55 community ratings

François Charles (2008)

2008MenClassic

7.4/ 10

Community score
55 ratings

Rancé 1795 François Charles is a masculine scent that opens fresh with citrus and spice, moves through a floral heart and settles into warm amber, leather and musk; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

76% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lavender Cardamom Calabrian lemon Bergamot Basil

Heart notesfirst few hours

Thyme absolute

Jasmine Carnation Geranium Ginger

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amber Musk Virginia cedar Leather Florentine iris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Powdery

What does François Charles (2008) smell like?

The top brings lavender, cardamom, Calabrian lemon, bergamot and basil for a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, thyme absolute, jasmine and ginger make a floral, spicy bridge. The base of amber, musk, leather and Virginia cedar ends on a woody, slightly animalic and powdery warmth.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi and Acqua di Genova Fresh have a close profile.