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Dream Sequence vs Lavande 31

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

Updated 921 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavande 31 takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Dream Sequence

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lavande 31

    Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dream Sequence1/8
Lavande 317/8
Ratings & consensus
Lavande 31
Community sentiment
Lavande 31
Longevity
Lavande 31
Sillage & projection
Lavande 31
Value for money
Dream Sequence
Versatility
Lavande 31
Note pyramid (duration)
Lavande 31
Fragranxe ranking
Lavande 31

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dream SequenceMarissa Zappas
Lavande 31Le Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 108 votes
Have 17%Had 2%Want 80%
3.95/ 5 · 813 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerLavande 31Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
34%Like
18%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

108 votes

41%Love
29%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

813 votes

Category winnerLavande 31Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage37
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityLavande 31

SillageLavande 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value25
Category winnerDream SequenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
vanilla77%
musky69%
green61%
citrus100%
lavender92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes
NeroliBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Lavender
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskTonkaAmber
Category winnerLavande 31Longest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall39
Winter29
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer85
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night37
Category winnerLavande 31Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex26
Women74
Men12
Unisex65
Women24
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#2,551

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews184

Category winnerLavande 31Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream Sequence by Marissa Zappas is an unconventional floral fragrance that captures the feeling of a springtime rain shower over blooming lilac bushes. It opens with an unexpected pairing of bright bergamot and bitter petitgrain alongside realistic, damp earthy notes that evoke wet soil. As the initial sharpness soft…

Reviews →

Lavande 31 by Le Labo shifts the focus away from traditional herbal cupboards toward a sparkling, modern cleanliness. The opening introduces a sharp, bright burst of bergamot and neroli, creating a vibrant citrus accord with a gentle white floral sparkle. At the core sits herbaceous lavender, stripped of heavy camphor…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dream Sequence or Lavande 31?

Lavande 31 takes 7 of 8 categories. Dream Sequence is rated 3.90/5 from 108 votes; Lavande 31 is rated 3.95/5 from 813 votes. Choose Dream Sequence for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lavande 31 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dream Sequence or Lavande 31?

Lavande 31 lasts longest (Lavande 31 68/100, Dream Sequence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream Sequence or Lavande 31?

Lavande 31 projects furthest (Lavande 31 52/100, Dream Sequence 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream Sequence and Lavande 31 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tonka, Neroli and Musk.

Is Dream Sequence or Lavande 31 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavande 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavande 31 is the stronger pick. Dream Sequence suits daytime wear; Lavande 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream Sequence and Lavande 31?

Dream Sequence features Lilac, Earthy Notes, Ambrette, Vanilla and Petitgrain. Lavande 31 has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Tonka and Amber.

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