Dreaming
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 1988 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Donna
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A dreamlike fresh-floral aquatic - melon and bergamot opening, water lily and jasmine heart, soft sandalwood-musk-iris drydown. Calm and ethereal warm-weather wear, not the tobacco oriental the database currently claims.
This 90s aquatic floral is a real nostalgia trip, divisive for sure, but a simple, clean scent that still feels surprisingly modern. It's a 'love it or leave it' for many, but its easy-going charm keeps it relevant.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 7% |
| Floral | 33% | 41% |
| Fruity | 8% | 8% |
| Green | 7% | 10% |
| Sweet | 17% | 24% |
| Warm | 0% | 5% |
| Woody | 12% | 8% |
| Earthy | 3% | 2% |
| Animalic | 10% | 11% |
| Fresh | 28% | 23% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Melon, water lily, jasmine, and a watery seawater touch read clearly as warm-weather. Spring and summer daytime suit best; the soft sandalwood-musk base is too airy to carry winter.
Occasions
Gentle projection and aquatic-floral character suit casual daytime, daytime dates, and office; lacks the gravitas for formal evenings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its light, fresh, and inoffensive character makes it perfect for the office or casual daytime wear, though its modest longevity of 2-4 hours means reapplication is needed. While some reviewers call it a good 'everyday fragrance,' its aquatic and fruity notes make it shine in warm weather casual settings, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fresh, Aquatic accords and Jasmine, Water Lily notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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