Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs Charlie Violet Dream

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 286 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,044 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Charlie Violet Dream

Revlon

3.502 votes

Rank #62,791 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Issime takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charlie Violet Dream
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold Issime2/3

Charlie Violet Dream1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Charlie Violet DreamRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGold Issime

SillageCharlie Violet Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

floral100%

violet83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilacVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumYlang-YlangFreesiaRoseNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#62,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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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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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, Gold Issime or Charlie Violet Dream?

Gold Issime takes 2 of 3 categories. Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes; Charlie Violet Dream is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charlie Violet Dream for a floral and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Issime or Charlie Violet Dream?

They last about the same: Gold Issime 57/100, Charlie Violet Dream 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gold Issime or Charlie Violet Dream?

Charlie Violet Dream projects furthest (Charlie Violet Dream 80/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Issime and Charlie Violet Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.

Is Gold Issime or Charlie Violet Dream better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold Issime and Charlie Violet Dream?

Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet. Charlie Violet Dream features Lilac, Violet, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Geranium.