Fragrance comparison

Charms vs Dolce

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Charms

Reghen's Masters Perfumers

5.003 votes

Rank #31,786 SweetVanilla

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66%scent match

Closely related

Dolce

Le Cult 1944

4.502 votes

Rank #60,864 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Charms
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dolce
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Charms2/4

Dolce2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmsReghen's Masters Perfumers

DolceLe Cult 1944

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDolce

SillageDolce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCharmsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

anis77%

caramel69%

almond61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

almond84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

nutty61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseAlmondCoconut

Heart

VanillaWhite Musk

Base

CaramelSandalwoodAmbergrisWoody Notes

Top1 to 2 hours

AlmondCoconutAnise

Heart3 to 5 hours

Vanilla

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAnise, Almond, Coconut and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Dolce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharmsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charms by Reghen's Masters Perfumers is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Anise, Almond and Coconut; middle notes are Vanilla and White Musk; base notes are Caramel, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Woody Notes. It opens with Anise, Almond. The heart moves into Vanilla, White Musk. In the dry-down, Caramel, Sandal…

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Dolce by Le Cult 1944 is a sweet, warm oriental vanilla fragrance built around gourmand comfort and soft spice. The opening pairs creamy coconut and bitter almond with a distinct touch of herbal anise, creating a rich introduction reminiscent of marzipan pastries. As the top settles, a prominent vanilla heart takes ov…

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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, Charms or Dolce?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Charms is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Dolce is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Charms for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dolce for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charms or Dolce?

Dolce lasts longest (Dolce 80/100, Charms 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charms or Dolce?

Dolce projects furthest (Dolce 75/100, Charms 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charms and Dolce smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and almond accords. Common notes include Anise, Almond, Coconut and Vanilla.

Is Charms or Dolce better for summer or winter?

Charms suits daytime wear; Dolce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charms and Dolce?

Charms has top notes of Anise, Almond and Coconut, heart notes of Vanilla and White Musk, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Woody Notes. Dolce has top notes of Almond, Coconut and Anise, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Ambergris.