A Midsummer Dream vs Altesse Mysore
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Midsummer Dream takes 5 of 7 categories.
A Midsummer DreamChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Altesse MysoreChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
A Midsummer Dream5/7
Altesse Mysore2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A Midsummer Dream
- Community sentiment
- A Midsummer Dream
- Longevity
- A Midsummer Dream
- Sillage & projection
- Altesse Mysore
- Value for money
- Altesse Mysore
- Versatility
- A Midsummer Dream
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A Midsummer Dream
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Midsummer DreamRoja DoveAltesse MysoreAlexandre.JWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 2,546 votes
Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%
3.58/ 5 · 186 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerA Midsummer DreamRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
934 votes
22%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
5%Hate
173 votes
Category winnerA Midsummer DreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Midsummer Dream
SillageAltesse Mysore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAltesse MysoreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
amber100%
woody92%
musky84%
rose77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamot
Heart
elemiCardamomMossOrange BlossomPink PepperRosePatchouli
Base
BenzoinVetiverVanillaOrrisCedarMuskCarrot Seeds
Top
Pink PepperAmbroxanelemi
Heart
RoseDried PlumJasmine
Base
CedarWhite MuskPatchouliBenzoinAmberwoodVanilla
InformationalShared noteselemi, Pink Pepper, Rose 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 seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerA Midsummer DreamMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#308
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews655
Overall rank#15,581
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerA Midsummer DreamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA Midsummer Dream is a polished citrus aromatic with green spice, mossy woods, and a soft resinous base. It opens bright with grapefruit and bergamot, then turns smoother and drier, with cardamom, elemi, patchouli, and powdery orris giving it a refined, slightly old-world feel. It suits shoppers who like understated l…
Reviews →Altesse Mysore reads as a rich amber floral with a soft rose and jasmine heart wrapped in plum, musk and warm woods. The opening brings pink pepper and elemi, then settles into a sweeter, powdery trail with patchouli, benzoin and vanilla. It suits shoppers who enjoy dressy, noticeable scents with a smooth oriental fee…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A Midsummer Dream or Altesse Mysore?
A Midsummer Dream takes 5 of 7 categories. A Midsummer Dream is rated 4.12/5 from 2,546 votes; Altesse Mysore is rated 3.58/5 from 186 votes. Choose A Midsummer Dream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Altesse Mysore for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, A Midsummer Dream or Altesse Mysore?
They last about the same: A Midsummer Dream 78/100, Altesse Mysore 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A Midsummer Dream or Altesse Mysore?
Altesse Mysore projects furthest (Altesse Mysore 74/100, A Midsummer Dream 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Midsummer Dream and Altesse Mysore smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include elemi, Pink Pepper, Rose and Patchouli.
Is A Midsummer Dream or Altesse Mysore better for summer or winter?
For summer, A Midsummer Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Altesse Mysore is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Midsummer Dream and Altesse Mysore?
A Midsummer Dream has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Cardamom, Moss and Orange Blossom, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Vanilla and Orris. Altesse Mysore has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Dried Plum and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Benzoin.
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