Plus Que Jamais vs Charisma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Plus Que Jamais takes 4 of 7 categories.
Plus Que JamaisChoose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Plus Que Jamais4/7
Charisma3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Plus Que Jamais
- Community sentiment
- Plus Que Jamais
- Longevity
- Charisma
- Sillage & projection
- Plus Que Jamais
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Plus Que Jamais
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Plus Que JamaisGuerlainCharismaAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%
3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerPlus Que JamaisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
105 votes
26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
Category winnerPlus Que JamaisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCharisma
SillagePlus Que Jamais
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
powdery92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
earthy61%
floral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Ylang-YlangAldehydesNeroliBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisOrris RootJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberTonka BeanVanilleVetyver
Top
AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root
Base
CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Plus Que Jamais, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer53
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Spring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPlus Que JamaisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,578
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#5,571
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1968
Reviews62
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPlus Que Jamais by Guerlain presents a powdery iris bouquet set against a warm, sweet foundation. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain in 2005 for the reopening of the Champs-Elysees boutique, this eau de parfum opens with a crisp sparkle of aldehydes alongside bright bergamot, neroli, and yellow ylang-ylang. The floral core…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Plus Que Jamais or Charisma?
Plus Que Jamais takes 4 of 7 categories. Plus Que Jamais is rated 4.49/5 from 105 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Plus Que Jamais for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Plus Que Jamais or Charisma?
Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 63/100, Plus Que Jamais 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Plus Que Jamais or Charisma?
Plus Que Jamais projects furthest (Plus Que Jamais 63/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Plus Que Jamais and Charisma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is Plus Que Jamais or Charisma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Plus Que Jamais is the stronger pick. Plus Que Jamais suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Plus Que Jamais and Charisma?
Plus Que Jamais has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Vetyver. 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.
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