat lasts longest (Gujarat 78/100, Charm 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charm or Gujarat?

Gujarat projects furthest (Gujarat 70/100, Charm 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charm and Gujarat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Charm or Gujarat better for summer or winter?

Charm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm and Gujarat?

Charm has top notes of Lime, Kaffir Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Bay Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Saffron and Olibanum. Gujarat features Turmeric, Curry Tree, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Caraway.