Charm of New York vs Buds Delicate Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
76%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Buds Delicate Essence takes 2 of 3 categories.
Charm of New YorkChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Buds Delicate EssenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charm of New York1/3
Buds Delicate Essence2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Buds Delicate Essence
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Charm of New York
- Fragranxe ranking
- Buds Delicate Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Charm of New YorkLe ChameauBuds Delicate EssenceLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
67%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageBuds Delicate Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral90%
fresh spicy80%
floral70%
amber60%
tropical50%
woody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, white floral and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMango
Heart1.5 to 3 hours
JasmineFrankincense
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMango
Heart2 to 3 hours
FrankincenseOlibanumJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanilla
Category winnerCharm of New YorkLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,447
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#67,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBuds Delicate EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharm of New York by Le Chameau is an oriental floral fragrance launched in 2025 as part of the brand's New York Collection. The scent opens with a sharp flash of tart bergamot paired directly with juicy, sweet mango. As the initial fruitiness settles, a core of clean jasmine and warm, resinous frankincense takes cent…
Reviews →Buds Delicate Essence by Le Chameau pairs juicy tropical fruit with warm resins and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sweet, pulpy mango. This bright fruitiness quickly settles into an unexpected heart where creamy jasmine mingles with smoky frankincense and resinous olibanum. The base res…
Reviews →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 of New York or Buds Delicate Essence?
Buds Delicate Essence takes 2 of 3 categories. Charm of New York is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes; Buds Delicate Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Charm of New York for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Buds Delicate Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which projects more, Charm of New York or Buds Delicate Essence?
Buds Delicate Essence projects furthest (Buds Delicate Essence 50/100, Charm of New York 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charm of New York and Buds Delicate Essence smell similar?
Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mango, Jasmine and Frankincense.
Is Charm of New York or Buds Delicate Essence better for summer or winter?
Buds Delicate Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charm of New York and Buds Delicate Essence?
Charm of New York has top notes of Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Jasmine and Frankincense, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Buds Delicate Essence has top notes of Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Frankincense, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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