Charlie Red Eau de Parfum vs Alchemy Eau de Parfum

Charlie Red

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1993	Year	2019
£	Price Tier	££

Alchemy

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Charlie Red

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Alchemy

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Alchemy

A playful, sweet floral that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser. If you're after something juicy and long-lasting, Alchemy absolutely delivers.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	44%	40%
Fruity	14%	7%
Green	4%	6%
Sweet	32%	31%
Warm	7%	7%
Woody	11%	17%
Earthy	3%	4%
Animalic	12%	4%
Fresh	8%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Charlie Red EdP

Alchemy EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 15% vs 25%

Only in Charlie Red

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

Only in Alchemy

Jacaranda 50% Anise 25%

Shared Notes

Tuberose 19% vs 22%

Jasmine 14% vs 22%

Ylang-Ylang 14% vs 22%

Lily Of The Valley 12% vs 11%

Rose 10% vs 22%

Only in Charlie Red

Carnation 17% Orchid 11%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 19% vs 33%

Cedar 15% vs 16%

Only in Charlie Red

Honey 25% Musk 21% Amber 19%

Only in Alchemy

Vetiver 17% Vanilla 17% Heliotrope 17%

Accords

Charlie Red Alchemy

100%

White Floral

100%

52%

Woody

98%

65%

Floral

82%

52%

Powdery

65%

Rose

61%

58%

Sweet

60%

52%

Tuberose

60%

Yellow Floral

60%

Vanilla

56%

50%

Fruity

45%

49%

Animalic

47%

Warm Spicy

47%

Honey

White Floral shared

100%

Woody shared

52%

98%

Floral shared

65%

82%

Powdery shared

52%

65%

Rose

61%

Sweet shared

58%

60%

Tuberose shared

52%

60%

Yellow Floral

60%

Vanilla

56%

Fruity shared

50%

45%

Animalic

49%

Warm Spicy

47%

Honey

47%

Performance

Charlie Red Alchemy

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

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.

Alchemy

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its sweet and long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates and casual wear, as it's noticed without being overwhelming. While it can work for the office, its prominent sweetness might be a bit much for very formal or buttoned-up settings.