Fragrance comparison

Charming vs Extatic

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,220 ratings analysed

Charming

Dilís Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #64,004 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Extatic

Pierre Balmain

3.561,214 votes

Rank #8,326 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Extatic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Charming
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Extatic
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Charming0/4

Extatic4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmingDilís Parfum

ExtaticPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.56/ 5 · 1,214 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

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

21%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

1,059 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityExtatic

SillageExtatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value61

Category winnerExtaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris88%

powdery77%

white floral65%

violet53%

earthy42%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%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

PearOsmanthusRose

Heart

OrchidIrisJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLeatherAmyris

InformationalShared notesIris, Osmanthus, Rose and Cashmere Wood. 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–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,326

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerExtaticHigher 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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Extatic by Pierre Balmain offers a bold oriental floral experience for the confident woman. It opens with bright pear and osmanthus before settling into a heart of orchid, iris, and night jasmine. The base provides a lasting, grounded finish with cashmere wood, sandalwood, and leather. This scent is a striking choice …

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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 Extatic?

Extatic takes 4 of 4 categories. Charming is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Extatic is rated 3.56/5 from 1,214 votes. Choose Charming for a woody and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Extatic for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charming or Extatic?

Extatic lasts longest (Extatic 67/100, Charming 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charming or Extatic?

Extatic projects furthest (Extatic 63/100, Charming 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charming and Extatic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Osmanthus, Rose and Cashmere Wood.

Is Charming or Extatic better for summer or winter?

Charming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charming and Extatic?

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. Extatic has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Leather and Amyris.