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Mark Birley

Charles Street

Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon

2010MenClassic
7.7/ 10
Community score
87 ratings
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Mark Birley Charles Street is a spicy, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets coffee, nutmeg and thyme over a heart of orange blossom, saffron and tuberose, resting on vanilla and leather.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 64 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Charles Street smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while also fitting business and daily wear. Most read it as masculine, with some calling it classic.

It opens with angelica, thyme, coffee and nutmeg, a spicy and slightly bitter start. The heart brings orange blossom, tuberose, saffron and raspberry, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and leather settle into an earthy, smoky warmth. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Angelica
    • Thyme
    • Coffee
  2. First hours

    • Orange blossom
    • Tuberose
    • Saffron
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • Ambergris
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 41%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Winter
  • 20%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Casual
    18%
  • Office
    18%
  • Daytime
    17%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026