Fragrance comparison

ADAM vs Dream Like An Angel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

ADAM

AAP PERFUMES

5.001 votes

Rank #50,226 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Dream Like An Angel

Victoria's Secret

4.673 votes

Rank #47,933 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream Like An Angel takes 2 of 2 categories.

ADAM
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in winter.
Dream Like An Angel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

ADAM0/2

Dream Like An Angel2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ADAMAAP PERFUMES

Dream Like An AngelVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDream Like An AngelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

violet74%

fresh65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronLitchi

Heart

Turkish RoseOlibanumRed BerriesRed CurrantViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Notes

SandalwoodVioletRed Currant

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Violet and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,226

PerfumerAhmed Al Saiad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDream Like An AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ADAM by AAP PERFUMES opens with a juicy raspberry and lychee pop dusted with saffron warmth. The heart turns rosier and slightly powdery, with violet and a resinous, incense-like twist. In the dry-down, oud and leather sit on an ambered, woody base of sandalwood and patchouli. It reads bold, sweet-leaning and textured…

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Dream Like An Angel by Victoria's Secret combines the airy sweetness of red currant with a delicate violet core. This scent settles into a warm sandalwood finish, making it a suitable choice for casual spring afternoons. It leans into a soft, approachable profile that fits well for someone looking for a light, non-int…

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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, ADAM or Dream Like An Angel?

Dream Like An Angel takes 2 of 2 categories. ADAM is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dream Like An Angel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose ADAM for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Dream Like An Angel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do ADAM and Dream Like An Angel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is ADAM or Dream Like An Angel better for summer or winter?

Dream Like An Angel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ADAM and Dream Like An Angel?

ADAM has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Olibanum, Red Berries and Red Currant, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli and Amber. Dream Like An Angel features Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant.