Fragrance comparison

Charmante vs Winter Spirit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charmante

Elysian

3.7919 votes

Rank #24,300 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Winter Spirit

Skylar

3.8425 votes

Rank #38,998 AlmondWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charmante takes 4 of 6 categories.

Charmante
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Winter Spirit
Choose it for a almond and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Charmante4/6

Winter Spirit2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmanteElysian

Winter SpiritSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 66%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 31%

Category winnerWinter SpiritRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

44%Love

16%Like

28%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCharmante

SillageCharmante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCharmanteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

floral65%

sweet56%

almond100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

rum77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pear BlossomChampagneApricot

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineAlmond

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberBlack Vanilla HuskBlonde WoodsPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AlmondApricotBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RumOakmossViolet

Base6-8 hrs

Vanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerWinter SpiritLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall77

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex13

Women80

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#38,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCharmanteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charmante by Elysian presents an opening of sparkling champagne paired with crisp pear blossom and sweet apricot. As the bubbly introduction settles, a creamy heart of jasmine and almond emerges, giving the blend a soft floral texture. The base anchors the composition in warm amber, black vanilla husk, blonde woods, a…

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Winter Spirit by Skylar opens with a warm, comforting blend of toasted almond, ripe apricot nectar, and a quick splash of bright bergamot. As the initial fruity brightness mellows over the first twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a cozy tavern mood where smooth aged rum mixes with powdery violet and earthy oakm…

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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, Charmante or Winter Spirit?

Charmante takes 4 of 6 categories. Charmante is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Winter Spirit is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Charmante for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Winter Spirit for a almond and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charmante or Winter Spirit?

Charmante lasts longest (Charmante 60/100, Winter Spirit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charmante or Winter Spirit?

Charmante projects furthest (Charmante 58/100, Winter Spirit 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charmante and Winter Spirit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Apricot, Almond and Amber.

Is Charmante or Winter Spirit better for summer or winter?

Charmante suits evening wear; Winter Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charmante and Winter Spirit?

Charmante has top notes of Pear Blossom, Champagne and Apricot, heart notes of Jasmine and Almond, a base of Amber, Black Vanilla Husk, Blonde Woods and Patchouli. Winter Spirit has top notes of Almond, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Rum, Oakmoss and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.