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Gris Charnel Extrait vs Charisma

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

Updated 5,386 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Gris Charnel Extrait

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Charisma

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gris Charnel Extrait1/7
Charisma5/7
Ratings & consensus
Charisma
Community sentiment
Charisma
Longevity
Charisma
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Charisma
Versatility
Charisma
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gris Charnel Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gris Charnel ExtraitBDK Parfums
CharismaMoudon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 5,343 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.77/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerCharismaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

3,264 votes

84%Love
9%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerCharismaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate94
Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value74
Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomFigBlack Tea
Heart
IrisBourbon VetiverCistus Incanus
Base
SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top20-30 mins
FigCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisWhite FlowersJasmine
Base6-10+ hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Fig, Iris and Bourbon Vetiver. Durations are only published for Charisma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring62
Summer31
Fall100
Winter92
Day80
Night100
Category winnerCharismaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex46
Women7
Men48
Unisex48
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#83

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews835

Overall rank#7,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait opens with a noticeable punch of dry green cardamom paired with sweet fig and black tea. On skin, the initial crispness quickly deepens into a warm, shadowy heart where creamy iris meets smoky bourbon vetiver. As the hours pass, dark patchouli and tonka bean emerge, anchor the sandalwo…

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Moudon Charisma opens with a sweet burst of ripe green fig paired with crushed, peppery cardamom seeds. It quickly settles into a creamy blend of powdery iris and soft white jasmine petals before drying down to warm sandalwood, toasted tonka bean, and earthy patchouli. Think of a cozy cashmere sweater sprayed with spi…

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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, Gris Charnel Extrait or Charisma?

Charisma takes 5 of 7 categories. Gris Charnel Extrait is rated 4.32/5 from 5,343 votes; Charisma is rated 4.77/5 from 43 votes. Choose Gris Charnel Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Charisma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gris Charnel Extrait or Charisma?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 85/100, Gris Charnel Extrait 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gris Charnel Extrait or Charisma?

Projection is very close: Gris Charnel Extrait 70/100, Charisma 70/100 for sillage.

Do Gris Charnel Extrait and Charisma smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Fig, Iris and Bourbon Vetiver.

Is Gris Charnel Extrait or Charisma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Gris Charnel Extrait is the stronger pick. Charisma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gris Charnel Extrait and Charisma?

Gris Charnel Extrait has top notes of Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Charisma has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood.

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