Charlie White
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1994 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Gold Rose Edition
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Charlie White is an enigma; a fresh, clean scent that's loved for its watery florals, but bafflingly controversial for its notorious 'pencil shavings' or 'gasoline' scent. It's a divisive cheapie with a cult following, often praised for its nostalgic charm but criticised for reformulation woes.
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either adore its embrace or recoil from its perceived sharpness. There's no middle ground here, so brace yourself for a robust white floral that divides opinion but delivers on performance for those who love it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 49% | 68% |
| Fruity | 25% | 13% |
| Green | 10% | 7% |
| Sweet | 25% | 26% |
| Warm | 0% | 8% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 1% | 0% |
| Animalic | 2% | 6% |
| Fresh | 29% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and often subtle profile makes it an excellent choice for office wear or casual daytime activities where you don't want to offend. The lack of strong projection and sweetness makes it less suitable for formal events or romantic dates, but it gets a boost for sport from its aquatic and ozonic character.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent white floral and animalic accords, along with reports of excellent longevity and sillage, make it a bit much for the office. However, its elegance and romantic aura perfectly suit date nights and formal events. It's a statement scent, not one for a quick jog.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Floral, Rose accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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