Fragrance comparison

Dolce vs Charms

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Dolce

Le Cult 1944

4.502 votes

Rank #60,864 VanillaSweet

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66%scent match

Closely related

Charms

Reghen's Masters Perfumers

5.003 votes

Rank #31,786 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Dolce2/4

Charms2/4

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

DolceLe Cult 1944

CharmsReghen's Masters Perfumers

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 63%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDolce

SillageDolce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCharmsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

almond84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

nutty61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

anis77%

caramel69%

almond61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

AlmondCoconutAnise

Heart3 to 5 hours

Vanilla

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

Top

AniseAlmondCoconut

Heart

VanillaWhite Musk

Base

CaramelSandalwoodAmbergrisWoody Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCharmsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Dolce or Charms?

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

Which lasts longer, Dolce or Charms?

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

Which projects more, Dolce or Charms?

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

Do Dolce and Charms smell similar?

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

Is Dolce or Charms better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dolce and Charms?

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