Fragrance comparison

Inner Code vs Dream

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Inner Code

Elode

3.9314 votes

Rank #61,472 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dream

Ana Hickmann

4.0836 votes

Rank #46,194 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dream takes 4 of 5 categories.

Inner Code
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dream
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Inner Code1/5

Dream4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Inner CodeElode

DreamAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 36%Want 36%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 33%Want 30%

Category winnerDreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

44%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDream

SillageDream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value79

Category winnerInner CodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

musky58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

caramel53%

floral42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, tropical and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FreesiaLitchi

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaIris

Base1 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

Top

KiwiBig StrawberryLitchiRaspberryCassis

Heart

JasmineIrisOsmanthusFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Litchi, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Inner Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inner Code by Elode delivers a bright, easygoing floral fruity profile designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with the tart sweetness of litchi paired with airy freesia, creating a fresh and juicy introduction. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a clean bouquet of waxy magnolia and powdery iris, which …

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Dream by Ana Hickmann is a bright, floral fruity scent for women. It opens with a vibrant burst of kiwi and strawberry before settling into a soft heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The base of caramel and vanilla adds a sweet, cozy warmth. This casual fragrance is an easy choice for daytime wear, especially in …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Inner Code or Dream?

Dream takes 4 of 5 categories. Inner Code is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Dream is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Inner Code for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dream for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Inner Code or Dream?

Dream lasts longest (Dream 59/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inner Code or Dream?

Dream projects furthest (Dream 54/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inner Code and Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Litchi, Iris and Musk.

Is Inner Code or Dream better for summer or winter?

Inner Code suits daytime wear; Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inner Code and Dream?

Inner Code has top notes of Freesia and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. Dream has top notes of Kiwi, Big Strawberry, Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Osmanthus and Freesia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.