Fragrance comparison

Charlie Red vs Vibrant Violet

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,540 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charlie Red

Revlon

3.551,522 votes

Rank #2,064 White FloralFloral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Vibrant Violet

Massimo Dutti

4.0018 votes

Rank #52,256 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charlie Red
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Vibrant Violet
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Charlie Red4/5

Vibrant Violet1/5

Ratings & consensus: Vibrant Violet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charlie Red
Sillage & projection: Charlie Red
Value for money: Charlie Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlie Red

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Charlie RedRevlon

Vibrant VioletMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerVibrant VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

1,408 votes

28%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCharlie Red

SillageCharlie Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCharlie RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

powdery69%

woody61%

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GardeniaPeachOrange BlossomPlumVioletBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidRose

Base

HoneyMuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

Top

Black CurrantMandarinBergamot

Heart

VioletJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCashmeran

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Violet, Black Currant and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men13

Unisex0

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#52,256

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharlie RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie Red by Revlon is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a prominent tuberose heart. Launched in 1993, this perfume creates a strong white floral presence with sweet, powdery, and woody undertones. It performs best during cool spring days or casual evening outings, offering a memorable, distinct profile …

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Massimo Dutti Vibrant Violet opens with bright mandarin and sharp blackcurrant before settling into soft violet petals. A base of sandalwood and cashmeran gives the floral heart a smooth, woody foundation. It wears comfortably during spring office days or weekend errands, offering a clean floral footprint without feel…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charlie Red or Vibrant Violet?

Charlie Red takes 4 of 5 categories. Charlie Red is rated 3.55/5 from 1,522 votes; Vibrant Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Charlie Red for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vibrant Violet for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Red or Vibrant Violet?

Charlie Red lasts longest (Charlie Red 65/100, Vibrant Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Red or Vibrant Violet?

Charlie Red projects furthest (Charlie Red 60/100, Vibrant Violet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Red and Vibrant Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Violet, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Charlie Red or Vibrant Violet better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Red and Vibrant Violet?

Charlie Red has top notes of Gardenia, Peach, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Vibrant Violet has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmeran.