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Charlie Red
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Charlie Red by Revlon is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1993, this composition features gardenia, peach, orange blossom, plum, violet, and black currants in the top notes. The heart is built with neroli, carnation, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley, orchid, and rose. The base notes reveal a warm, woody blend of honey, musk, sandalwood, amber, and cedar.
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Soft and urban; I use it daily, especially in spring and summer. It has garden-like lines with that honeyed sweetness and moderate sillage. I see it as fruity, floral, with a touch of cinnamon.
Unforgettable. Sweet and pretty.
Charlie Red has nothing to do with my other favorite, Charlie Gold, but I love it. While the other is for winter and cold, this one is for spring and summer. It’s an innocent, soft, sweet, and floral perfume, perfect for going to the market in August. It smells clean and is ideal for daytime, though that makes it ‘all-rounder.’ On my skin, the florals stand out with a hint of honey. It doesn’t spark passion; it’s so innocent that it won’t make you angry or fall in love, but it’s perfect for those white days. Lasts about four hours with moderate sillage. Worth having for the price.
It’s the cousin of Maroussia: without civet and slightly less woody at first, but over time they’re almost identical. Both have excellent sillage and longevity, and for the price, they’re a steal. Just not for young girls.
They gave it to me as a gift and it pleasantly surprised me. A few years ago I had the classic Charlie and didn’t like it at all, but this Charlie Red is much more wearable. Now that it’s winter, it seems ideal for sunny mornings and afternoons. I’d also use it in autumn and will try it in spring to see how it goes. The fruity notes are quite noticeable at first, then the florals develop, especially the neroli, lilies, and vetiver. On my skin, it lasts about 4 hours, but the trail fades after 2. You have to apply quite a bit for it to last longer, but overall it’s a good perfume for its price. I recommend it for ages 25 and up.
Reminds me of Jean Paul Gaultier Classique. Great value for money, honestly.
To me, it smells like Jean Paul Gaultier Classique. The quality-to-price ratio is excellent, honestly.
The classic blue Charlie doesn’t work for me; there’s something that bothers me. But the red version is a different story: it’s perfect for everyday wear, fresh, floral, rich, and very cheap. It just needs a bit more longevity.
I loved it! Very floral with a sweet touch. On my skin, the white flowers and that sweetness from sandalwood, honey, and amber are very noticeable. The trail lasts about 3 hours, but the scent remains soft for another 6 to 8 hours, especially if you apply it on clothes. It’s a pleasant perfume for everyday wear, super affordable. The scent is a bit vintage, but it looks great on any age.
It’s a Charlie flanker, but you can tell it’s above the traditional version. It’s floral, fresh, elegant, and soft. It brings back very good memories of my teenage years, when I used it and always found it very pleasant.
I absolutely loved this fragrance! I used it in the 2000s, and seeing it again, I didn’t hesitate a second to buy it once more.
This perfume brings back childhood memories, that typical 90s scent. It’s not my usual style, but it has something special that captivates you. I bought it anyway and found the longevity incredible; it was still smelling good even after I showered. I’ll be using it more because I find it perfect for spring.
I was very surprised. It’s very similar to Elizabeth Arden Red Door, but this one is sweeter. Lasts about four hours. I found it here in Italy for 3.40 euros for 100 ml. Honestly, it’s worth it; it’s delicious.
I was extremely surprised! It’s very similar to Elizabeth Arden Red Door, but this one is sweeter. It lasts about 4 hours, and considering the price I found it here in Italy (3.40 euros for 100ml), it’s worth every cent. It’s delicious!
The Charlie line has always far exceeded its price point. Nowadays, there are designer perfumes that smell like alcohol and cost a fortune, but here, nothing like that happens: neither Blue, Red, nor Gold smells like cheap alcohol, they have good longevity, and they don’t smell synthetic. You can find them for under 10 euros, and you can’t ask for more. I jumped into the line based on reviews and it hasn’t disappointed. The Red opens with violet and plum, but quickly the floral bouquet of orange blossom and white flowers takes over. Then the carnation and ylang-ylang take control, blending well with honey. It connects with Maroussia, but this one is darker. It also reminds me of Red Door, though this is more complex with rose, anise, and wood, making it distinct yet similar. The trail is moderate and stays close to the skin soon, but the longevity is impressive and lasts hours. Its musky and amber base intensifies over time. I absolutely loved it!
