Fragrance comparison

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette vs Charmed Life

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,421 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette

Gucci

3.901,292 votes

Rank #3,341 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Charmed Life

Bath & Body Works

3.90129 votes

Rank #36,592 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charmed Life
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette5/7

Charmed Life2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Charmed Life
Longevity: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Charmed Life
Versatility: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci by Gucci Eau de ToiletteGucci

Charmed LifeBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,292 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 20%

3.90/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 38%Had 27%Want 35%

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,292 votes

27%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerCharmed LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette

SillageGucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCharmed LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

fresh69%

honey61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

tropical61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearGuava

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliLily-of-the-ValleyTahitian Tiare Flower

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliHoneyMusk

Top

GuavaPearRed AppleRed Berries

Heart

CoconutPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VanillePralineApricotMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Guava, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer34

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,341

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews80

Overall rank#36,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette is a crisp chypre floral fragrance built around an unusual contrast of tropical fruit and earthy woods. It opens with a vibrant splash of guava and juicy pear, delivering a tart, green sweetness that feels immediately refreshing. As the fruit softens, a bouquet of Tahitian tiare flower, …

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Charmed Life by Bath & Body Works is a sweet, lighthearted option that relies on juicy top notes to make a quick impression. The initial spray delivers a bright blend of guava and crisp pear. It quickly settles into a creamy base of vanilla and warm praline, making it a comfortable scent for casual daytime wear during…

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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, Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette or Charmed Life?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette is rated 3.90/5 from 1,292 votes; Charmed Life is rated 3.90/5 from 129 votes. Choose Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charmed Life for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette or Charmed Life?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette 65/100, Charmed Life 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette or Charmed Life?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette 61/100, Charmed Life 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette and Charmed Life smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Guava, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette or Charmed Life better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Charmed Life is the stronger pick. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette and Charmed Life?

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette has top notes of Pear and Guava, heart notes of Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tahitian Tiare Flower, a base of Patchouli, Honey and Musk. Charmed Life has top notes of Guava, Pear, Red Apple and Red Berries, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Praline, Apricot and Musk.