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Charlie (Concentrated Solid Perfume) by Revlon

Charlie Concentrated Solid Perfume

Zora
03/08/2023, 10:06 AM
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Do you remember.......I love.....

A few days ago, I met my best friend from childhood and youth. It was our second meeting after many years. The two meetings were always far too short, there was so much to talk about, it felt so familiar and so beautiful, just like back then. At our last meeting, I was wearing a necklace with a pendant around my neck. Somehow, the necklace seemed familiar to her, and so did the scent that, upon greeting, sent the message from my neck: Do you remember.....?
We were inseparable, but eventually, school days come to an end, and everyone goes their own way in life. Professionally and personally. You move away and lose sight of each other. That’s how it was for me with my beloved Charlie Apple. No outing without him. He was my fragrant piece of jewelry. And it smelled sooo fine. At any time, in any place, just take off the cap and lightly apply it to the skin with your finger.

Anyone who has ever had the old Charlie under their nose knows that he wants to stand out, he is always present. Floral, spicy, slightly sweet, and also green, aldehydic, with a little kitten in it. Yes, that’s how my wonderful Charlie Apple was too, but the solid perfume was creamy and lighter, as if the scent was enveloped in a fluffy and light green coat. Close to the body yet subtly perceptible. More for young girls who don’t necessarily want to stand out immediately or are so discreet that it is wearable for everyone.

My first real fragrance and just as unforgettable as the first great love.
I searched for him here in the forum and everywhere else ten years ago. So, the Charlie Apple, not the first great love;)) Unfortunately, always without success.
When you found it, it was usually empty.
At some point, I almost gave up the search altogether. Until a lovely user reminded me that even after a long time, you might be lucky enough to find a wonderful memory again. She was right, I thought, and tried my luck again. And lo and behold, bullseye. Thanks to the lovely user:). Even two Charly Apples, gold and silver colored. Neither of them had ever been used, and oh wonder, the solid perfume is preserved just like back then. I admit, tears were shed.
Since Charles Revson (known as the Revlon brand) had his business and great success in New York, the apple was probably a tribute to the Big Apple.

Time passes very quickly, and the older you get, it seems to go even faster. What remains: Do you remember.......the beautiful and dear memories.
You can’t turn back time, but you can bring some lovely memories into the present.
I found mine again after a very long time. The best and dearest friend and my dearly beloved Charlie Apple in double form.

I love Big Apple Charlie. It just occurred to me that my beloved cat is also named Charly, coincidence or perhaps subconscious? Who knows.....:).

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38 Comments
Paloma58Paloma58 1 year ago
Ah, so beautifully written 🥰
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SeejungfrauSeejungfrau 3 years ago
Of course, I remember your apple - Charlie - photo. Great review of your treasure.
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VerbenaVerbena 3 years ago
That I'm finally reading this... I loved this scent tracker so much. I've never come across Charlie as a solid, so I just devoured your review with wide eyes.
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Hello dear. I also took the photo, maybe you saw it. These little apples are cherished. Thank you so much for reading :).

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ZerotoninZerotonin 3 years ago
How touching, personal, and honest; I really enjoyed reading this! And of course, I shared your excitement :-) You've made the Solid sound so appealing, it must smell truly heavenly.
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FlirtyFlowerFlirtyFlower 3 years ago
I almost have tears in my eyes.... Who knows...... :) A very special heartfelt trophy for you!
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PreciousPrecious 3 years ago
I really enjoyed reading your review. So heartfelt and nostalgic. The famous Charlie scent wasn't really my thing back then because I was already in love with Shalimar. Today, I think I would quite like Charlie. I've always liked the name and find it very fitting for a cat.
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JonasP1JonasP1 3 years ago
How lovely, such meetings! Solids aren't really my thing, but your great comment has made me interested in them ;-)
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IriniIrini 3 years ago
Ah, what a nostalgic and touching story..! 👍💓 I never met Charlie, and I'm even happier for your lifelong and loyal friendship & love 🌺
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PlutoPluto 3 years ago
I confess, I wasn't a fan of Charlie, maybe because the whole class smelled like it. But I’m a fan of your comment :o)
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RenataRenata 3 years ago
Oh how lovely, I'm so happy for you! It's no coincidence that both the fragrance and your cat share the same name. What a beautiful story that I really enjoyed reading, and congratulations on your found treasure.....
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much. I enjoy the scent and my dear Charly for as long as I can.
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GandixGandix 3 years ago
What a beautiful review..... As we get older, memories become even more precious. I feel the same way.... Congratulations on rediscovering this memory...
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much! ......
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SchalkerinSchalkerin 3 years ago
That's so great! I'm happy for you. Actually, it's about time for a trip to NY with my girlfriend and the apples.
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much! Who knows, it would be nice.
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SeeroseSeerose 3 years ago
Congratulations on finding your lost treasure again; at least it's possible to rediscover your first perfume love and still like it. Sometimes. But the first love? That's older too, and who knows how it has changed. It's probably better to keep it in memory just as it was.
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, it really was luck. And yes, you’re probably right about that :).

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MilouMilou 3 years ago
How nice to read from you again 🤗! I also had the Charlie apple back in the day, but it's only now that you mention it that I'm remembering it. How great that you found what you were looking for!
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much! Yes, it really is like a little miracle. I also got it in the bottle, but I just have a stronger connection to the apple. I had to write about it, even though I'm not that great at it.
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YataganYatagan 3 years ago
That was a really lovely scent.
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much. I still find it so beautiful.
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IngerInger 3 years ago
How lovely when memories come alive!
I've also noticed that I prefer wearing my fragrances from the past.
Cheers to the good old days!!!
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much! It's true. New fragrances are exciting and interesting, but old ones feel so familiar. You just have a completely different relationship with them.
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CoraKirschCoraKirsch 3 years ago
What a lovely story - a real little miracle! I'm so happy for you (and Charlie!).
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much. It really is like a miracle.
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PonticusPonticus 3 years ago
Memories are something very precious to me as well, and ultimately the only thing that can never be taken away! Such a beautiful, nostalgically tinged review from you about a rather unknown and even virgin scent here on Parfumo! I'm really happy for you and a bit touched!
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you so much! Charlie is already quite well-known, but it's more than just a scent in the bottle. I have that one too, but it's much more intense than the cream fragrance.
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Medusa00Medusa00 3 years ago
Oh yes, you wrote that beautifully. One could say here, "Old love never rusts!"
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you. How true.
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ShamisShamis 3 years ago
A beautiful and touching text! Oh yes, I discovered my beloved "Mimosa" by Acca Kappa thanks to the encouragement of a dear friend from Parfuma...
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you! Sometimes a little nudge is needed :).

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StinkibubStinkibub 3 years ago
So beautifully written! I'm happy for you that you can now indulge in memories again. 🥰
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you :) .............
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PollitaPollita 3 years ago
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Parfumo is just incredible. And no, I'm not surprised at all. Enjoy the treasures, dear 🥰
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you! ;)
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SerenissimaSerenissima 3 years ago
I didn't even know there was "Charlie" in this concentrate.
In my younger years, the classic bottle with the liquid golden content was a cult favorite among many women!
Then you must have owned a true cult object: congratulations!
Memories are often captured in scents; they stay there for a long time, like a kind of time capsule.
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ZoraZora 3 years ago
Thank you! :) I've already taken the photo, just need to upload it now. :)
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