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    Midwinter Dream vs. Reflection 45 Man

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Midwinter Dream vs. Reflection 45 Man
    Midwinter DreamReflection 45 Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242021
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJono BornsteinLucas Sieuzac
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Midwinter Dream

    Woody
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Amber

    Reflection 45 Man

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Iris
    Lavender

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Ice WineBergamotSpruceSpicy NotesIrisRye
    LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
    Heart
    Orris RootAmbergrisSandalwoodWater LilyVanilla
    IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
    Base
    OudOakmossCedarwood
    OlibanumFrankincenseCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrh

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Midwinter Dream vs. Reflection 45 Man
    Midwinter DreamReflection 45 Man
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A discontinued 2024 find worth hunting. The powdery iris and oud combo doesn't hit mainstream, it lingers where you sprayed and earns every question. More worn-in cabin than red carpet entrance.Midwinter Dream
    This one earns its Extraits label. The frankincense and myrrh in the base are properly done, not synthetic whispers. The iris heart keeps it from becoming another woody powerhouse, and the whole.Reflection 45 Man