Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Lucid Dream

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lucid Dream

Reinvented

4.1233 votes

Rank #18,905 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lucid Dream takes 4 of 7 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Lucid Dream
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

19893/7

Lucid Dream4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lucid Dream
Community sentiment: Lucid Dream
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: 1989
Versatility: Lucid Dream
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lucid Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Lucid DreamReinvented

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.12/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerLucid DreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

52%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerLucid DreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value47

Category winner1989Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top

SaffronRaspberryPlum

Heart

RoseWhite Blossom

Base

PatchouliOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day67

Night100

Category winnerLucid DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men18

Unisex50

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,905

PerfumerCharlotte Jullien, Cristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerLucid DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

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Lucid Dream is a plush fruity saffron scent that quickly turns into rose brushed suede, then settles into smooth woods with a soft, polished oud feel. Reviews often describe dark red fruits up top (raspberry, plum), a “double saffron” warmth, and a clean suede texture rather than heavy leather. If you like saffron wit…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1989 or Lucid Dream?

Lucid Dream takes 4 of 7 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Lucid Dream is rated 4.12/5 from 33 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Lucid Dream for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Lucid Dream?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Lucid Dream 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Lucid Dream?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Lucid Dream 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Lucid Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry and Patchouli.

Is 1989 or Lucid Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lucid Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, 1989 is the stronger pick. Lucid Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Lucid Dream?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Lucid Dream has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry and Plum, heart notes of Rose and White Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Oud and Sandalwood.