Fragrance comparison

Dream Like An Angel vs Heartfelt

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Dream Like An Angel

Victoria's Secret

4.673 votes

Rank #47,787 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Heartfelt

Mary Kay

3.6721 votes

Rank #58,256 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heartfelt takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dream Like An Angel
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heartfelt
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dream Like An Angel1/4

Heartfelt2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heartfelt
Sillage & projection: Heartfelt
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dream Like An Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dream Like An AngelVictoria's Secret

HeartfeltMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 29%Had 51%Want 20%

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

19%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityHeartfelt

SillageHeartfelt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

violet74%

fresh65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesBergamotRed Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Violet and Red Currant. Durations are only published for Heartfelt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

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#58,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDream Like An AngelHigher 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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Mary Kay Heartfelt delivers an easygoing splash of tart red currant and bright bergamot right out of the nozzle. The initial spray feels punchy. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into gentle violet, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and sweet garden rose. It feels clean and familiar. Soft sandalwood and warm vanill…

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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 Heartfelt?

Heartfelt takes 2 of 4 categories. Dream Like An Angel is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Heartfelt is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose Dream Like An Angel for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heartfelt for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream Like An Angel or Heartfelt?

Heartfelt lasts longest (Heartfelt 52/100, Dream Like An Angel 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream Like An Angel or Heartfelt?

Heartfelt projects furthest (Heartfelt 48/100, Dream Like An Angel 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream Like An Angel and Heartfelt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant.

Is Dream Like An Angel or Heartfelt better for summer or winter?

Dream Like An Angel suits daytime wear; Heartfelt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream Like An Angel and Heartfelt?

Dream Like An Angel features Sandalwood, Violet and Red Currant. Heartfelt has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Red Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.