Fragrance comparison

Dream of Pink vs Almost A Virgin

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 560 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dream of Pink

Lacoste Fragrances

3.57481 votes

Rank #15,100 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Almost A Virgin

Antonio Maretti

3.1679 votes

Rank #19,714 FruityMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream of Pink takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dream of Pink
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Almost A Virgin
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dream of Pink6/7

Almost A Virgin1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dream of Pink
Community sentiment: Dream of Pink
Longevity: Dream of Pink
Sillage & projection: Dream of Pink
Value for money: Dream of Pink
Versatility: Almost A Virgin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dream of Pink

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dream of PinkLacoste Fragrances

Almost A VirginAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 481 votes

Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%

3.16/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

Category winnerDream of PinkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

481 votes

14%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

25%Dislike

10%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerDream of PinkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityDream of Pink

SillageDream of Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDream of PinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

fresh77%

ozonic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

musky90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

rose60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesIced Tea

Heart

LotusRose

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

Red BerriesApplePink Pepper

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rose, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall24

Winter29

Day100

Night18

Category winnerAlmost A VirginMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men3

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#19,714

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerDream of PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream of Pink opens with a sharp burst of red berries tossed into cold iced tea. The top notes feel bright and mildly sour, cutting through humid spring morning air before settling into a soft heart of lotus and rose. As the initial fizzy sweetness subsides, the floral notes sit over a subtle background of clean musk …

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Almost A Virgin opens with crisp apple, red berries and a bright pink-pepper sparkle, then settles into a soft rose-musk drydown with a clean fruity feel. It usually reads light, sweet and easy to wear rather than rich or complex. Based on the review pattern, this suits shoppers who like airy fruity florals and do not…

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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 of Pink or Almost A Virgin?

Dream of Pink takes 6 of 7 categories. Dream of Pink is rated 3.57/5 from 481 votes; Almost A Virgin is rated 3.16/5 from 79 votes. Choose Dream of Pink for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Almost A Virgin for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream of Pink or Almost A Virgin?

Dream of Pink lasts longest (Dream of Pink 55/100, Almost A Virgin 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream of Pink or Almost A Virgin?

Dream of Pink projects furthest (Dream of Pink 53/100, Almost A Virgin 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream of Pink and Almost A Virgin smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rose, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Dream of Pink or Almost A Virgin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almost A Virgin is the stronger pick. For winter, Almost A Virgin is the stronger pick. Almost A Virgin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream of Pink and Almost A Virgin?

Dream of Pink has top notes of Red Berries and Iced Tea, heart notes of Lotus and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Almost A Virgin has top notes of Red Berries, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.