Fragrance comparison

Calda vs Dream

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

Calda

L'Arc

3.9368 votes

Rank #14,293 FruitySweet

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dream

Ana Hickmann

4.0836 votes

Rank #46,605 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream takes 4 of 7 categories.

Calda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dream
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Calda3/7

Dream4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaldaL'Arc

DreamAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 33%Want 30%

Category winnerDreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

44%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerDreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCalda

SillageCalda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

caramel53%

floral42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CassisChampagneStrawberryLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmine

Base5-8 hrs

MuskCotton CandyAmberVanilla

Top

KiwiBig StrawberryLitchiRaspberryCassis

Heart

JasmineIrisOsmanthusFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Litchi, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Calda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall76

Winter33

Day100

Night52

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerDreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex15

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,293

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#46,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaldaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calda by L'Arc brings a vibrant rush of chilled strawberry, fizzy champagne, and tart cassis right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like pouring a cold glass of sparkling pink wine beside a bowl of fresh berries, balancing bright fruit sugar with a punchy, green berry tang. As the fizzy burst settles over the fir…

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Dream by Ana Hickmann is a bright, floral fruity scent for women. It opens with a vibrant burst of kiwi and strawberry before settling into a soft heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The base of caramel and vanilla adds a sweet, cozy warmth. This casual fragrance is an easy choice for daytime wear, especially in …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Calda or Dream?

Dream takes 4 of 7 categories. Calda is rated 3.93/5 from 68 votes; Dream is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Calda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dream for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calda or Dream?

Calda lasts longest (Calda 66/100, Dream 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calda or Dream?

Calda projects furthest (Calda 63/100, Dream 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calda and Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Cassis, Litchi, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Calda or Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Calda is the stronger pick. For winter, Dream is the stronger pick. Calda suits daytime wear; Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calda and Dream?

Calda has top notes of Cassis, Champagne, Strawberry and Litchi, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cotton Candy, Amber and Vanilla. Dream has top notes of Kiwi, Big Strawberry, Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Osmanthus and Freesia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.