Is Perfume Parlour Fantasising For Men a dupe of Versace Dreamer The Original Edition?
Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fantasising For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dreamer The Original Edition
- Fantasising For Men
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The powdery lavender-tobacco warmth suits autumn, spring and cooler evenings; summer heat flattens its herbal nuance.
Occasions
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
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Tonka Bean, Mandarin
Adds clary sage and fir, drops canadian fir balsam and sage
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Fantasising For Men EDP
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