WS-R-1973

Charlie

1973Men

white floral up front, then aromatic, settling into green.

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.…

white floral aromatic green woody

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Galbanum, Jasmine, Gardenia
Heart· 2–4h
Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Coriander, White Lily, Violet
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

91%

90%

81%

74%

71%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachArm's length

Fall31%Winter26%Spring25%Summer17%Day62%Night38%Wears female52%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Revlon picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Charlie smell like?

white floral up front, then aromatic, settling into green. Dominant accords: white floral, aromatic, green.

What notes are in Charlie?

Top: Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Galbanum, Jasmine, Gardenia. Heart: Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Coriander, White Lily, Violet. Base: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Vanilla.

How long does Charlie last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Charlie loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Charlie best for?

Fall is the top pick (31%). Winter is second at 26%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Charlie?

Day wear leads at 62%. Night is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Charlie for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 52% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.