Robe d'Un Soir vs Charisma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Robe d'Un Soir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Robe d'Un SoirChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Robe d'Un Soir5/7
Charisma2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Community sentiment
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Longevity
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Sillage & projection
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Robe d'Un SoirCarvenCharismaAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%
3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
75 votes
26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRobe d'Un Soir
SillageRobe d'Un Soir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
yellow floral61%
floral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangLilyJasmineOrris RootRoseCarnation
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarBenzoinSandalwoodVanilleAmber
Top
AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root
Base
CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer30
Fall80
Winter60
Day100
Night73
Spring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,792
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#5,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1968
Reviews62
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarven created Robe d'Un Soir in 1947 as a refined floral aldehyde composition for evening wear. The opening hits immediately with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and juicy mandarin orange, giving off an initial burst of luxury bath soap freshness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals velvety ylang-ylang, crisp …
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, Robe d'Un Soir or Charisma?
Robe d'Un Soir takes 5 of 7 categories. Robe d'Un Soir is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Robe d'Un Soir for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Robe d'Un Soir or Charisma?
Robe d'Un Soir lasts longest (Robe d'Un Soir 71/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Robe d'Un Soir or Charisma?
Robe d'Un Soir projects furthest (Robe d'Un Soir 66/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Robe d'Un Soir and Charisma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Robe d'Un Soir or Charisma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Robe d'Un Soir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Robe d'Un Soir and Charisma?
Robe d'Un Soir has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Sandalwood. 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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