Revlon Charlie Sunshine is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Revlon Charlie Sunshine, released in 1997, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Revlon Charlie Sunshine: citrus, green and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Revlon Charlie Sunshine?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Revlon Charlie Sunshine we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Grès Cabochard Chérie — 68% scent match

    A more modern, refined composition that touches on similar green and floral notes, providing a sophisticated alternative to the classic Charlie Sunshine profile.

    It shares its sweet, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Revlon Charlie Sunshine, opens on Pear and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 361 community ratings.

  2. Revlon Charlie Urban Energy — 72% scent match

    Leans into the same fresh, energetic citrus profile found in Charlie Sunshine, providing a light and accessible scent that fits the same casual vibe.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and fresh spicy accords with Revlon Charlie Sunshine, opens on Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 36 community ratings.

  3. Revlon Charlie Blushed — 72% scent match

    Offers a soft, floral-leaning take on the Charlie line that shares the approachable, powdery freshness reminiscent of the original Charlie Sunshine.

    It shares its fruity, rose and citrus accords with Revlon Charlie Sunshine, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 9 community ratings.

  4. Avon Perceive Soleil — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the sunny, citrus-and-green character of Charlie Sunshine with a refreshing, airy quality that captures a similar bright and clean aesthetic.

    It shares its citrus, green and floral accords with Revlon Charlie Sunshine, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 186 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Revlon Charlie Instinct (Charlie Insight) — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the same bright, citrus-forward DNA as Charlie Sunshine, offering a similarly crisp and uplifting floral experience that feels familiar and nostalgic.

    It shares its citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords with Revlon Charlie Sunshine, opens on Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 14 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Revlon Charlie Sunshine dupe is cheapest?

Revlon Charlie Instinct (Charlie Insight), at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Revlon Charlie Sunshine dupe lasts longest?

Grès Cabochard Chérie, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Revlon Charlie Sunshine.

Which Revlon Charlie Sunshine dupe is closest to the original?

Revlon Charlie Instinct (Charlie Insight), at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Revlon Charlie Sunshine dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Grès Cabochard Chérie actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Revlon Charlie Sunshine. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Revlon Charlie Sunshine dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Grès Cabochard Chérie comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Revlon Charlie Sunshine notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.