Fragrance comparison

Vigour vs Charisma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vigour

Criminal Elements

4.2129 votes

Rank #44,758 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #23,585 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vigour takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vigour
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vigour4/5

Charisma1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VigourCriminal Elements

CharismaAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerVigourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVigour

SillageVigour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVigourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

earthy77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVetiverBergamotOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vigour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall95

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,758

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vigour by Criminal Elements strips the traditional barbershop fern down to its crispest essentials. It opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot, paired immediately with herbal French lavender that smells like crushed purple flower spikes rather than soapy powder. As the citrus sparkle settles…

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Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

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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, Vigour or Charisma?

Vigour takes 4 of 5 categories. Vigour is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Vigour for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vigour or Charisma?

They last about the same: Vigour 71/100, Charisma 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vigour or Charisma?

Projection is very close: Vigour 59/100, Charisma 58/100 for sillage.

Do Vigour and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Vigour or Charisma better for summer or winter?

Vigour suits daytime wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vigour and Charisma?

Vigour features Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.