Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Charisma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 831 ratings analysed

5 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,571 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intimate takes 5 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Intimate5/7

Charisma2/7

Ratings & consensus: Intimate
Community sentiment: Intimate
Longevity: Intimate
Sillage & projection: Intimate
Value for money: Charisma
Versatility: Charisma
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intimate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerIntimateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

376 votes

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerIntimateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesRoseGardeniaCorianderBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumMuskAmber

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Coriander 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 season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharismaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#5,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerIntimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intimate by Revlon is a classic chypre floral launched in 1955. It centers on an animalic, mossy structure grounded by sandalwood and cedar. This fragrance suits those who appreciate vintage, earthy profiles with a powdery finish. It remains a notable example of mid-century perfumery, offering a distinct scent charact…

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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…

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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, Intimate or Charisma?

Intimate takes 5 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Charisma?

Intimate lasts longest (Intimate 73/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Charisma?

Intimate projects furthest (Intimate 67/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is Intimate or Charisma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Charisma?

Intimate has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Coriander, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Musk. 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.