Hello! On my skin, this fragrance explodes into flowers, especially that perfect combination of violet, carnation, and neroli. Over time, it transforms into roses with carnation and a touch of violet. On my skin, the sillage and longevity are moderate, but it lasts a long time on clothes. Compared to the traditional Charly in the intense blue box, they’re totally different; both are pleasant, but the blue one is more potent. In Mexico, you can find it for about 100 pesos—excellent value for money. Greetings! 😃
Hello! On my skin, this fragrance explodes with flowers—that magical blend of violet, carnation, and neroli that is perfect. Over time, it becomes softer, featuring roses and carnations with a subtle hint of violet. The trail and longevity are moderate on my skin, but on clothes, it lasts forever. Compared to the classic Charlie in the blue box, they are worlds apart; both delicious, but the blue is more potent than the Red. I picked it up in Mexico for about 100 pesos, unbeatable value for money. Greetings! 😃
I bought it to gift to a friend. It’s a fragrance that, although soft, is not bad in terms of performance. It’s not a beast, but it performs well. At least, it ‘zips’ for 3-4 hours. Although it lingers longer close to the skin. Very floral (with very evident neroli), with a slight powdery touch, sweet (thanks to the honey), and somewhat woody at the base. I don’t find it similar to Maroussia; that one is animalic and serious, while Charlie Red is more cheerful and fresh. It’s worth trying at least. It offers a lot for the price it has.
I made a mistake and bought the Eau Fraiche instead, another Charlie that just doesn’t work for me. It feels soft, but I don’t like it—maybe it’s my skin or this specific version. The longevity on my wrist is two hours or less, and the sillage is very low, probably because it’s the Eau Fraiche.
I bought the Eau Fraîche version by mistake and another Charlie that isn’t for me. It feels soft but doesn’t seem rich to me, maybe due to my skin or this version. The longevity on my wrist is two hours or less, and the sillage is low, as expected for an Eau Fraîche.
Although it’s decades old, Revlon’s Charlie Red is one of those fragrances still available at a reasonable price. Despite its retro structure, it has the approval of many mature women. I remember it was present in my home and among my friends when I was a club-goer, though I recall it being less prominent. It surprisingly has an intense concentration, unlike most cheap perfumes where alcohol predominates. It seems like a classic that is always current, persistent, delicate, and decisive, pleasant for new generations. I love it when a proposal from the past surpasses the barriers of time. A dance of fruits, flowers, and honey that is nowhere out of date; it smells like a summer day. Opulent, mature, notable, yet so skillful that no headache bothers you. It has a vintage DNA; it doesn’t smell like what’s in perfumeries now, but it’s noticeable. Then, the base becomes musky like sandalwood, balancing the noisy beginning with a cozy finish. One spray on my arm lasted 3-4 hours; not bad at all. It’s a pity Charlie Red remains unknown. There is a clear recommendation to buy or try it for those who like elegant florals from past generations.
Charlie Red has been my mother’s perfume since it hit the market. Every time I smell it, I think of her; it’s HER fragrance. Unfortunately, on my skin, it doesn’t smell anything like it does on her; I’ve smelled it for years and know how it is on her skin: somewhat earthy floral (like an undeclared patchouli), highlighting the carnation at the start, accompanied by very soft ylang and gardenia. After 10 minutes, it gives way to a well-placed honeyed peach, in the right place and time. Then, at 45 minutes, a kind, rested heart where jasmine, sandalwood, musk, and mock orange add a fresh, cheerful, and attractive touch, sweetening the moment. Slowly, juicy, fragrant plums arrive. The base is spectacular: fine amber notes mixed with fresh roses, dusty violets, and sweetness from blackcurrant, while cedar adds body. As I said, on my skin, it doesn’t smell like this: it smells of wet earth and old wood, with a seductive touch of smoke, like an ultra-rainy day and a campfire with old wood, but in the bad version. Still, it’s a wonderful fragrance and will always be the scent of my mother. Personally, I prefer her siblings Blue (Winter), Gold (Autumn), Silver (Summer), and White (Spring). Recently, I bought it to gift to my mom for her birthday; when she opened it, she was so happy, so I could finally resolve my doubt about whether it had been reformulated, and it turned out it hadn’t. Revlon keeps its icons almost intact; wish more brands did the same. Example: Dior, I’m talking to you.
Charlie Red is my mom’s forever perfume, her signature scent since day one. On her skin, it smells like an earthy floral, with a hidden patchouli note, soft carnation, ylang, and gardenia at the start. Ten minutes in, a perfect honey peach emerges, and half an hour later, a heart of jasmine, sandalwood, musk, and sweetbriar that’s fresh and cheerful. Then comes juicy plum, and the base is spectacular: delicate amber, fresh roses, powdery violets with black currant, and cedar that gives it body. On my skin, however, it smells like wet earth, old wood, and seductive smoke, like a rainy day with a campfire, but a bad version. Still, it’s wonderful and will always be my mom’s scent. I prefer her siblings Blue, Gold, Silver, and White. I gifted it to her for her birthday; when she opened it, she was overjoyed, and I confirmed it wasn’t reformulated—Revlon keeps its icons intact. Wish more brands did the same, like Dior, who I’m talking to you about.
