Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Charisma

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #21,461 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neroli3/5

Charisma2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliL'Erbolario

CharismaAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerNeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

150 votes

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMintThymeOrange

Heart

NeroliBitter Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Thyme and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall17

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#21,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Neroli opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green mint, and herbal thyme alongside sweet orange juice. The top notes settle rapidly into bitter orange blossom and lush neroli petals, giving the scent a soapy, laundry-fresh character. White jasmine adds a soft floral body while sandalwood and clean musk cr…

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Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

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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, Neroli or Charisma?

Neroli takes 3 of 5 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Charisma?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 69/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Charisma?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 58/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Thyme and Neroli.

Is Neroli or Charisma better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits daytime wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Charisma?

Neroli has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Thyme and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Bitter Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.