Charm Rose vs Darkly Audacious
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Charm RoseChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Darkly AudaciousChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Charm Rose3/6
Darkly Audacious3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Darkly Audacious
- Community sentiment
- Darkly Audacious
- Longevity
- Darkly Audacious
- Sillage & projection
- Charm Rose
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Charm Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charm Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Charm RoseThomas SaboDarkly AudaciousPink RoomWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%
4.27/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 12%Had 11%Want 77%
Category winnerDarkly AudaciousRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
45%Like
1%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
84 votes
42%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerDarkly AudaciousMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDarkly Audacious
SillageCharm Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
vanilla100%
amber91%
sweet83%
fruity74%
balsamic65%
woody56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumBlueberryPeach BlossomClementine
Heart
RoseJasmineMagnoliaYlang-Ylang
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilleBrazilian RosewoodAmber
Top
Amalfi LemonBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart
PlumCashmere WoodJasmine
Base
VanilleTonka BeanAmberIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesPlum, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer72
Fall83
Winter44
Day100
Night43
Spring33
Summer17
Fall50
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerCharm RoseMost 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#18,708
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#22,064
PerfumerCyrille Carles
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerCharm RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharm Rose opens with a sweet, fruity rose and settles into a softer mix of vanilla, tonka and woods. On some skin it reads charming and versatile, especially in cooler weather, but several wearers also found it harsh, watery or alcoholic, so this is one to sample before buying.
Reviews →Darkly Audacious by Pink Room starts with a bright citrus blast of Amalfi lemon and bergamot before settling into a warm, fruit-forward heart of plum and cashmere wood. Cyrille Carles designed this fragrance for women who want a sweet, ambery skin scent that transitions easily from cool autumn afternoons into cozy, ca…
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 Rose or Darkly Audacious?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Charm Rose is rated 3.23/5 from 154 votes; Darkly Audacious is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose Charm Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Darkly Audacious for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Charm Rose or Darkly Audacious?
Darkly Audacious lasts longest (Darkly Audacious 70/100, Charm Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charm Rose or Darkly Audacious?
Charm Rose projects furthest (Charm Rose 53/100, Darkly Audacious 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charm Rose and Darkly Audacious smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Vanille.
Is Charm Rose or Darkly Audacious better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charm Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Darkly Audacious is the stronger pick. Charm Rose suits daytime wear; Darkly Audacious suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charm Rose and Darkly Audacious?
Charm Rose has top notes of Plum, Blueberry, Peach Blossom and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Darkly Audacious has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cashmere Wood and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Amber and Incense.
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