Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Red Temptation Bloom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Dream

Ésika

4.005 votes

Rank #60,045 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Red Temptation Bloom

Zara

4.0935 votes

Rank #14,306 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Temptation Bloom takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dream
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red Temptation Bloom
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dream0/4

Red Temptation Bloom4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DreamÉsika

Red Temptation BloomZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 0%Want 35%

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRed Temptation Bloom

SillageRed Temptation Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value77

Category winnerRed Temptation BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

floral77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

amber91%

powdery83%

white floral74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitrusesPear

Heart

RoseMagnoliaJasmine

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss

Top

Orange BlossomPear

Heart

Magnolia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesPear, Magnolia, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring94

Summer56

Fall100

Winter75

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRed Temptation BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream by Ésika opens with a bright burst of sparkling Italian bergamot, tangy citrus slices, and crisp, freshly sliced pear that feels refreshing on a warm morning. As the initial fruity sparkle settles, a clean floral bouquet of dewy rose petals, creamy magnolia, and sweet jasmine takes center stage. The base introdu…

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Red Temptation Bloom leans into the Red Temptation style with a softer floral twist. Pear and orange blossom give it a juicy, bright opening, then magnolia smooths the heart before sandalwood, amber, and moss settle in with a woody, powdery warmth. On skin, it usually reads feminine, sweet-leaning, and polished rather…

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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 Red Temptation Bloom?

Red Temptation Bloom takes 4 of 4 categories. Dream is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Red Temptation Bloom is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes. Choose Dream for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red Temptation Bloom for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Red Temptation Bloom?

Red Temptation Bloom lasts longest (Red Temptation Bloom 79/100, Dream 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream or Red Temptation Bloom?

Red Temptation Bloom projects furthest (Red Temptation Bloom 68/100, Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream and Red Temptation Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Magnolia, Amber and Moss.

Is Dream or Red Temptation Bloom better for summer or winter?

Dream suits daytime wear; Red Temptation Bloom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream and Red Temptation Bloom?

Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Red Temptation Bloom has top notes of Orange Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Moss.