Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Paris Dream

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

5 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #44,860 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Paris Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.5143 votes

Rank #34,605 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paris Dream
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imagine5/7

Paris Dream2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Paris DreamUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

Category winnerImagineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

12%Love

51%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerImagineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerParis DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

fruity100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

rose30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPeachGrapefruitThymeAppleBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyClovesYlang-YlangHoneysuckleJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryCranberryBlood Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseCherry BlossomCyclamen

Base3-5 hrs

PeachGrapefruitSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Grapefruit and Rose. Durations are only published for Paris Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer52

Fall29

Winter24

Day100

Night24

Category winnerImagineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParis DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine by Jean Louis Vermeil brings back the bold, fruity green spirit of 1989. It opens with sharp black currant and tart pineapple before settling into a deep base of oakmoss and patchouli. This fragrance suits collectors who love complex, vintage woody florals that perform well in cool autumn weather.

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Paris Dream by Ulric de Varens brings a cheerful splash of bright fruit and clean floral notes to everyday wear. The first spritz unleashes sweet raspberry, sour cranberry, and zesty blood mandarin. It smells lively and bright. A brief surge of alcohol lifts off quickly, letting crisp rose, cherry blossom, and cyclame…

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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, Imagine or Paris Dream?

Imagine takes 5 of 7 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Paris Dream is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paris Dream for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Paris Dream?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 73/100, Paris Dream 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Paris Dream?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Paris Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Paris Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Grapefruit and Rose.

Is Imagine or Paris Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Imagine is the stronger pick. Imagine suits daytime wear; Paris Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Paris Dream?

Imagine has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Paris Dream has top notes of Raspberry, Cranberry and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Rose, Cherry Blossom and Cyclamen, a base of Peach, Grapefruit and Sandalwood.