Fragrance comparison

La Vie Rêvée vs Sublime

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Vie Rêvée

Nino Amaddeo

4.2867 votes

Rank #9,448 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Sublime

Ulric de Varens · 2014

3.68114 votes

Rank #17,865 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Vie Rêvée takes 4 of 7 categories.

La Vie Rêvée
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Vie Rêvée4/7

Sublime3/7

Ratings & consensus: La Vie Rêvée
Community sentiment: La Vie Rêvée
Longevity: La Vie Rêvée
Sillage & projection: Sublime
Value for money: Sublime
Versatility: Sublime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Vie Rêvée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Vie RêvéeNino Amaddeo

SublimeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Vie RêvéeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

21%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerLa Vie RêvéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLa Vie Rêvée

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral86%

powdery72%

citrus58%

vanilla44%

soapy30%

white floral100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match77%Very similar · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMarshmallow

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaSugarMusk

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanilla

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night41

Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 25%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,448

PerfumerNino Amaddeo

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#17,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews17

Category winnerLa Vie RêvéeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Vie Rêvée opens with a sharp flash of bitter neroli and mandarin orange before softening into fluffy marshmallow. Powdery notes and vanilla anchor the base, giving the orange blossom a pillowy, sugar-dusted texture. It wears light on skin, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or warm indoor gatherings.

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Sublime by Ulric de Varens greets you with a crisp burst of zesty mandarin orange and bright neroli. The citrus sparks immediately before mellowing into sweet orange blossom petals and light jasmine. At the base, confectioner sugar blends into soft vanilla and pillowy marshmallow, creating an airy sweetness that stays…

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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, La Vie Rêvée or Sublime?

La Vie Rêvée takes 4 of 7 categories. La Vie Rêvée is rated 4.28/5 from 67 votes; Sublime is rated 3.68/5 from 114 votes. Choose La Vie Rêvée for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sublime for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Vie Rêvée or Sublime?

La Vie Rêvée lasts longest (La Vie Rêvée 63/100, Sublime 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Vie Rêvée or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 62/100, La Vie Rêvée 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Vie Rêvée and Sublime smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Marshmallow.

Is La Vie Rêvée or Sublime better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Vie Rêvée and Sublime?

La Vie Rêvée has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Marshmallow, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Sugar and Musk. Sublime has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Marshmallow and Vanilla.