Fragrance comparison

Charlie Violet Dream vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 625 ratings analysed

Charlie Violet Dream

Revlon

3.502 votes

Rank #62,791 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,669 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liz Claiborne 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.
Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Charlie Violet Dream1/3

Liz Claiborne2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie Violet DreamRevlon

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

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

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLiz Claiborne

SillageCharlie Violet Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

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

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLilac, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,669

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher 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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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence 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 Liz Claiborne?

Liz Claiborne takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie Violet Dream is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Charlie Violet Dream for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Violet Dream or Liz Claiborne?

Liz Claiborne lasts longest (Liz Claiborne 67/100, Charlie Violet Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Violet Dream or Liz Claiborne?

Charlie Violet Dream projects furthest (Charlie Violet Dream 80/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie Violet Dream and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charlie Violet Dream or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charlie Violet Dream and Liz Claiborne?

Charlie Violet Dream features Lilac, Violet, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Geranium. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.