93%
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Charlie Red Eau de Parfum bottle Charlie Red
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Anwar Eau de Parfum bottle Anwar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Charlie Red
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.
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Our Verdict - Anwar
This is a pretty, if somewhat understated, fruity-floral that won't rock the boat. It's a reliable, inoffensive choice for when you just want to smell good without making a statement.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 6%
Floral 44% 46%
Fruity 14% 17%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 32% 31%
Warm 7% 5%
Woody 11% 15%
Earthy 3% 2%
Animalic 12% 7%
Fresh 8% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Charlie Red EdP
Anwar EdP

Notes

Accords

Charlie Red Anwar
100%
White Floral
100%
50%
Fruity
67%
65%
Floral
47%
52%
Woody
63%
Rose
63%
58%
Sweet
58%
Amber
56%
52%
Tuberose
52%
Powdery
50%
Oud
52%
Citrus
50%
49%
Animalic
47%
Honey
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
50%
67%
Floral shared
65%
47%
Woody shared
52%
63%
63%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
56%
52%
Powdery shared
52%
50%
Oud
52%
50%
49%
47%

Performance

Charlie Red Anwar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Charlie Red

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.

Anwar

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and unobtrusive character makes it highly suitable for everyday wear, including the office. While pleasant, it might lack the 'oomph' for truly formal events or a highly impactful date night.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Fruity, Woody accords and Amber, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Charlie Red
Anwar
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