5th Avenue Eau de Parfum vs Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

5th Avenue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1996	Year	1993
££	Price Tier	£

Charlie Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

A divisive floral classic that people love for its sophisticated charm or dismiss for its perceived cheapness. Expect a clean, elegant scent, but be warned: reformulations mean many find it's lost its former beast-mode glory.

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Our Verdict - Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Charlie Red is a quintessential 90s powerhouse floral that divides opinion. It's either an expensive-smelling, timeless classic or a screechy, dated air freshener. Love it or hate it, its strong performance and nostalgic charm are undeniable.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	1%
Floral	39%	44%
Fruity	6%	14%
Green	2%	4%
Sweet	32%	32%
Warm	18%	7%
Woody	11%	11%
Earthy	6%	3%
Animalic	12%	12%
Fresh	4%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Charlie Red EdP

Notes

Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Gardenia 24% Peach 18% Orange Blossom 16% Plum 15% Violet 14% Blackcurrant 13%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 14% vs 14%

Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 14%

Tuberose 12% vs 19%

Rose 12% vs 10%

Carnation 12% vs 17%

Only in 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Peach 12% Violet 12% Nutmeg 11%

Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Lily Of The Valley 12% Orchid 11%

Shared Notes

Musk 18% vs 20%

Sandalwood 16% vs 19%

Amber 16% vs 18%

Only in 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Iris 17% Vanilla 16% Clove 15%

Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Honey 25% Cedar 16%

Accords

5th Avenue Eau de Parfum Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

100%

Floral

65%

80%

White Floral

100%

65%

Yellow Floral

64%

Fresh

60%

Green

58%

Sweet

58%

55%

Powdery

52%

Tuberose

52%

Woody

52%

Fruity

50%

49%

Citrus

Animalic

49%

Warm Spicy

47%

Honey

47%

Floral shared

100%

65%

White Floral shared

80%

100%

Yellow Floral

65%

Fresh

64%

Green

60%

Sweet shared

58%

Powdery shared

55%

52%

Tuberose

52%

Woody

52%

Fruity

50%

Citrus

49%

Animalic

49%

Warm Spicy

47%

Honey

47%

Performance

5th Avenue Eau de Parfum Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, inoffensive floral profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear. Despite some finding it perfect for formal events, mentions of its weaker modern performance mean it's unlikely to be a showstopper for a big night out.

Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, but perfect for casual wear, especially for a bit of 90s nostalgia or making a statement. While some find it too 'loud' for formal events, its classic floral profile could work for certain occasions, and it's certainly not a sport scent.