Fragrance comparison

Charm Offensive vs Est. 88

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Charm Offensive

Perfume Cult

3.502 votes

Rank #70,116 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Est. 88

Ted Baker

3.8312 votes

Rank #60,537 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Est. 88 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charm Offensive
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Est. 88
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charm Offensive1/4

Est. 883/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charm Offensive
Sillage & projection: Est. 88
Value for money: Est. 88
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Est. 88

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charm OffensivePerfume Cult

Est. 88Ted Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCharm Offensive

SillageEst. 88

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEst. 88Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumKashmir woodCedarLilySageIris

Base

VetiverTonka BeanPatchouliAmberGuaiac WoodVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,116

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,537

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEst. 88Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charm Offensive is a unisex aromatic woody spicy fragrance with a bright citrus and cardamom opening, a green floral wood heart, and a warmer base of vetiver, tonka, patchouli, amber, guaiac wood and vanilla. It reads polished rather than loud, with a clean modern woody feel and a touch of sweetness in the dry-down. B…

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Ted Baker Est. 88 is an understated floral fragrance that leans heavily on fresh citrus and green undertones. It wears like a crisp linen shirt on a warm spring afternoon, layering bright mandarin orange over a quiet backdrop of dry vetiver. It is a clean, office-friendly scent built for women who prefer subtle, perso…

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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 Offensive or Est. 88?

Est. 88 takes 3 of 4 categories. Charm Offensive is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Charm Offensive for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charm Offensive or Est. 88?

Charm Offensive lasts longest (Charm Offensive 60/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charm Offensive or Est. 88?

Est. 88 projects furthest (Est. 88 55/100, Charm Offensive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charm Offensive and Est. 88 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Vetiver.

Is Charm Offensive or Est. 88 better for summer or winter?

Charm Offensive suits daytime wear; Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm Offensive and Est. 88?

Charm Offensive has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Kashmir wood, Cedar and Lily, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber. Est. 88 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Woodsy Notes.