Fragrance comparison

Tosca vs Charisma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 742 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tosca

4.02317 votes

Rank #6,942 CitrusYellow Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,564 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tosca takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tosca
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tosca5/7

Charisma2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ToscaTosca

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 317 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerToscaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

312 votes

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerToscaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTosca

SillageTosca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerToscaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangNarcissusJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

French labdanumAmberVanillaPatchouli

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharismaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex19

Women79

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#5,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tosca is a classic Oriental Floral that opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and bright citrus. As it settles on the skin, it reveals a heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine, grounded by a warm, powdery base of vanilla and amber. It is an elegant, mature choice for cooler weather or daytime office settings, offering a cle…

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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…

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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, Tosca or Charisma?

Tosca takes 5 of 7 categories. Tosca is rated 4.02/5 from 317 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Tosca for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tosca or Charisma?

They last about the same: Tosca 65/100, Charisma 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tosca or Charisma?

Projection is very close: Tosca 62/100, Charisma 60/100 for sillage.

Do Tosca and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Tosca or Charisma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tosca and Charisma?

Tosca has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of French labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.