Fragrance comparison

Charm vs Queen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Charm

Journal

3.9519 votes

Rank #53,019 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Queen

Salas

—0 votes

Rank #72,956 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Charm
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Queen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Charm2/4

Queen2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmJournal

QueenSalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 2%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityQueen

SillageQueen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCharmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

GalbanumCinnamonSaffronNutmegLime

Heart

OlibanumBenzoinCypressGeranium

Base

CedarMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesLime, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex36

Women7

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharmHigher 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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Queen by Salas is a rich spicy amber perfume that delivers an immediate hit of crushed green galbanum and tart lime before settling into cozy cinnamon, nutmeg, and warm saffron. In the base, earthy cedar and smooth agarwood create a lingering, full-bodied warmth. It feels grounded, cozy, and distinctly upscale on skin…

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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 lasts longer, Charm or Queen?

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

Which projects more, Charm or Queen?

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

Do Charm and Queen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Saffron.

Is Charm or Queen better for summer or winter?

Charm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm and Queen?

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. Queen has top notes of Galbanum, Cinnamon, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Olibanum, Benzoin, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Ambergris and Agarwood (Oud).