Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Garuda

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 400 ratings analysed

Dream

Two Mark · 2023

3.673 votes

Rank #63,734 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Garuda

Jul et Mad Paris

4.01397 votes

Rank #2,594 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dream
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Garuda
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dream2/4

Garuda2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DreamTwo Mark

GarudaJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.01/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDream

SillageGaruda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerDreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVetiverVanilla

Top

CuminPink PepperOrangeBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RumSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberWoody NotesVanillaCedarCashmeranVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day85

Night100

Spring26

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 25%Party 13%

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,594

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerGarudaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Two Mark Dream opens with an immediate crackle of sharp pink pepper and tart bergamot that wakes up the senses. That initial citrus sparkle flashes off within twenty minutes, yielding to a sturdy heart of dry cedar and clean patchouli leaves. A sheer touch of sweet jasmine softens the edges so the woods never feel ove…

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Garuda by Jul et Mad Paris offers a sharp, spicy opening that settles into a deep, woody experience. Anchored by oud and patchouli, it works best during autumn evenings. This unisex scent demands presence, making it a bold choice for those who enjoy resinous, boozy accords that linger on the skin throughout the night.

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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, Dream or Garuda?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dream is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Garuda is rated 4.01/5 from 397 votes. Choose Dream for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Garuda for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Garuda?

Dream lasts longest (Dream 80/100, Garuda 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream or Garuda?

Garuda projects furthest (Garuda 71/100, Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream and Garuda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Dream or Garuda better for summer or winter?

Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream and Garuda?

Dream has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Vanilla. Garuda has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rum and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Woody Notes and Vanilla.