Revlon Charlie: released in 1973, white floral, aromatic and green, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Revlon Charlie dupe we found is Revlon Charlie Blue — 88% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Revlon Charlie dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Revlon Charlie | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revlon Charlie Blue | 88% | about $10* (−33%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette | 68% | about $35* (+133%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Marilyn Miglin Pheromone | 63% | about $40 (+167%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Fine Fragrances & Cosmetics Tweed | 78% | about $15 | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Avon Emprise | 73% | about $25 (+67%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
A deeper, more concentrated take on the original Charlie, maintaining that signature green, mossy, and aldehydic character with added intensity.
It shares its mossy, woody and earthy accords with Revlon Charlie, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,196 community ratings.
While more refined, it shares the green, floral, and earthy mossy backbone that defines the classic character of Charlie.
It shares its green, woody and earthy accords with Revlon Charlie, opens on Hiacynth and Galbanum too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,843 community ratings.
A complex, heavy floral composition that leans into the same aromatic and earthy territory as the original Charlie.
It shares its woody, green and white floral accords with Revlon Charlie, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 321 community ratings.
Shares the classic, aromatic, and mossy structure found in Charlie, offering a similarly vintage-inspired, green floral experience.
It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Revlon Charlie, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 58 community ratings.
Evokes a similar era of perfumery with its blend of white florals and green, woody undertones that feel reminiscent of the Charlie profile.
It shares its white floral, mossy and earthy accords with Revlon Charlie, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 54 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Revlon Charlie.
Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Revlon Charlie.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Revlon Charlie Blue saves you about $5 a year against Revlon Charlie. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Marilyn Miglin Pheromone comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Revlon Charlie notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.