Fragrance comparison

Angel Schlesser Essential vs Dream Like An Angel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,498 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angel Schlesser Essential

Angel Schlesser

3.731,495 votes

Rank #27,691 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Angel Schlesser Essential takes 4 of 4 categories.

Angel Schlesser Essential
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Dream Like An Angel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Schlesser Essential4/4

Dream Like An Angel0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Schlesser EssentialAngel Schlesser

Dream Like An AngelVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,495 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

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

18%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,495 votes

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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAngel Schlesser Essential

SillageAngel Schlesser Essential

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAngel Schlesser EssentialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

fruity61%

woody100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

violet74%

fresh65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red CurrantBergamot

Heart

PeonyFreesiaVioletBulgarian Rose

Base

SandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,691

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Schlesser EssentialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Essential opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and tart red currant that feels clean and brisk. As the top notes settle, a soft floral heart of peony, freesia, and Bulgarian rose emerges, giving the composition a cool, airy texture. Perfumer Nathalie Lorson built this scent around a quiet balance where…

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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, Angel Schlesser Essential or Dream Like An Angel?

Angel Schlesser Essential takes 4 of 4 categories. Angel Schlesser Essential is rated 3.73/5 from 1,495 votes; Dream Like An Angel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Angel Schlesser Essential for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dream Like An Angel for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Schlesser Essential or Dream Like An Angel?

Angel Schlesser Essential lasts longest (Angel Schlesser Essential 61/100, Dream Like An Angel 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Schlesser Essential or Dream Like An Angel?

Angel Schlesser Essential projects furthest (Angel Schlesser Essential 58/100, Dream Like An Angel 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Schlesser Essential and Dream Like An Angel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Angel Schlesser Essential 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 Angel Schlesser Essential and Dream Like An Angel?

Angel Schlesser Essential has top notes of Red Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Violet and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Dream Like An Angel features Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant.