Fragrance comparison

Charm Rose vs Rio Glam Girl

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charm Rose

Thomas Sabo

3.23154 votes

Rank #17,299 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rio Glam Girl

Parfums Elite

3.6555 votes

Rank #19,400 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charm Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Charm Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rio Glam Girl
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Charm Rose4/7

Rio Glam Girl3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rio Glam Girl
Community sentiment: Rio Glam Girl
Longevity: Charm Rose
Sillage & projection: Charm Rose
Value for money: Rio Glam Girl
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 Sabo

Rio Glam GirlParfums Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%

3.65/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 32%Had 38%Want 30%

Category winnerRio Glam GirlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerRio Glam GirlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCharm Rose

SillageCharm Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRio Glam GirlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

fresh88%

tropical77%

woody65%

sweet53%

floral42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlueberryPeach BlossomClementine

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilleBrazilian RosewoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Carambola (Star Fruit)Blueberry

Heart1.5-3 hrs

PeonyJasmineViolet

Base3-5 hrs

Brazilian RosewoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlueberry, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Rio Glam Girl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall83

Winter44

Day100

Night43

Spring46

Summer100

Fall17

Winter8

Day100

Night18

Category winnerCharm RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 48%Work 25%Party 16%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#19,400

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCharm RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charm 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.

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Rio Glam Girl by Parfums Elite delivers a bright blast of tropical sunshine that feels instantly refreshing in warm weather. The first spray releases crisp carambola star fruit paired with tart blueberry, creating a juicy, watery sweetness that cuts straight through sticky summer humidity. Within twenty minutes, the o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charm Rose or Rio Glam Girl?

Charm Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Charm Rose is rated 3.23/5 from 154 votes; Rio Glam Girl is rated 3.65/5 from 55 votes. Choose Charm Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rio Glam Girl for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charm Rose or Rio Glam Girl?

Charm Rose lasts longest (Charm Rose 65/100, Rio Glam Girl 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charm Rose or Rio Glam Girl?

Charm Rose projects furthest (Charm Rose 53/100, Rio Glam Girl 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charm Rose and Rio Glam Girl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Blueberry, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Charm Rose or Rio Glam Girl better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rio Glam Girl is the stronger pick. For winter, Charm Rose is the stronger pick. Charm Rose suits daytime wear; Rio Glam Girl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm Rose and Rio Glam Girl?

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. Rio Glam Girl has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Blueberry, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Brazilian Rosewood and Sandalwood.