Fragrance comparison

Spark vs Charmeuse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Spark

Head

3.254 votes

Rank #63,820 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Charmeuse

Dorin

4.3139 votes

Rank #33,510 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charmeuse takes 3 of 4 categories.

Spark
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Charmeuse
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Spark1/4

Charmeuse3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SparkHead

CharmeuseDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

4.31/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

54%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCharmeuse

SillageCharmeuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSparkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart

PineapplePeachPearRoseLily of the Valley

Base

CedarSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

CassisOrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

PeachPearVioletRoseIrisPineappleOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base7-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Charmeuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,820

PerfumerCristiano Canali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharmeuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spark by Head opens with an energetic splash of chilled grapefruit, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a sunny morning. As the initial burst settles, a juicy fruit bowl of ripe pineapple, fuzzy peach, and crisp pear emerges, balanced by gentle touches of rose and dewy lily of the …

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Charmeuse by Dorin opens with a lively splash of bitter orange, zesty grapefruit, and tart blackcurrant buds that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, the heart reveals a lush garden basket packed with ripe white peach, sweet pear, and velvety violet petals layered over creamy jasmine samb…

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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, Spark or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse takes 3 of 4 categories. Spark is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Charmeuse is rated 4.31/5 from 39 votes. Choose Spark for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Charmeuse for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spark or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse lasts longest (Charmeuse 62/100, Spark 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spark or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse projects furthest (Charmeuse 75/100, Spark 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spark and Charmeuse smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pineapple.

Is Spark or Charmeuse better for summer or winter?

Spark suits day or night wear; Charmeuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spark and Charmeuse?

Spark has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Peach, Pear and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Charmeuse has top notes of Cassis, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Pear, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.