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The Dreamer Eau de Toilette bottle The Dreamer EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1996 Year 2008
£ Price Tier £
Noir Complete For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Complete For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Dreamer EDT
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 - Noir Complete For Men EDP
A budget take on Dunhill Black. The green nettle-and-lavender opening drying into soft suede and woods captures the original's misnamed, fresh-herbal character; the original is already a modest performer, so this dupe sits right beside it - close-wearing and quietly green.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Dreamer EDT
Noir Complete For Men EDP

Notes

Only in Noir Complete For Men
Nettle 100%
Only in Noir Complete For Men
Lavender 59% Jasmine 41%

Accords

The Dreamer Noir Complete For Men
88%
Aromatic
80%
75%
Iris
57%
Woody
65%
61%
Powdery
35%
60%
Herbal
Green
60%
58%
Amber
Leather
50%
Fresh
45%
Aromatic shared
88%
80%
75%
Woody shared
57%
65%
Powdery shared
61%
35%
60%
60%
58%
50%
45%

Performance

The Dreamer Noir Complete For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Noir Complete For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The green, herbal-aromatic character is at its best in mild spring and autumn weather and feels too light to register in deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

A clean, understated aromatic that suits business-casual office wear and daily life, with enough polish for a relaxed date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

The Dreamer EDT
Noir Complete For Men EDP
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