Revlon 1973 EDP

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Charlie

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Revlon Charlie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1973. Charlie opens with Hyacinth, Jasmine, Gardenia, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Violet, Geranium, Lily of the Valley, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Revlon's Charlie carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive yet iconic, the original Charlie is a green, white floral chypre with old-school aldehydes. It's cheap and cheerful, but some find it a dated headache-inducer. Definitely sample it first, because this one isn't for everyone.
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Charlie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Charlie's strong sillage and aldehydes might be too much for a closed office, and it's not well-suited for formal events or sport. However, its 'independent woman' vibe makes it great for casual wear and dates, as long as it's applied sparingly and allowed to settle.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Charlie opens with a vibrant, almost bracing burst of aldehydes, married to the crisp greenery of galbanum and hyacinth. The heart blooms into a classic white floral bouquet, with jasmine and lily of the valley taking centre stage, subtly spiced by coriander. As it settles, a woody, mossy base emerges, grounding the florals with vetiver, sandalwood, and oakmoss, wrapped in a comforting musk and a hint of vanilla.

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