Fragrance comparison

Blue Dreams No. 2 vs Aquarelle

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

Blue Dreams No. 2

M. Asam

2.001 votes

Rank #23,064 WoodyAmber

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71%scent match

Closely related

Aquarelle

Evocative Perfumes

4.007 votes

Rank #45,468 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

Blue Dreams No. 21/1

Aquarelle0/1

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

Blue Dreams No. 2M. Asam

AquarelleEvocative Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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 / hate25

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

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%

amber90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

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

Notes

White FlowersBlack CurrantAmberSandalwoodCedarCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild BerriesWhite Flowers

Base5-7 hrs

CedarPowdery NotesAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#45,468

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlue Dreams No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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…

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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, Blue Dreams No. 2 or Aquarelle?

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

Do Blue Dreams No. 2 and Aquarelle smell similar?

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

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

Aquarelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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