Fragrance comparison

Charlie White Cologne vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Charlie White Cologne

Revlon

2.754 votes

Rank #65,578 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #42,705 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Charlie White Cologne
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charlie White Cologne1/3

The Private Collection No 22/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charlie White Cologne
Sillage & projection: The Private Collection No 2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charlie White CologneRevlon

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 55%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

37%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCharlie White Cologne

SillageThe Private Collection No 2

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

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

rose77%

violet69%

floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletLemonOrangePearWatermelonMelon

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Orange. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlie White by Revlon is a crisp, floral scent built around lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and rose. Launched in 1994, it offers a clean, green, and aquatic profile that works well for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months. It remains a straightforward, refreshing option for those seeking an u…

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Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

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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 White Cologne or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Charlie White Cologne is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Charlie White Cologne for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlie White Cologne or The Private Collection No 2?

Charlie White Cologne lasts longest (Charlie White Cologne 80/100, The Private Collection No 2 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlie White Cologne or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 projects furthest (The Private Collection No 2 68/100, Charlie White Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlie White Cologne and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Orange.

Is Charlie White Cologne or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?

Charlie White Cologne suits day or night wear; The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlie White Cologne and The Private Collection No 2?

Charlie White Cologne features Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Lemon. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.