The Dreamer

Versace   Original
Dupe Pair
78%
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The Dreamer Eau de Toilette bottle The Dreamer
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- Year 1996
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Dreamer
A divisive, love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance, Versace's The Dreamer is an unashamedly floral masculine scent that’s soft, unique, and surprisingly affordable. Its fleeting nature often sees it relegated to a bedtime scent, but for those who love its distinctive character, it’s a modern classic.
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Our Verdict - Fantasising For Men
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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 9%
Floral 29% 23%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 24% 17%
Sweet 19% 18%
Warm 17% 11%
Woody 11% 18%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 4% 1%
Fresh 12% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Dreamer EdT
Fantasising For Men EdP

Notes

Accords

The Dreamer Fantasising For Men
88%
Aromatic
80%
75%
Iris
57%
Woody
65%
61%
Powdery
55%
60%
Herbal
Tobacco
60%
58%
Amber
Sweet
45%
Aromatic shared
88%
80%
75%
Woody shared
57%
65%
Powdery shared
61%
55%
60%
60%
58%
45%

Performance

The Dreamer Fantasising For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Dreamer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and clean, slightly soapy nature make it office-safe and pleasant for casual wear. While it has an intimate charm suitable for dates, its limited longevity and clean floral profile don't quite suit formal events or demanding sports activities.

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

Overall
78%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
74%
Accord
45%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Powdery accords

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Dreamer
Fantasising For Men
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