Fragrance comparison

Mandacaru vs Charlie Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,691 ratings analysed

Mandacaru

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.1496 votes

Rank #17,439 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Charlie Gold

Revlon

3.691,595 votes

Rank #1,621 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandacaru
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charlie Gold
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Mandacaru3/7

Charlie Gold4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandacaruL’Occitane Au Brésil

Charlie GoldRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 37%Had 31%Want 33%

3.69/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMandacaruRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

21%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,483 votes

Category winnerMandacaruMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCharlie Gold

SillageCharlie Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value91

Category winnerCharlie GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

musky77%

sweet69%

lavender61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskLavenderPink PepperSandalwoodNight blooming CereusMimosaJasmineTonka BeanRoseCedarGuaiac WoodPeach

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ApricotAmberCaramelCinnamonPeachSandalwoodClovesPlumRoseJasmineMuskOrange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Mandacaru, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall41

Winter10

Day100

Night24

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMandacaruMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 16%Party 7%

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,439

PerfumerSophie Truitard

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews237

Category winnerCharlie GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandacaru brings the gentle scent of a blooming cactus garden right out of the shower. You get a soft burst of clean lavender and sunny mimosa, followed swiftly by velvety night blooming cereus and sweet tonka bean. It smells less like a loud department store perfume and more like an expensive nourishing body cream. T…

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Charlie Gold by Revlon is a warm, spicy floriental that centers on a rich blend of apricot, cinnamon, and caramel. Launched in 1995, it remains a favorite for its cozy, retro profile. It performs best during the cooler months of autumn and winter, offering a sunny, nostalgic scent that hugs the skin comfortably throug…

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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, Mandacaru or Charlie Gold?

Charlie Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandacaru is rated 4.14/5 from 96 votes; Charlie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 1,595 votes. Choose Mandacaru for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charlie Gold for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mandacaru or Charlie Gold?

Charlie Gold lasts longest (Charlie Gold 67/100, Mandacaru 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandacaru or Charlie Gold?

Charlie Gold projects furthest (Charlie Gold 62/100, Mandacaru 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandacaru and Charlie Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Mandacaru or Charlie Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandacaru is the stronger pick. For winter, Charlie Gold is the stronger pick. Mandacaru suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandacaru and Charlie Gold?

Mandacaru features Musk, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Night blooming Cereus. Charlie Gold features Apricot, Amber, Caramel, Cinnamon and Peach.