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Rio Glam Girl vs Charm Rose

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

Updated 209 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charm Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Rio Glam Girl

    Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Charm Rose

    Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rio Glam Girl3/7
Charm Rose4/7
Ratings & consensus
Rio Glam Girl
Community sentiment
Rio Glam Girl
Longevity
Charm Rose
Sillage & projection
Charm Rose
Value for money
Rio Glam Girl
Versatility
Charm Rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Charm Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rio Glam GirlParfums Elite
Charm RoseThomas Sabo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 32%Had 38%Want 30%
3.23/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%
Category winnerRio Glam GirlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate

55 votes

23%Love
45%Like
1%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerRio Glam GirlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityCharm Rose

SillageCharm Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value38
Category winnerRio Glam GirlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
fresh88%
tropical77%
woody65%
sweet53%
floral42%
rose100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Carambola (Star Fruit)Blueberry
Heart1.5-3 hrs
PeonyJasmineViolet
Base3-5 hrs
Brazilian RosewoodSandalwood
Top
PlumBlueberryPeach BlossomClementine
Heart
RoseJasmineMagnoliaYlang-Ylang
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilleBrazilian RosewoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBlueberry, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rio Glam Girl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring46
Summer100
Fall17
Winter8
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer72
Fall83
Winter44
Day100
Night43
Category winnerCharm RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 48%Work 25%Party 16%Date 11%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,400

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#17,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerCharm RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rio Glam Girl by Parfums Elite delivers a bright blast of tropical sunshine that feels instantly refreshing in warm weather. The first spray releases crisp carambola star fruit paired with tart blueberry, creating a juicy, watery sweetness that cuts straight through sticky summer humidity. Within twenty minutes, the o…

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Charm Rose opens with a sweet, fruity rose and settles into a softer mix of vanilla, tonka and woods. On some skin it reads charming and versatile, especially in cooler weather, but several wearers also found it harsh, watery or alcoholic, so this is one to sample before buying.

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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, Rio Glam Girl or Charm Rose?

Charm Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Rio Glam Girl is rated 3.65/5 from 55 votes; Charm Rose is rated 3.23/5 from 154 votes. Choose Rio Glam Girl for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charm Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rio Glam Girl or Charm Rose?

Charm Rose lasts longest (Charm Rose 65/100, Rio Glam Girl 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rio Glam Girl or Charm Rose?

Charm Rose projects furthest (Charm Rose 53/100, Rio Glam Girl 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rio Glam Girl and Charm Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Blueberry, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood and Sandalwood.

Is Rio Glam Girl or Charm Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rio Glam Girl is the stronger pick. For winter, Charm Rose is the stronger pick. Rio Glam Girl suits daytime wear; Charm Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rio Glam Girl and Charm Rose?

Rio Glam Girl has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Blueberry, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Brazilian Rosewood and Sandalwood. Charm Rose has top notes of Plum, Blueberry, Peach Blossom and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood.

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