M
Woody · 2007

Francois Charles

Rating4.0 ★ 184 votes
GenderMen
Year2007
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
28 notes

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
59
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
44
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
WoodyCitrusPowderyAromaticFresh SpicyWarm SpicyIrisLavender
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Iris
Lavender

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
5%
moderate
50%
long lasting
29%
eternal
11%
Sillage
intimate
10%
moderate
58%
strong
21%
enormous
11%
Season
spring
26%
summer
24%
fall
29%
winter
20%
Time of day
day
50%
night
50%
Gender
female
9%
more female
9%
unisex
12%
more male
39%
male
30%
Value
overpriced
30%
ok
52%
good value
15%
great value
4%

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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In plain words

The main accords of Francois Charles are woody and citrus. It opens with Ginger and Cardamom, reveals Lavender and Jasmine at its heart, and dries down to Cedar and Iris. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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