Fragrance comparison

Montaigne vs Charisma

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,102 ratings analysed

5 wins

Montaigne

Caron · 1987

4.09677 votes

Rank #22,754 Yellow FloralCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,035 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Montaigne
Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Montaigne5/7

Charisma2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MontaigneCaron

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 42%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMontaigneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerMontaigneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne

SillageMontaigne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

floral69%

white floral61%

green46%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MimosaBitter OrangeJasmineCorianderTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Coriander, Narcissus and Amber. Durations are only published for Montaigne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMontaigneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 28%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,754

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched1987

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Montaigne is a sunny, textured floral with serious presence. The opening hits immediately. Sharp bitter orange and aromatic coriander spark on the skin, delivering a crisp, punchy burst that wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite recedes into a deep field of yellow florals. Powdery mimosa t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Montaigne or Charisma?

Montaigne takes 5 of 7 categories. Montaigne is rated 4.09/5 from 677 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Montaigne for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne or Charisma?

Montaigne lasts longest (Montaigne 78/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne or Charisma?

Montaigne projects furthest (Montaigne 69/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Coriander, Narcissus and Amber.

Is Montaigne or Charisma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Montaigne is the stronger pick. Montaigne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne and Charisma?

Montaigne has top notes of Mimosa, Bitter Orange, Jasmine and Coriander, heart notes of Narcissus and Black Currant, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.