Charlie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1973 | Year | 1991 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Nude
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet iconic, the original Charlie is a green, white floral chypre with old-school aldehydes. It's cheap and cheerful, but some find it a dated headache-inducer. Definitely sample it first, because this one isn't for everyone.
This one's a proper divisive old-school Aldehydic Floral, evoking strong opinions. Lovers swear by its unique, clean, and warm appeal, often chasing vintage bottles. Detractors find it synthetic, nauseating, or just plain awful. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with no middle ground.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 5% |
| Floral | 36% | 29% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 18% | 19% |
| Sweet | 16% | 12% |
| Warm | 7% | 2% |
| Woody | 12% | 15% |
| Earthy | 12% | 14% |
| Animalic | 6% | 9% |
| Fresh | 17% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Charlie's strong sillage and aldehydes might be too much for a closed office, and it's not well-suited for formal events or sport. However, its 'independent woman' vibe makes it great for casual wear and dates, as long as it's applied sparingly and allowed to settle.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it office-appropriate due to its clean character, its potentially strong sillage, especially in vintage formulations, and unique scent profile make it less universally suitable for professional settings. It leans well towards date nights and casual wear for those who appreciate its intimate, 'skin-scent' quality.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Green, Woody accords and Jasmine, Aldehydes notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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