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    Desert Water vs. Midwinter Dream

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Midwinter Dream rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Desert Water vs. Midwinter Dream
    Desert WaterMidwinter Dream
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerWeston AdamJono Bornstein
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Desert Water

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Animalic
    Fresh Spicy
    Conifer

    Midwinter Dream

    Woody
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black Spruce
    Ice WineBergamotSpruceSpicy NotesIrisRye
    Heart
    Balsam Fir
    Orris RootAmbergrisSandalwoodWater LilyVanilla
    Base
    Ambergris
    OudOakmossCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Desert Water vs. Midwinter Dream
    Desert WaterMidwinter Dream
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For those expecting an opening fanfare, this one will catch you off guard. Desert Water starts exactly where it means to, and stays there. The lack of traditional structure makes it a quiet statement.Desert Water
    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