Scent: A bouquet of freshly cut neroli, that’s all I can perceive. It’s rich, linear, floral, fresh, relaxing, and delicate. My boyfriend thinks it’s a lady’s perfume, but my grandmother and my aunt love it so much that my aunt has bought one for herself. Notes: Neroli, carnation, and more flowers. Longevity: +8 hours on skin, great performance. Sillage: Moderate, people around can smell it. Opinion: I like it; it’s relaxing and rich for spring or summer. The carnation gives it a vintage vibe, but for me, it’s not a dealbreaker; it’s still appropriate for my 21 years. It has great performance and outperforms perfumes from famous houses for its $8 price tag.
I’m tolerant of powerful and vintage perfumes; in fact, those are the ones I like and spend money on to feel nostalgic. I’m not one to criticize, but something about this perfume overwhelms me, maybe a specific note? Perhaps it just doesn’t match my pH. I blame myself, not Charlie Red, because I’ve read it works perfectly for many. Many years ago, I smelled it on my friend’s grandmother, who had gifted it for her birthday. I accompanied my friend to buy it at a neighborhood perfumery; I wasn’t a fan or collector back then. I remember we went out in her car, her grandmother got in all dressed up, and the perfume flooded the entire vehicle. It was Charlie Red, with that vintage ‘old lady’ perfume DNA, but on her, it smelled so good I wanted to stay there. With my olfactory memory, I remember that, but years later I bought it myself and my pH didn’t match. I was dazed until I felt nauseous for days, thinking I’d eaten something bad, but no… until I asked: could it be the little perfume? And that was it; I stopped using it one day, and the discomfort passed. I gifted the perfume to my grandmother, and she uses it, but it doesn’t smell the same on her as it did on my friend’s grandmother. I think Charlie Red is for a specific pH. If it works for you, you’re blessed because it highlights the exquisite honey note. With that specific pH, the fragrance doesn’t smell cheap; its notes create a honeyed floral bomb with a certain powdery touch, elegant and wearable that awakens the senses.
With all the reformulations, it’s now just an alcoholic floral, nothing like the original Red Door. It lasts about three hours on the skin, though the opening is potent. It’s a very vintage scent.
With all the re-formulations, it’s now just an alcoholic floral. I don’t feel anything resembling the original Red Door, and it lasts about 3 hours on the skin, even though its opening is potent. A very vintage aroma.
This was the first perfume my mother gave me when I was 14, and that’s why I’ll always hold it in esteem. It brings back memories of my adolescence, and luckily, it smells the same as it did more than 20 years ago. Its current value compared to its performance on my skin is unbeatable (I bought it for over $4). I agree with the descriptions: the mix of fruits and florals comes out sharp before settling with honey and sandalwood, leaving a predominantly powdery base. On me, it performs excellently, so just two sprays after a shower are enough for me to relax and sleep. Congratulations to Revlon for not reformulating it.
To start: I’m a fan of white florals and avoid gourmands. I love vintage scents; I wear Poison whenever the weather in Tenerife allows. Lately, I’ve been looking for something more vanilla, clean, and modern for a 27-year-old girl. The issue isn’t so much the scent itself, but when to wear it. It has an interesting evolution. I see it as a signature scent for everything, even formal occasions, but not for those 40-degree summers we have here. The ‘modern’ aspect is also tricky; we’re not used to it. The norm is gourmands or those generic fruity florals. The closest thing today would be Gucci Bloom or Infusion d’Iris Prada (and even that’s a stretch). This perfume is an enigma. It doesn’t smell like grandma, nor do you hear about it much. When I wear it, I feel like Dana Scully, that young, hardworking woman from the 90s. At first application, it smells strong of violets and soap, all sweet and potent. At first, I panicked and showered. One pro: IT STAYS THERE with sponge, soap, and boiling water. Now it smells of neroli and honey. I experimented with dry vanilla cream: it gains body, keeps that soapy, clean touch, but it’s softer. The atomizer fails: you have to measure the dose or you’ll kill the person next to you, because although it’s not unpleasant, it’s a bomb that gives migraines. Summary: better not to buy blindly. You need to like vintage or powdery/soapy scents, because the first hours smell exactly like that. It works well for my age (approaching 30) and even younger, as it’s quite inoffensive.
This is one of my sisters’ perfumes. At first, it hits me strong with those white florals and alcohol that sound vintage. Honestly, I love it; I imagine a delicate woman in a home garden sipping tea or juice. It’s relaxing, spring-like, and perfect for daytime. For the price, it’s a great deal. Just a heads-up: don’t over-spray, be careful!