Fragrance comparison

Dance vs Reve

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,275 ratings analysed

Dance

Shakira

3.76489 votes

Rank #11,129 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reve

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.76786 votes

Rank #5,727 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reve takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dance
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Reve
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dance1/7

Reve4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DanceShakira

ReveVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 786 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

489 votes

21%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

786 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityReve

SillageReve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fresh91%

fruity83%

white floral74%

sweet65%

rose56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerinePearGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

PeonyOrange BlossomLilyNeroli

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

PearNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyLilyOsmanthus

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Peony, Lily and Neroli. Durations are only published for Reve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night16

Category winnerReveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#5,727

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerReveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shakira Dance starts with a bright citrus pop of tangerine and grapefruit, quickly melting into a sweet caramel and vanilla base. It is a playful fragrance designed for warm spring days and casual daytime wear. The scent offers a youthful, lighthearted feel without being overly heavy or cloying on the skin.

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Reve by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp splash of chilled green pear and sparkling neroli, instantly giving the sensation of biting into cold fruit on a sunny morning. As the first spray settles, a dewy bouquet of pink peony and soft white lily unfolds, creating a clean, garden-fresh aura that feels like premium…

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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, Dance or Reve?

Reve takes 4 of 7 categories. Dance is rated 3.76/5 from 489 votes; Reve is rated 3.76/5 from 786 votes. Choose Dance for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Reve for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dance or Reve?

Reve lasts longest (Reve 62/100, Dance 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dance or Reve?

Reve projects furthest (Reve 57/100, Dance 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dance and Reve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Peony, Lily and Neroli.

Is Dance or Reve better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reve is the stronger pick. For winter, Dance is the stronger pick. Reve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dance and Reve?

Dance has top notes of Tangerine, Pear, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom, Lily and Neroli, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Reve has top notes of Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Peony, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.