Fragrance comparison

Collection Pastel vs My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

4 wins

Collection Pastel

Celine

3.7882 votes

Rank #16,908 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

Grès

3.8485 votes

Rank #17,556 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Collection Pastel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Collection Pastel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Collection Pastel4/7

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich3/7

Ratings & consensus: My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Community sentiment: My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Longevity: Collection Pastel
Sillage & projection: Collection Pastel
Value for money: Collection Pastel
Versatility: My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Collection Pastel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Collection PastelCeline

My Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 23%

3.84/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

18%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCollection Pastel

SillageCollection Pastel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCollection PastelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top

Black CurrantAppleClovesTangerinePineappleMelon

Heart

Casablanca LilyHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaOrris RootSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Collection Pastel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer55

Fall60

Winter70

Day100

Night68

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#17,556

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCollection PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collection Pastel by Celine opens with an invigorating splash of bitter bergamot and tangy tangerine, immediately tempered by the dry, herbal bite of clary sage. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the citrus flash settles into a clean, pastel floral heart of blooming jasmine, airy orange blossom, …

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My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich by Grès is a floral fragrance that opens with juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and mandarin. The composition rapidly evolves into a heart of Casablanca lily, violet, and heliotrope before settling into a powdery base of vanilla, orris root, and sandalwood. It offers a gentle, nostalgic…

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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, Collection Pastel or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Collection Pastel takes 4 of 7 categories. Collection Pastel is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is rated 3.84/5 from 85 votes. Choose Collection Pastel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Collection Pastel or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Collection Pastel lasts longest (Collection Pastel 65/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collection Pastel or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Collection Pastel projects furthest (Collection Pastel 61/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collection Pastel and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Musk.

Is Collection Pastel or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich better for summer or winter?

For summer, Collection Pastel is the stronger pick. For winter, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is the stronger pick. Collection Pastel suits daytime wear; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Collection Pastel and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Collection Pastel has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich has top notes of Black Currant, Apple, Cloves and Tangerine, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Amber.