Fragrance comparison

Charlie Violet Dream vs JD Sous Bois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Charlie Violet Dream

Revlon

3.502 votes

Rank #62,791 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

JD Sous Bois

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.1226 votes

Rank #45,059 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JD Sous Bois 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.
JD Sous Bois
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Violet Dream1/3

JD Sous Bois2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie Violet DreamRevlon

JD Sous BoisJD Jeffrey Dame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

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

50%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJD Sous Bois

SillageCharlie Violet Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

powdery100%

musky92%

woody84%

violet77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both violet and powdery

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

MuskVioletCivetMimosaOrange BlossomAlmondGeraniumIrisBenzoinNeroliRoseMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Geranium, Rose and Neroli. 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

Summer57

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,059

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJD Sous BoisHigher 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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JD Sous Bois by JD Jeffrey Dame takes classic French woodland perfumery and softens its edges. The opening sparks with bright bergamot and lemon before yielding to a dense heart of powdery iris, sweet mimosa, and violet leaf. As it settles, clean musk blends with earthy moss, cedarwood, and a quiet purr of civet that …

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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 JD Sous Bois?

JD Sous Bois takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie Violet Dream is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; JD Sous Bois is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Charlie Violet Dream for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JD Sous Bois for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Violet Dream or JD Sous Bois?

JD Sous Bois lasts longest (JD Sous Bois 86/100, Charlie Violet Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Violet Dream or JD Sous Bois?

Charlie Violet Dream projects furthest (Charlie Violet Dream 80/100, JD Sous Bois 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Violet Dream and JD Sous Bois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Geranium, Rose and Neroli.

Is Charlie Violet Dream or JD Sous Bois better for summer or winter?

Charlie Violet Dream suits daytime wear; JD Sous Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie Violet Dream and JD Sous Bois?

Charlie Violet Dream features Lilac, Violet, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Geranium. JD Sous Bois features Musk, Violet, Civet, Mimosa and Orange Blossom.