Fragrance comparison

Charming vs Uva Merlot

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

Charming

Dilís Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #64,004 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Uva Merlot

O Boticário

4.20113 votes

Rank #28,771 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uva Merlot takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Charming0/4

Uva Merlot4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmingDilís Parfum

Uva MerlotO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.20/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 28%

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

57%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityUva Merlot

SillageUva Merlot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value59

Category winnerUva MerlotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris88%

powdery77%

white floral65%

violet53%

earthy42%

woody100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

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

Wild BerriesGrapesRed AppleTangerine

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangIrisLongoza

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmbretoneVetiverCashmere WoodAmbrocenide

InformationalShared notesIris, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUva MerlotHigher 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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O Boticário Uva Merlot opens with a bold burst of dark Concord grapes, tart wild berries, and crisp red apple before settling into a warm floral heart. Creamy tuberose and jasmine petals smooth out the sweet fruitiness, keeping the profile rich rather than sugary. As the fragrance warms on skin, a sturdy base of cedar…

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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 Uva Merlot?

Uva Merlot takes 4 of 4 categories. Charming is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Uva Merlot is rated 4.20/5 from 113 votes. Choose Charming for a woody and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uva Merlot for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charming or Uva Merlot?

Uva Merlot lasts longest (Uva Merlot 62/100, Charming 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charming or Uva Merlot?

Uva Merlot projects furthest (Uva Merlot 59/100, Charming 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charming and Uva Merlot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Charming or Uva Merlot better for summer or winter?

Charming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charming and Uva Merlot?

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. Uva Merlot has top notes of Wild Berries, Grapes, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Ambretone.