Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 13 vs Charlie Urban Energy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Creation N° 13

Ulric de Varens · 2009

4.003 votes

Rank #60,790 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Charlie Urban Energy

Revlon

3.9134 votes

Rank #20,800 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Urban Energy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Creation N° 13
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charlie Urban Energy
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation N° 131/3

Charlie Urban Energy2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation N° 13
Sillage & projection: Charlie Urban Energy
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlie Urban Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 13Ulric de Varens

Charlie Urban EnergyRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 7%Had 42%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

62%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCreation N° 13

SillageCharlie Urban Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

soapy30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitCassisBergamotTomato LeafMandarin OrangePineapple

Heart

PlumJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyRoseAfrican Orange Flower

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium. Durations are only published for Creation N° 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring77

Summer100

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerCharlie Urban EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 13 by Ulric de Varens kicks off with an energetic burst of tart Amalfi lemon and sweet African orange flower. Give it sixty seconds. That initial solvent sharpness clears quickly. Crisp jasmine and green lily-of-the-valley soon flood the heart, creating the uplifting sensation of freshly washed cotton dryi…

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Charlie Urban Energy by Revlon captures a vibrant, high-tempo spirit suited for casual day wear. This floral-fruity scent centers on a zingy grapefruit and tomato leaf opening, settling into a heart of jasmine and plum. With its energetic, slightly metallic edge, it offers a youthful, accessible profile for those seek…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation N° 13 or Charlie Urban Energy?

Charlie Urban Energy takes 2 of 3 categories. Creation N° 13 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Charlie Urban Energy is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Creation N° 13 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charlie Urban Energy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 13 or Charlie Urban Energy?

They last about the same: Creation N° 13 60/100, Charlie Urban Energy 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 13 or Charlie Urban Energy?

Charlie Urban Energy projects furthest (Charlie Urban Energy 68/100, Creation N° 13 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 13 and Charlie Urban Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium.

Is Creation N° 13 or Charlie Urban Energy better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 13 suits daytime wear; Charlie Urban Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 13 and Charlie Urban Energy?

Creation N° 13 has top notes of African Orange Flower and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Charlie Urban Energy has top notes of Grapefruit, Cassis, Bergamot and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Plum, Jasmine, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.