Fragrance comparison

Charlie Violet Dream vs Donna

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Charlie Violet Dream

Revlon

3.502 votes

Rank #62,852 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Donna

Borsalino

3.7947 votes

Rank #34,386 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 2 of 3 categories.

Charlie Violet Dream
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Donna
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Violet Dream1/3

Donna2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie Violet DreamRevlon

DonnaBorsalino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

3.79/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageCharlie Violet Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilacVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumYlang-YlangFreesiaRoseNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilacYlang-YlangJasmineCashmere WoodSandalwoodCitrusesAmberAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-ValleyVioletMandarin OrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLilac, Violet, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. 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

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie Violet Dream by Revlon is a floral-centric EDT launched in 2008. It leans heavily on violet, jasmine, and orange blossom to create a light, spring-appropriate profile. This accessible fragrance offers a simple, powdery bouquet that works best for casual daytime wear when you want something fresh and unobtrusiv…

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Donna by Borsalino is a classic floral woody musk with a bright citrus opening, a soft white floral heart, and a smooth base of sandalwood, amber, musk, and vanilla. It reads powdery, fresh, and gently sweet rather than loud. This suits someone who enjoys older-school feminine florals with a polished, slightly romanti…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charlie Violet Dream or Donna?

Donna takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie Violet Dream is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 47 votes. Choose Charlie Violet Dream for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Donna for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Violet Dream or Donna?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 71/100, Charlie Violet Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Violet Dream or Donna?

Charlie Violet Dream projects furthest (Charlie Violet Dream 80/100, Donna 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Violet Dream and Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lilac, Violet, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.

Is Charlie Violet Dream or Donna better for summer or winter?

Charlie Violet Dream suits daytime wear; Donna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Violet Dream and Donna?

Charlie Violet Dream features Lilac, Violet, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Geranium. Donna features Lilac, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.