14 community ratings

François Charles (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

2016MenClassic

6.6/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

Rancé 1795 François Charles opens with cardamom, grapefruit and bergamot, then settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood, in a masculine style.

Compare

Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does François Charles (2016) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the sample is small, so read that cautiously. Voters name evening, daily wear, leisure and nights out in similar measure, and business is possible too. It is a masculine scent that works from day into night.

The top is citrus and spice: grapefruit, mandarin, cardamom, ginger and pink pepper. Lavender, rose and jasmine add a floral softness in the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, sandalwood and amber sweeten it into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Parfums de Marly Darley and Pierre de Velay No. 16 have a close profile.