Fragrance comparison

California Dream vs Less is More

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

California Dream

Mahogany

3.5917 votes

Rank #61,141 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Less is More

Make Up Store

3.628 votes

Rank #60,265 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Less is More takes 3 of 4 categories.

California Dream
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Less is More
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

California Dream1/4

Less is More3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

California DreamMahogany

Less is MoreMake Up Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 22%Want 38%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLess is More

SillageLess is More

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCalifornia DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

citrus65%

floral53%

woody42%

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

marine53%

musky42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoPineappleTangerine

Heart

HibiscusMandarin OrangeLily

Base

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleTangerineRed Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSea NotesPlum

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Tangerine and Musk. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLess is MoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

California Dream by Mahogany is a tropical floral fragrance for women that captures sunny fruit notes. It features a bright opening of mango, pineapple, and tangerine. The heart brings a mix of hibiscus and lily, while the base grounds the scent with sandalwood, ylang-ylang, and musk. This is an ideal pick for warm we…

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Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

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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, California Dream or Less is More?

Less is More takes 3 of 4 categories. California Dream is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose California Dream for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, California Dream or Less is More?

Less is More lasts longest (Less is More 67/100, California Dream 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, California Dream or Less is More?

Less is More projects furthest (Less is More 65/100, California Dream 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do California Dream and Less is More smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Tangerine and Musk.

Is California Dream or Less is More better for summer or winter?

California Dream suits daytime wear; Less is More suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in California Dream and Less is More?

California Dream has top notes of Mango, Pineapple and Tangerine, heart notes of Hibiscus, Mandarin Orange and Lily, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Musk. Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum.