Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Real

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dream

Ana Hickmann

4.0836 votes

Rank #46,194 FruitySweet

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Real

Alta Moda

4.0028 votes

Rank #20,119 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dream
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Real
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dream4/7

Real3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DreamAna Hickmann

RealAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 33%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

Category winnerDreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

32%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerRealMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDream

SillageReal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

caramel53%

floral42%

floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

KiwiBig StrawberryLitchiRaspberryCassis

Heart

JasmineIrisOsmanthusFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskCedarAmber

Top

TangerineMandarin OrangeJapanese LoquatOsmanthusLitchiCassis

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaFreesiaBoroniaRice BasmatiJasmineRose

Base

MuskWhite IrisSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Cassis, Jasmine and Osmanthus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Spring82

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Category winnerDreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream by Ana Hickmann is a bright, floral fruity scent for women. It opens with a vibrant burst of kiwi and strawberry before settling into a soft heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The base of caramel and vanilla adds a sweet, cozy warmth. This casual fragrance is an easy choice for daytime wear, especially in …

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Real by Alta Moda is a Floral fragrance for women. Real was launched during the 2000's. Top notes are Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat, Osmanthus, Litchi and Cassis; middle notes are Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia, Boronia, Rice Basmati, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, White Iris, Sandalwoo…

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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, Dream or Real?

Dream takes 4 of 7 categories. Dream is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Real is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Dream for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Real for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Real?

Dream lasts longest (Dream 59/100, Real 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream or Real?

Real projects furthest (Real 57/100, Dream 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream and Real smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Litchi, Cassis, Jasmine and Osmanthus.

Is Dream or Real better for summer or winter?

For summer, Real is the stronger pick. For winter, Dream is the stronger pick. Dream suits daytime wear; Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream and Real?

Dream has top notes of Kiwi, Big Strawberry, Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Osmanthus and Freesia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Real has top notes of Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat and Osmanthus, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia and Boronia, a base of Musk, White Iris, Sandalwood and Amber.