Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Shaman Platinum

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Dream

Two Mark · 2023

3.673 votes

Rank #63,734 WoodyAmber

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62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Shaman Platinum

Arno Sorel

4.229 votes

Rank #47,378 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman Platinum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dream
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shaman Platinum
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dream1/4

Shaman Platinum3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DreamTwo Mark

Shaman PlatinumArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

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

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDream

SillageShaman Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerShaman PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, citrus 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

Pink PepperBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

PatchouliJasmineCedar

Base

Teak WoodAmberVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShaman PlatinumHigher 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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Shaman Platinum is a bright woody citrus with a peppery start, a dry cedar and patchouli heart, and an ambery vetiver base. It reads clean, masculine, and easy to wear rather than heavy or dramatic. On skin, it looks best for someone who wants fresh spice over obvious sweetness. The style feels versatile, with moderat…

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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 Shaman Platinum?

Shaman Platinum takes 3 of 4 categories. Dream is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Shaman Platinum is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Dream for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shaman Platinum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Shaman Platinum?

Dream lasts longest (Dream 80/100, Shaman Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream or Shaman Platinum?

Shaman Platinum projects furthest (Shaman Platinum 58/100, Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream and Shaman Platinum smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Dream or Shaman Platinum better for summer or winter?

Dream suits evening wear; Shaman Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream and Shaman Platinum?

Dream has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Vanilla. Shaman Platinum has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Teak Wood, Amber and Vetiver.