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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 £
LXXI Eau de Parfum bottle LXXI 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 - LXXI EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pour Homme 1971 - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon Verbena, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
LXXI EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 45% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Carnation 20% vs 31%
Geranium 19% vs 22%
Only in Dreamer The Original Edition
Tobacco 37% Rose 23%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 33% vs 26%
Cedar 21% vs 19%
Only in Dreamer The Original Edition
Fir Resin 24% Vetiver 22%

Accords

Dreamer The Original Edition LXXI
100%
Aromatic
78%
Citrus
90%
73%
Lavender
73%
Tobacco
69%
Sweet
42%
58%
Woody
66%
56%
Herbal
Amber
54%
52%
Rose
50%
Vanilla
50%
Floral
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
90%
73%
73%
Sweet shared
69%
42%
Woody shared
58%
66%
56%
54%
52%
50%
50%

Performance

Dreamer The Original Edition LXXI
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

LXXI

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dreamer The Original Edition EDP
LXXI EDP
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