Fragrance comparison

Charm vs Oud Tonic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Charm

Journal

3.9519 votes

Rank #53,019 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Oud Tonic

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.1735 votes

Rank #26,471 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Tonic takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charm
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Tonic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Charm1/5

Oud Tonic4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmJournal

Oud TonicThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 2%Want 42%

4.17/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%

Category winnerOud TonicRating 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

51%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOud Tonic

SillageOud Tonic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCharmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top

Juniper BerriesLimePear BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart

ClovesSaffronVetiverOlibanumLabdanum

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)LeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Vetiver, Agarwood (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

Spring95

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex36

Women7

Men45

Unisex50

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOud TonicHigher 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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Oud Tonic by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with a sharp burst of lime and gin-like juniper berries before revealing a spicy heart of saffron and cloves. Rather than leaning heavy or syrupy, the agarwood base stays dry and airy on skin. It fits spring daytime wear, tropical heat, and casual afternoon outings when dar…

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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 Oud Tonic?

Oud Tonic takes 4 of 5 categories. Charm is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Oud Tonic is rated 4.17/5 from 35 votes. Choose Charm for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Tonic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charm or Oud Tonic?

They last about the same: Oud Tonic 69/100, Charm 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charm or Oud Tonic?

Oud Tonic projects furthest (Oud Tonic 60/100, Charm 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charm and Oud Tonic smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Charm or Oud Tonic better for summer or winter?

Charm suits daytime wear; Oud Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm and Oud Tonic?

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. Oud Tonic has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lime, Pear Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Saffron, Vetiver and Olibanum, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Musk.