Charlie White
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1994 | Year | 2005 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Paris Hilton
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.
A divisive yet iconic Y2K fruity-floral, Paris Hilton's debut fragrance is either a "sexy princess" revelation or a screechy hairspray bomb. Expect compliments, but be warned: this throwback isn't for everyone.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 49% | 35% |
| Fruity | 25% | 23% |
| Green | 10% | 11% |
| Sweet | 25% | 24% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 0% | 9% |
| Earthy | 1% | 6% |
| Animalic | 2% | 10% |
| Fresh | 29% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and shampoo-like profile makes it perfect for casual wear, the gym, or even a relaxed office setting where it won't offend. While some find it sexy enough for dates, its bright, youthful character limits its suitability for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, White Floral, Fresh accords and Lily Of The Valley, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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