Fragrance comparison

Charm vs UnderOUD

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Charm

Journal

3.9519 votes

Rank #53,019 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

UnderOUD

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.7117 votes

Rank #47,947 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

UnderOUD takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charm
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
UnderOUD
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Charm2/5

UnderOUD3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmJournal

UnderOUDThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 2%Want 42%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 8%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

29%Love

24%Like

41%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityUnderOUD

SillageUnderOUD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value28

Category winnerCharmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

vanilla100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

GeraniumPepperOlibanumPlumSage

Heart

SandalwoodBalsam FirFirPatchouliSaffronVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMuskBenzoinCastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesVetiver, 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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex36

Women7

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUnderOUDHigher 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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UnderOUD by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with an intriguing contrast of sharp black pepper, aromatic sage, and ripe dark plum, supported by smoky olibanum resin. As the fragrance settles, lush balsam fir needles, cedar, and earthy patchouli take center stage alongside a trace of tingly saffron. The extended dry dow…

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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 UnderOUD?

UnderOUD takes 3 of 5 categories. Charm is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; UnderOUD is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Charm for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose UnderOUD for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charm or UnderOUD?

UnderOUD lasts longest (UnderOUD 76/100, Charm 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charm or UnderOUD?

UnderOUD projects furthest (UnderOUD 69/100, Charm 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charm and UnderOUD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Saffron.

Is Charm or UnderOUD better for summer or winter?

Charm suits daytime wear; UnderOUD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm and UnderOUD?

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. UnderOUD has top notes of Geranium, Pepper, Olibanum and Plum, heart notes of Sandalwood, Balsam Fir, Fir and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.