Fragrance comparison

Chimère vs Dream Maker

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Chimère

Prince Matchabelli

4.3622 votes

Rank #22,102 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dream Maker

Cliff Richard

4.254 votes

Rank #59,422 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream Maker takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chimère
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dream Maker
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chimère1/4

Dream Maker3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimèrePrince Matchabelli

Dream MakerCliff Richard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDream Maker

SillageDream Maker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

rose60%

fresh50%

white floral100%

citrus83%

floral65%

rose48%

fresh30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, rose and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesPatchouliRoseLily-of-the-ValleySpicesJasmineGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

Top20 to 30 minutes

CitrusesPeach

Heart3 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaTuberoseHeliotropeGeranium

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskSpicesSandalwoodVetyver

Category winnerDream MakerLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#59,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChimèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chimère by Prince Matchabelli is a vintage chypre floral cologne originally introduced in 1980. Built around rich woodsy notes, crisp gardenia, heady jasmine, and earthy patchouli, it delivers an unmistakably classic profile. The initial spray brings a burst of white floral brightness with lily-of-the-valley and sweet…

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Dream Maker by Cliff Richard is an expressive floral woody musk built around lush petals, crisp fruit, and a warm, grounded base. The scent opens with bright citruses coupled with juicy peach, offering an immediate lift that feels both sunlit and clean. Soon after, a dense bouquet unfolds through gardenia, jasmine, tu…

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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, Chimère or Dream Maker?

Dream Maker takes 3 of 4 categories. Chimère is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Dream Maker is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chimère for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dream Maker for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chimère or Dream Maker?

Dream Maker lasts longest (Dream Maker 80/100, Chimère 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chimère or Dream Maker?

Dream Maker projects furthest (Dream Maker 75/100, Chimère 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chimère and Dream Maker smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Spices and Jasmine.

Is Chimère or Dream Maker better for summer or winter?

Chimère suits evening wear; Dream Maker suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimère and Dream Maker?

Chimère features Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Dream Maker has top notes of Citruses and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Spices, Sandalwood and Vetyver.