Fragrance comparison

Lucky Charm vs 4H for Her

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lucky Charm

Carolina Herrera

3.8059 votes

Rank #16,293 PowderyWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4H for Her

Alyssa Ashley

3.7020 votes

Rank #38,866 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lucky Charm takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lucky Charm
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
4H for Her
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lucky Charm4/5

4H for Her1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lucky Charm
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lucky Charm
Sillage & projection: 4H for Her
Value for money: Lucky Charm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lucky Charm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lucky CharmCarolina Herrera

4H for HerAlyssa Ashley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 75%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 51%

Category winnerLucky CharmRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

59 votes

30%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLucky Charm

Sillage4H for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLucky CharmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

iris77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

amber84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMirabelle

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine

Base6-9+ hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainGreen Tea

Heart

HeliotropeJasmine

Base

VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanIrisSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lucky Charm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night53

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

Casual 33%Work 27%Date 25%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,293

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto, Roxanne Kirkpatrick

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#38,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLucky CharmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Lucky Charm offers an unexpected twist on the fruity floral genre, pairing juicy mirabelle plum and bright mandarin orange with a distinctly powdery iris heart. The opening hits with a surprisingly zesty, almost peppery sparkle before mellowing into soft jasmine petals. As the scent warms on the skin,…

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4H for Her is a soft, cosy vanilla that leans powdery, with a clean citrus and green-tea lift at the start. The heart turns creamy and floral, heliotrope and jasmine giving it a gentle, make-up powder feel, before settling into a warm base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka and smooth woods. It suits lovers of classic, comfor…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lucky Charm or 4H for Her?

Lucky Charm takes 4 of 5 categories. Lucky Charm is rated 3.80/5 from 59 votes; 4H for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Lucky Charm for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 4H for Her for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lucky Charm or 4H for Her?

Lucky Charm lasts longest (Lucky Charm 70/100, 4H for Her 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lucky Charm or 4H for Her?

Projection is very close: 4H for Her 59/100, Lucky Charm 57/100 for sillage.

Do Lucky Charm and 4H for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Lucky Charm or 4H for Her better for summer or winter?

Lucky Charm suits daytime wear; 4H for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lucky Charm and 4H for Her?

Lucky Charm has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Mirabelle, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 4H for Her has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Green Tea, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Iris.