Fragrance comparison

Dream Like An Angel vs B.U. Fantasy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Dream Like An Angel

Victoria's Secret

4.673 votes

Rank #47,787 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

B.U. Fantasy

Sarantis

4.0072 votes

Rank #16,659 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. Fantasy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dream Like An Angel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
B.U. Fantasy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dream Like An Angel0/4

B.U. Fantasy4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: B.U. Fantasy
Sillage & projection: B.U. Fantasy
Value for money: B.U. Fantasy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.U. Fantasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dream Like An AngelVictoria's Secret

B.U. FantasySarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 23%Had 46%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

31%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityB.U. Fantasy

SillageB.U. Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value90

Category winnerB.U. FantasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

violet74%

fresh65%

warm spicy56%

fruity100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodVioletRed Currant

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red CurrantBlack CurrantPineappleMelon

Heart

Tiare FlowerHeliotropeVioletFreesia

Base

SugarVetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Violet and Red Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring55

Summer100

Fall75

Winter80

Day100

Night48

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#47,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerB.U. FantasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream Like An Angel by Victoria's Secret combines the airy sweetness of red currant with a delicate violet core. This scent settles into a warm sandalwood finish, making it a suitable choice for casual spring afternoons. It leans into a soft, approachable profile that fits well for someone looking for a light, non-int…

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B.U. Fantasy is a bright, fruity sweet scent with juicy currant, pineapple and melon over a soft powdery floral heart. As it dries down, sugar, musk and sandalwood give it a playful gourmand finish that stays easy to wear. It suits shoppers who enjoy cheerful, youthful perfumes with a familiar candy-fruit profile. Rev…

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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 Like An Angel or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy takes 4 of 4 categories. Dream Like An Angel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; B.U. Fantasy is rated 4.00/5 from 72 votes. Choose Dream Like An Angel for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose B.U. Fantasy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream Like An Angel or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy lasts longest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Dream Like An Angel 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream Like An Angel or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy projects furthest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Dream Like An Angel 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream Like An Angel and B.U. Fantasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant.

Is Dream Like An Angel or B.U. Fantasy better for summer or winter?

Dream Like An Angel suits daytime wear; B.U. Fantasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream Like An Angel and B.U. Fantasy?

Dream Like An Angel features Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant. B.U. Fantasy has top notes of Red Currant, Black Currant, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Heliotrope, Violet and Freesia, a base of Sugar, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.