Charlie Red Eau de Parfum vs Melodie de L'Amour Eau de Parfum

Charlie Red

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1993	Year	2016
£	Price Tier	££££

Melodie de L'Amour

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Which Should You Buy?

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

Our Verdict - Melodie de L'Amour Eau de Parfum

This is a towering white floral, a true diva of a scent. Expect grand, slightly indolic blooms, perhaps even a hint of gasoline for the daring. While it dazzles, be warned: some noses might find it too much, or even detect a regrettable pickle note. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for white floral aficionados, it's a masterpiece.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	44%	45%
Fruity	14%	7%
Green	4%	5%
Sweet	32%	27%
Warm	7%	2%
Woody	11%	14%
Earthy	3%	2%
Animalic	12%	20%
Fresh	8%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Charlie Red EdP

Melodie de L'Amour EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Gardenia 23% vs 35%

Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Melodie de L'Amour Eau de Parfum

Tuberose 39% Honey 26%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 14% vs 34%

Lily Of The Valley 12% vs 22%

Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Tuberose 19% Carnation 17% Ylang-Ylang 15% Orchid 11% Rose 11%

Only in Melodie de L'Amour Eau de Parfum

Broom 23% Peach 21%

Shared Notes

Musk 20% vs 53%

Cedar 15% vs 46%

Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Honey 25% Sandalwood 19% Amber 19%

Accords

Charlie Red Eau de Parfum Melodie de L'Amour Eau de Parfum

100%

White Floral

100%

65%

Floral

58%

Sweet

42%

52%

Tuberose

55%

52%

Powdery

52%

Woody

50%

Fruity

49%

Animalic

45%

47%

Warm Spicy

47%

Honey

44%

White Floral shared

100%

Floral

65%

Sweet shared

58%

42%

Tuberose shared

52%

55%

Powdery

52%

Woody

52%

Fruity

50%

Animalic shared

49%

45%

Warm Spicy

47%

Honey shared

47%

44%

Performance

Charlie Red Eau de Parfum Melodie de L'Amour Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Melodie de L'Amour 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:

Date Formal

This powerful white floral, with its strong sillage and indolic character, isn't best suited for confined office spaces. It excels on dates and formal occasions, where its elegance and assertive nature can truly shine, making a statement without being overtly casual.