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Dreamer The Original Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Fantasising For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Fantasising For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Whilst some are absolutely besotted with its unique charm, calling it a masterpiece of tobacco and florals, others reckon it's a harsh, powdery mess that belongs in a bygone era. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for drama.
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Our Verdict - Fantasising For Men EDP
Fantasising clones Versace The Dreamer - that introverted, powdery lavender-and-tobacco aromatic with a sweet tonka drydown. Wearers say it isn't a one-to-one match: the original reads greener while the dupe is more balanced and rounded, but it captures the cosy tobacco-tonka mood at a fraction of the price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
Fantasising For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 45% vs 38%
Mandarin 24% vs 27%
Only in Dreamer The Original Edition
Sage 29%
Only in Fantasising For Men
Clary Sage 33%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 37% vs 31%
Rose 22% vs 22%
Carnation 20% vs 20%
Geranium 19% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 33% vs 31%
Vetiver 21% vs 25%
Cedar 21% vs 22%
Only in Dreamer The Original Edition
Fir Resin 24%
Only in Fantasising For Men
Fir 20%

Accords

Dreamer The Original Edition Fantasising For Men
100%
Aromatic
80%
73%
Lavender
73%
Tobacco
60%
69%
Sweet
45%
58%
Woody
65%
56%
Herbal
Powdery
55%
52%
Rose
50%
Vanilla
50%
Floral
Aromatic shared
100%
80%
73%
Tobacco shared
73%
60%
Sweet shared
69%
45%
Woody shared
58%
65%
56%
55%
52%
50%
50%

Performance

Dreamer The Original Edition Fantasising For Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dreamer The Original Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for casual wear and suitable for dates, where its unique character can shine without being overpowering. The strong opening and distinct tobacco-floral blend might be too much for formal settings or sports, and some find it too 'old-school' for a modern office.

Fantasising For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery lavender-tobacco warmth suits autumn, spring and cooler evenings; summer heat flattens its herbal nuance.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal

Low-key and versatile for casual and office wear, with enough depth for an evening or date; too subtle and odd for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, tobacco

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
Fantasising For Men EDP
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