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    Rykiel Man vs. The Dreamer

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    The Dreamer wears longer on skin, while Rykiel Man projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rykiel Man vs. The Dreamer
    Rykiel ManThe Dreamer
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20041996
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Jean-Pierre Bethouart
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rykiel Man

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Marine
    Citrus
    Musky

    The Dreamer

    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Iris
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Woody
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Aquatic NotesLemonNeroliGreen Mandarin
    ArtemisiaTarragonJuniper
    Heart
    RosemaryNutmegSaffron
    IrisFlaxLily
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanilla
    Tobacco FlowerTobacco BlossomAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rykiel Man vs. The Dreamer
    Rykiel ManThe Dreamer
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The powdery drydown is the real draw here, not loud, just intimate and close. Some find it nostalgic, others find it restrained. But that restraint is the point.Rykiel Man
    Versace's quieter statement surprises with its restraint. The Dreamer sharpens before it softens, which many find unexpectedly compelling.The Dreamer

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Rykiel Man vs. The Dreamer
    Rykiel ManThe Dreamer
    4.2 oz$20.99fragrancenet—

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