Reserve
Original PenguinEau de Toilette2013
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Reserve vs. The Dreamer
Is Reserve better than The Dreamer?
The Dreamer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Reserve and The Dreamer?
| Reserve | The Dreamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2013 | 1996 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Pierre Bethouart |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Reserve and The Dreamer smell?
Reserve
Citrus
Woody
Warm Spicy
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Fresh
The Dreamer
White Floral
Aromatic
Iris
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Woody
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Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Reserve and The Dreamer share?
Top
Citruses
ArtemisiaTarragonJuniper
Heart
Spicy Notes
IrisFlaxLily
Base
Woody NotesAmber
Tobacco FlowerTobacco BlossomAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
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Spicy Notes
Spicy Notes
Juniper
Where they fit
When and where do Reserve and The Dreamer work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Reserve or The Dreamer?
| Reserve | The Dreamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Reserve and The Dreamer?
Reserve isn't trying to be your signature scent. It's the one you reach for when you want to say something without shouting, citrus that gets curious, then spices that settle in like they belong.Reserve
Versace's quieter statement surprises with its restraint. The Dreamer sharpens before it softens, which many find unexpectedly compelling.The Dreamer
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