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Notes
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Perfumers
Charlie
feminine
Charlie by Revlon is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Charlie was launched in 1973. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Galbanum, Jasmine and Gardenia; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Coriander, White Lily and Violet; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Vanilla. Charlie is the legendary Revlon perfume. Presented in 1973 as a floral – aldehyde fragrance, it opens with aromas of lemon blossom along with hyacinth and peach. Middle notes bring rose, orrisroot, lily-of-the-valley, cyclamen and carnation to the composition, while base notes include vanilla, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and cedar. This perfume was the FiFi winner in 1974.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
67%
Win
65%
Spr
46%
Sum
81%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
60%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,202 votes
3.54
Love it
26022%
Like it
52143%
OK
544%
Dislike
33828%
Hate it
292%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 37 community opinions from Reddit
4.5
/ 10 community score
Revlon Charlie is an extremely cheap vintage fragrance that appeals to collectors and bargain hunters, but the original formulation receives mixed-to-negative reviews for its harsh, chemical-like scent and poor performance. The Blue flanker is more readily available and better-regarded than the original, making it the better choice if seeking this line.
Strengths
- Extremely affordable and easy to find
- Nostalgic vintage appeal with historical significance
- Blue flanker is popular and pleasant according to some users
Weaknesses
- Original formulation described as harsh, strident, and chemical-smelling
- Poor longevity and performance
- Cheap bottle construction with thin metal cap
- Original version difficult to find; mostly flankers available
Best for
Budget-conscious fragrance collectorsVintage fragrance enthusiastsNostalgic wearers seeking retro scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
