Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dream

Two Mark · 2023

3.673 votes

Rank #63,734 WoodyAmber

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59%scent match

Closely related

Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

3.006 votes

Rank #64,097 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dream
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dream2/4

Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤
Value for money: Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DreamTwo Mark

Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

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

17%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSeven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

LemonBergamotBamboo LeafBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGreen AppleNeroliViolet

Base

MuskCedarVetiverPatchouliLeatherAmber

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDreamHigher 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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Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove opens crisp and green, with lemon, bergamot and bamboo leaf giving it a cool, airy lift. As it settles, soft florals, green apple and clean woods turn it smoother and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh woody floral with a polished, serene feel rather than a sharp herbal one. Best sui…

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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 Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤?

Dream takes 2 of 4 categories. Dream is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dream for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤?

They last about the same: Dream 80/100, Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dream or Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤?

Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 projects furthest (Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 65/100, Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream and Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Dream or Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 better for summer or winter?

Dream suits evening wear; Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream and Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤?

Dream has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Vanilla. Seven Sages Of The Bamboo Grove 竹林七贤 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Bamboo Leaf and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Apple and Neroli, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.