Fragrance comparison

Charming vs Caterina

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Charming

Dilís Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #64,004 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Caterina

Allegro Parfum

3.673 votes

Rank #63,747 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caterina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charming
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caterina
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Charming1/4

Caterina3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmingDilís Parfum

CaterinaAllegro Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCaterina

SillageCaterina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCharmingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris88%

powdery77%

white floral65%

violet53%

earthy42%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

IrisOsmanthusOrange BlossomRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodJasmineMilk

Base2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesVanillaAmbergris

Top

MilkBergamot

Heart

IrisHeliotropeJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodAmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesIris, Cashmere Wood, Jasmine and Milk. Durations are only published for Charming, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaterinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charming by Dilís Parfum is a gentle floral woody fragrance designed for women who appreciate soft, powdery textures. The scent opens with a powdery flourish of iris, alongside fresh rose, sweet osmanthus, and bright orange blossom. As the top notes settle, the fragrance reveals a comforting heart where smooth milk an…

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Caterina by Allegro Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Caterina was launched in 2018. Top notes are Milk and Bergamot; middle notes are Iris, Heliotrope and Jasmine; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and White Musk.

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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, Charming or Caterina?

Caterina takes 3 of 4 categories. Charming is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Caterina is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Charming for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caterina for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Charming or Caterina?

Caterina lasts longest (Caterina 100/100, Charming 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charming or Caterina?

Caterina projects furthest (Caterina 88/100, Charming 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charming and Caterina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Cashmere Wood, Jasmine and Milk.

Is Charming or Caterina better for summer or winter?

Charming suits daytime wear; Caterina suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charming and Caterina?

Charming has top notes of Iris, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Milk, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Ambergris. Caterina has top notes of Milk and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.