Fragrance comparison

Dream Maker vs Kenzo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,008 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dream Maker

Cliff Richard

4.254 votes

Rank #54,462 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #24,492 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream Maker takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dream Maker
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dream Maker2/3

Kenzo1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dream MakerCliff Richard

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDream Maker

SillageDream Maker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

floral65%

rose48%

fresh30%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

CitrusesPeach

Heart3 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaTuberoseHeliotropeGeranium

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskSpicesSandalwoodVetyver

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Gardenia and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Dream Maker, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,492

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream Maker by Cliff Richard is an expressive floral woody musk built around lush petals, crisp fruit, and a warm, grounded base. The scent opens with bright citruses coupled with juicy peach, offering an immediate lift that feels both sunlit and clean. Soon after, a dense bouquet unfolds through gardenia, jasmine, tu…

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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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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 Maker or Kenzo?

Dream Maker takes 2 of 3 categories. Dream Maker is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Dream Maker for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dream Maker or Kenzo?

Dream Maker lasts longest (Dream Maker 80/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream Maker or Kenzo?

Dream Maker projects furthest (Dream Maker 75/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream Maker and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Gardenia and Tuberose.

Is Dream Maker or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Dream Maker suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream Maker and Kenzo?

Dream Maker has top notes of Citruses and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Spices, Sandalwood and Vetyver. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.