Fragrance comparison

Charmeuse vs Ultimate Seduction

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 360 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charmeuse

Dorin

4.3139 votes

Rank #33,620 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Ultimate Seduction

Laurent Mazzone Parfums

3.62321 votes

Rank #12,663 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charmeuse takes 5 of 8 categories.

Charmeuse
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ultimate Seduction
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Charmeuse5/8

Ultimate Seduction2/8

Ratings & consensus: Charmeuse
Community sentiment: Charmeuse
Longevity: Ultimate Seduction
Sillage & projection: Charmeuse
Value for money: Charmeuse
Versatility: Charmeuse
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Ultimate Seduction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmeuseDorin

Ultimate SeductionLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 41%

3.62/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

Category winnerCharmeuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

21%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerCharmeuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityUltimate Seduction

SillageCharmeuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value31

Category winnerCharmeuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

woody92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CassisOrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

PeachPearVioletRoseIrisPineappleOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base7-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedar

Top20-30 mins

CassisOrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseVioletIris

Base6-10+ hrs

PralinePatchouliAmberWhite WoodCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerCharmeuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex26

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerUltimate SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charmeuse by Dorin opens with a lively splash of bitter orange, zesty grapefruit, and tart blackcurrant buds that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, the heart reveals a lush garden basket packed with ripe white peach, sweet pear, and velvety violet petals layered over creamy jasmine samb…

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Ultimate Seduction by Laurent Mazzone Parfums is an opulent, sweet oriental floral crafted for chilly days and memorable nights. It kicks off with a spirited blend of tangy cassis, zesty orange, and crushed pink pepper, providing an energetic and fruity introduction. Soon, the scent softens into an elegant heart of po…

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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, Charmeuse or Ultimate Seduction?

Charmeuse takes 5 of 8 categories. Charmeuse is rated 4.31/5 from 39 votes; Ultimate Seduction is rated 3.62/5 from 321 votes. Choose Charmeuse for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ultimate Seduction for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charmeuse or Ultimate Seduction?

Ultimate Seduction lasts longest (Ultimate Seduction 68/100, Charmeuse 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charmeuse or Ultimate Seduction?

Charmeuse projects furthest (Charmeuse 75/100, Ultimate Seduction 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charmeuse and Ultimate Seduction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Cassis, Orange, Violet and Rose.

Is Charmeuse or Ultimate Seduction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charmeuse is the stronger pick. For winter, Charmeuse is the stronger pick. Charmeuse suits daytime wear; Ultimate Seduction suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charmeuse and Ultimate Seduction?

Charmeuse has top notes of Cassis, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Pear, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Cedar. Ultimate Seduction has top notes of Cassis, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Iris, a base of Praline, Patchouli, Amber and White Wood.