Fragrance comparison

Khimhan vs Charisma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 431 ratings analysed

Khimhan

SIAM 1928

4.006 votes

Rank #48,943 FloralCamphor

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35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,550 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 4 of 4 categories.

Khimhan
Choose it for a floral and camphor character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Khimhan0/4

Charisma4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhimhanSIAM 1928

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

camphor88%

balsamic77%

white floral65%

tropical53%

rose42%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BorneolPandanusStrobilanthes Callosus

Heart

JasmineHyacinthRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Hyacinth, Rose and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,943

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khimhan opens with a distinctly camphoraceous, green floral push before settling into a softer heart of jasmine, rose, hyacinth and pandanus. As it dries down, it usually feels more traditional and more graceful, with sandalwood and musk smoothing the sharper edges. This reads as a floral perfume with a strong Thai ch…

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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, Khimhan or Charisma?

Charisma takes 4 of 4 categories. Khimhan is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Khimhan for a floral and camphor character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Khimhan or Charisma?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 63/100, Khimhan 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khimhan or Charisma?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 60/100, Khimhan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khimhan and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Hyacinth, Rose and Narcissus.

Is Khimhan or Charisma better for summer or winter?

Khimhan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khimhan and Charisma?

Khimhan has top notes of Borneol, Pandanus and Strobilanthes Callosus, heart notes of Jasmine, Hyacinth, Rose and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood 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.