Fragrance comparison

Sheer Beauty vs Charmed Life

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,454 ratings analysed

Sheer Beauty

Calvin Klein

3.772,325 votes

Rank #4,447 FruityFloral

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57%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Charmed Life

Bath & Body Works

3.90129 votes

Rank #37,480 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charmed Life takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sheer Beauty
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charmed Life
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Sheer Beauty2/7

Charmed Life5/7

Ratings & consensus: Charmed Life
Community sentiment: Charmed Life
Longevity: Charmed Life
Sillage & projection: Charmed Life
Value for money: Charmed Life
Versatility: Sheer Beauty
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sheer Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sheer BeautyCalvin Klein

Charmed LifeBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 2,325 votes

Have 46%Had 33%Want 22%

3.90/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 38%Had 27%Want 35%

Category winnerCharmed LifeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,325 votes

27%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerCharmed LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCharmed Life

SillageCharmed Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCharmed LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

tropical61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, fresh and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BelliniBergamotRed Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

PeonyJasminePink Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodVanille

Top

GuavaPearRed AppleRed Berries

Heart

CoconutPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VanillePralineApricotMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Peony, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Sheer Beauty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall26

Winter13

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSheer BeautyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews161

Overall rank#37,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSheer BeautyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sheer Beauty by Calvin Klein is a light floral fruity eau de toilette that leans fresh, sweet, and crisp. Released as a fresher companion to the original Beauty, the composition opens with sparkling Bellini, zesty bergamot, and tart red berries. This lively start softens into a delicate floral heart led by pink lily, …

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Charmed Life by Bath & Body Works is a sweet, lighthearted option that relies on juicy top notes to make a quick impression. The initial spray delivers a bright blend of guava and crisp pear. It quickly settles into a creamy base of vanilla and warm praline, making it a comfortable scent for casual daytime wear during…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sheer Beauty or Charmed Life?

Charmed Life takes 5 of 7 categories. Sheer Beauty is rated 3.77/5 from 2,325 votes; Charmed Life is rated 3.90/5 from 129 votes. Choose Sheer Beauty for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charmed Life for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sheer Beauty or Charmed Life?

Charmed Life lasts longest (Charmed Life 61/100, Sheer Beauty 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sheer Beauty or Charmed Life?

Charmed Life projects furthest (Charmed Life 51/100, Sheer Beauty 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sheer Beauty and Charmed Life smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Peony, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Sheer Beauty or Charmed Life better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sheer Beauty is the stronger pick. For winter, Charmed Life is the stronger pick. Sheer Beauty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sheer Beauty and Charmed Life?

Sheer Beauty has top notes of Bellini, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Pink Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanille. Charmed Life has top notes of Guava, Pear, Red Apple and Red Berries, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Praline, Apricot and Musk.