Fragrance comparison

Charlie Violet Dream vs Rubino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Charlie Violet Dream

Revlon

3.502 votes

Rank #62,791 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,392 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino 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.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie Violet Dream1/3

Rubino2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie Violet DreamRevlon

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubino

SillageCharlie Violet Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubinoHigher 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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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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 Rubino?

Rubino takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie Violet Dream is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Charlie Violet Dream for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie Violet Dream or Rubino?

Rubino lasts longest (Rubino 60/100, Charlie Violet Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie Violet Dream or Rubino?

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

Do Charlie Violet Dream and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

What are the notes in Charlie Violet Dream and Rubino?

Charlie Violet Dream features Lilac, Violet, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Geranium. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.