Fragrance comparison

Daisy Dream Forever vs Elderberry

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 698 ratings analysed

Daisy Dream Forever

Marc Jacobs

3.86692 votes

Rank #5,324 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elderberry

Scents of Man

4.006 votes

Rank #40,116 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elderberry takes 3 of 4 categories.

Daisy Dream Forever
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elderberry
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Daisy Dream Forever1/4

Elderberry3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daisy Dream ForeverMarc Jacobs

ElderberryScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 692 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

692 votes

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElderberry

SillageElderberry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerElderberryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh86%

floral72%

sweet58%

white floral44%

tropical30%

fruity100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryPearGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

WisteriaLitchiJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White Woods

Top

ElderberryGreengageLimeGrapefruitBergamotBlackberry

Heart

Candied FruitsRaspberryPeachPear

Base

QuinceVanillaOakSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Pear and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Daisy Dream Forever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night37

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,324

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#40,116

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDaisy Dream ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever intensifies the breezy charm of the original Daisy Dream by stepping up to an Eau de Parfum concentration. The scent opens with a burst of sweet blackberry, chilled pear nectar, and a brisk splash of tart grapefruit. Within twenty minutes, the initial sparkle settles into a dewy floral …

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Elderberry by Scents of Man offers a bright, fruit-forward experience that centers on a realistic, tart elderberry note supported by sharp citrus and soft woods. Launched in 2021 by Andrea Byrne, this unisex fragrance leans into a crisp, orchard-inspired profile that performs best during the transition of spring into …

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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, Daisy Dream Forever or Elderberry?

Elderberry takes 3 of 4 categories. Daisy Dream Forever is rated 3.86/5 from 692 votes; Elderberry is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Daisy Dream Forever for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elderberry for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Daisy Dream Forever or Elderberry?

Elderberry lasts longest (Elderberry 80/100, Daisy Dream Forever 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daisy Dream Forever or Elderberry?

Elderberry projects furthest (Elderberry 56/100, Daisy Dream Forever 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daisy Dream Forever and Elderberry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Pear and Grapefruit.

Is Daisy Dream Forever or Elderberry better for summer or winter?

Daisy Dream Forever suits daytime wear; Elderberry suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daisy Dream Forever and Elderberry?

Daisy Dream Forever has top notes of Blackberry, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Wisteria, Litchi and Jasmine, a base of White Woods. Elderberry has top notes of Elderberry, Greengage, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Candied Fruits, Raspberry, Peach and Pear, a base of Quince, Vanilla, Oak and Sandalwood.