Revlon Charlie Black Eau de Toilette 30ml is a sweet, gourmand take on the iconic Charlie family — a 2009 reinterpretation of the 1973 original, recast as a darker, evening-leaning fragrance for the modern Charlie Girl. Mandarin, cherry and lychee bring an immediate fruity sparkle; a heart of almond and caramel adds a soft, sugary lift; and a base of musk, amber, coumarin, vanilla and heliotrope leaves a creamy, slightly powdery finish.
About Revlon Charlie
The original Charlie was launched by Revlon in 1973, breaking ground as one of the first mainstream women's fragrances marketed around independence rather than romance — embodied by the famous trouser-suited "Charlie Girl" advertising campaigns. The Charlie family has since grown into a long-running flanker line, with Black extending the lineage into the modern fruity-gourmand category in 2009.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Mandarin Orange, Cherry, Lychee
- Heart: Almond, Caramel
- Base: Musk, Amber, Coumarin, Vanilla, Heliotrope
Olfactory family: Floral Fruity Gourmand | Launched: 2009 | Gender: Women
The story behind Charlie Black
While the original Charlie was a fresh chypre-floral, Charlie Black was briefed as its night-out alter ego — sweeter, warmer and aimed at a younger 2000s audience drawn to fruity-gourmand compositions. The black-glass flacon and silver Charlie monogram give the fragrance a more contemporary visual identity than the powder-pink original, while keeping a clear visual link to the family.
Who it's for
Charlie Black suits anyone drawn to sweet, gourmand-leaning fruity florals at an accessible price point — wearers of fragrances like DKNY Be Delicious, Britney Spears Curious or Vera Wang Princess who want a darker, more amber-leaning alternative. Best in autumn and winter and as an evening or weekend fragrance, but versatile enough for daytime wear in cooler months.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the throat, behind the ears — from around 15cm.
- Two to three sprays for daytime; build up gently for evenings or longer wear.
- Apply over an unscented body lotion to extend longevity, particularly on dry skin.
Specifications
- Size: 30ml
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Revlon
- Year: 2009
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