After Hours vs Dream
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
After Hours takes 3 of 4 categories.
After HoursChoose it for a earthy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
DreamChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
After Hours3/4
Dream1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- After Hours
- Sillage & projection
- After Hours
- Value for money
- After Hours
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dream
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
After HoursSignature RoyaleDreamThe MakerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%
4.09/ 5 · 307 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
14%Like
29%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
44%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
307 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAfter Hours
SillageAfter Hours
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAfter HoursBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
caramel77%
cinnamon69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCaramelSalt
Heart
PatchouliCinnamonVetiverMoss
Base
VanillaAmber
Top
ButterCinnamonCocoaMagnolia
Heart
White SandalwoodCaramelVanilla Orchid
Base
VanillaAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring26
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,889
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews94
Category winnerDreamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAfter Hours leans warm, spicy, and earthy from the start, with black pepper and salt cutting through a caramel sweetness that never reads fully dessert-like. As it settles, patchouli, vetiver, moss, amber, and vanilla give it a darker, woodier feel. It suits night wear best and makes the most sense in cooler weather. …
Reviews →Dream by The Maker opens with the comforting aroma of warm melted butter, freshly grated cinnamon, and a dusting of dry cocoa powder. A hint of fresh magnolia petals keeps the initial spray from feeling heavy or syrupy. As it settles on warm skin, creamy caramel and delicate vanilla orchid emerge, resting over a smoot…
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, After Hours or Dream?
After Hours takes 3 of 4 categories. After Hours is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Dream is rated 4.09/5 from 307 votes. Choose After Hours for a earthy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dream for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, After Hours or Dream?
After Hours lasts longest (After Hours 80/100, Dream 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, After Hours or Dream?
After Hours projects furthest (After Hours 75/100, Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do After Hours and Dream smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Vanilla.
Is After Hours or Dream better for summer or winter?
After Hours suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in After Hours and Dream?
After Hours has top notes of Black Pepper, Caramel and Salt, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Dream has top notes of Butter, Cinnamon, Cocoa and Magnolia, heart notes of White Sandalwood, Caramel and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver.
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