Fragrance comparison

Aquarelle vs Blue Dreams No. 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Aquarelle

Evocative Perfumes

4.007 votes

Rank #45,502 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Blue Dreams No. 2

M. Asam

2.001 votes

Rank #23,076 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aquarelle
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blue Dreams No. 2
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Aquarelle0/1

Blue Dreams No. 21/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Dreams No. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquarelleEvocative Perfumes

Blue Dreams No. 2M. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild BerriesWhite Flowers

Base5-7 hrs

CedarPowdery NotesAmber

Notes

White FlowersBlack CurrantAmberSandalwoodCedarCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, White Flowers, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Aquarelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,502

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerBlue Dreams No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spritz this on and you immediately get the idea behind the name. Aquarelle paints in sheer, translucent washes rather than thick oil pigments. The opening crackles with a bright burst of tart citruses before softening into a juicy cluster of wild berries and dewy white flowers. It never feels syrupy or cloying. Instea…

Reviews →

Blue Dreams No. 2 by M. Asam is a woody, amber-forward composition that leans into a blend of black currant and cedar. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy clean, grounded scents that transition easily from day to night. With a balance of citrus top notes and a sandalwood base, it offers a steady presence duri…

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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, Aquarelle or Blue Dreams No. 2?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. Aquarelle is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Blue Dreams No. 2 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aquarelle for a woody and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blue Dreams No. 2 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Aquarelle and Blue Dreams No. 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, White Flowers, Cedar and Amber.

Is Aquarelle or Blue Dreams No. 2 better for summer or winter?

Aquarelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquarelle and Blue Dreams No. 2?

Aquarelle has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Wild Berries and White Flowers, a base of Cedar, Powdery Notes and Amber. Blue Dreams No. 2 features White Flowers, Black Currant, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar.