Chunga vs Charisma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chunga takes 4 of 7 categories.
ChungaChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Chunga4/7
Charisma2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chunga
- Community sentiment
- Chunga
- Longevity
- Chunga
- Sillage & projection
- Chunga
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChungaWeilCharismaAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 39%Had 14%Want 46%
3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerChungaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
43 votes
26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
Category winnerChungaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChunga
SillageChunga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
powdery92%
yellow floral84%
honey77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AldehydesLime (Linden) BlossomMuskOrris RootVetyverWhite HoneyBergamotPeachJasmineAmberYlang-YlangClove
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root
Base
CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Musk, Orris Root and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer21
Fall86
Winter100
Day79
Night100
Spring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,930
PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#5,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1968
Reviews62
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChunga opens with a sharp fizz of aldehydes and bitter bergamot, cutting through a thick, vintage amber base. As the initial clean sparkle settles, a heavy dose of yellow floral ylang ylang emerges alongside sticky white honey and dry vetiver. This scent sits on the skin with a powdery texture that feels structural, a…
Reviews →Charisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…
Reviews →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, Chunga or Charisma?
Chunga takes 4 of 7 categories. Chunga is rated 4.19/5 from 43 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Chunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Chunga or Charisma?
Chunga lasts longest (Chunga 74/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chunga or Charisma?
Chunga projects furthest (Chunga 63/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chunga and Charisma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Musk, Orris Root and Bergamot.
Is Chunga or Charisma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Chunga is the stronger pick. Chunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chunga and Charisma?
Chunga features Aldehydes, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Musk, Orris Root and Vetyver. Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood.
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