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    Side by side

    Desert vs. The Dreamer

    Desert by Fragonard bottle

    Desert

    Fragonard
    Eau de Toilette1800
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    The Dreamer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Desert vs. The Dreamer
    DesertThe Dreamer
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched18001996
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Desert

    Tobacco
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Beeswax
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber

    The Dreamer

    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Iris
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Woody
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses
    ArtemisiaTarragonJuniper
    Heart
    SaffronSageNeroli
    IrisFlaxLily
    Base
    TobaccoTonka BeanBeeswaxOud
    Tobacco FlowerTobacco BlossomAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Desert vs. The Dreamer
    DesertThe Dreamer
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Désert takes a different route. The beeswax and tonka bean soften everything, making the tobacco feel warm rather than aggressive. It's a fragrance that prefers to invite rather than overwhelm.Desert
    Versace's quieter statement surprises with its restraint. The Dreamer sharpens before it softens, which many find unexpectedly compelling.The Dreamer