Fragrance comparison

A Midsummer Dream vs Spice Mexican

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,550 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Midsummer Dream

Roja Dove

4.122,546 votes

Rank #308 AromaticCitrus

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Spice Mexican

Dévier

4.754 votes

Rank #48,585 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Midsummer Dream takes 3 of 4 categories.

A Midsummer Dream
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Spice Mexican
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Midsummer Dream3/4

Spice Mexican1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Midsummer Dream
Sillage & projection: A Midsummer Dream
Value for money: Spice Mexican
Versatility: Not scored
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 Dove

Spice MexicanDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,546 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

934 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityA Midsummer Dream

SillageA Midsummer Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSpice MexicanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

elemiCardamomMossOrange BlossomPink PepperRosePatchouli

Base

BenzoinVetiverVanillaOrrisCedarMuskCarrot Seeds

Notes

Kaffir LimeVetiverYuzuOrange BlossomFig LeafMuskCypressVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Benzoin, Vetiver and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Spice Mexican, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#308

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews655

Overall rank#48,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A 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…

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Spice Mexican by Dévier hits the air with a tart blast of kaffir lime and bitter yuzu. The opening is sharp. Within minutes, the sour citrus snap softens as green fig leaf and woody cypress establish a crisp, herbal spine. It feels dry and sun-drenched rather than sweet or confectionery. Clean orange blossom adds a fa…

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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, A Midsummer Dream or Spice Mexican?

A Midsummer Dream takes 3 of 4 categories. A Midsummer Dream is rated 4.12/5 from 2,546 votes; Spice Mexican is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose A Midsummer Dream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Spice Mexican for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Midsummer Dream or Spice Mexican?

A Midsummer Dream lasts longest (A Midsummer Dream 78/100, Spice Mexican 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Midsummer Dream or Spice Mexican?

A Midsummer Dream projects furthest (A Midsummer Dream 69/100, Spice Mexican 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Midsummer Dream and Spice Mexican smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Is A Midsummer Dream or Spice Mexican better for summer or winter?

Spice Mexican suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Midsummer Dream and Spice Mexican?

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. Spice Mexican features Kaffir Lime, Vetiver, Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Fig Leaf.