Charlie Oriental

The original Charlie(1973), was my favorite fragrance for years. There was just something about it that worked beautifully with my body chemistry. I'm not certain how, but I missed this flanker completely back when it was released. Or perhaps I just don't remember it. I found a vintage bottle recently and decided to risk that the juice would still be good. I knew from other's reviews that this fragrance was going to be right up my alley: vintage, spicy, amber bomb. I'm so glad I ordered a bottle because it's fabulous. Not complicated but so good. If you know the pillar or even the reformulation, Charlie Blue, this is a spicier, sweeter, more powdery version. It's got a kick to it that is intoxicating for those who know. Once it settles on my skin, I do pick up a nod to both Estee Lauder's Cinnabar and my mom's signature for at least 15 years, YSL's Opium. I like this so much that I'm going to hunt down another bottle. If you like vintage ambers that are a little dirty, think Toujours Moi and Tabu, I think you'll like this. It's not a cola heavy composition like Toujours Moi but it almost wants to be. Love, love, love.

This was just a lovely scent. I liked best of all the Charlie incarnations. Can it be found today?

what a vague list of notes, but i get spices, woods and florals. likely carnation, maybe rose? i get something almost slightly creamy here, not sure what it is, but possibly ylang ylang or lily. this is definitely in the opium realm but not as complex or dry to my nose. a bit more floral. the spices seem to parse out a bit over time, becoming more distinct with cinnamon the strongest. this is super pretty. a spicy floral, perfect for cold weather.

This was the only fragrance in the Charlie range of that time period that I liked. A great little cheapie oriental that smelled more expensive.

found a deal on ebay-3 new bottles in the gold boxes for under $10! what a steal.....this reminds me of opium of old. i know some think cinnebar-but it is missing that overly powdery note that old cinnebar was so fond of. the only drawback-this is one of those continous sprayers-i meant to only apply a quick dab-it was almost as if the sprayer was stuck-but it is a new/unused bottle. anyways-this is a georgous scent! it is just bursting with cloves, cinnamon, myrrh...it has traces of patch-not too much-but i pick up trace amounts.....the notes stay pretty consistant thruout-and one great thing-no cola notes! YES! i hate that! this lasts until the next morning for me-i get light wafts on my pillow. the back of my neck....so soft now-it is most sensual when it gets to skin notes.... this is one sexy perfume-even in the heat it is beautiful-if you can find some-grab it!