Revlon 1973 Edp

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Charlie

Revlon Charlie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1973. The fragrance opens with Jasmine, Aldehydes, Gardenia, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Violet, Lily, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Musk, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Charlie: Acquired

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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  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Confident
  • Green
  • Bold
Charlie Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 36%
Fruity 1%
Green 18%
Sweet 16%
Warm 7%
Woody 13%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

White Floral
100%
Aromatic
94%
Green
93%
Woody
88%
Earthy
83%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 27% Hyacinth 21% Galbanum 19% Jasmine 18% Gardenia 15%

Heart Notes

Lily Of The Valley 22% Geranium 22% Coriander 20% Lily 19% Violet 17%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 27% Sandalwood 21% Vetiver 19% Musk 19% Vanilla 14%

Performance

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

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.

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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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