Fragrance comparison

Living The Dream vs Daddy Cool

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Living The Dream

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #37,815 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Daddy Cool

Superz.

3.7637 votes

Rank #38,353 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Living The Dream takes 3 of 4 categories.

Living The Dream
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Daddy Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Living The Dream3/4

Daddy Cool1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Living The Dream
Sillage & projection: Daddy Cool
Value for money: Living The Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Living The Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Living The DreamThe Dua Brand

Daddy CoolSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

59%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

22%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLiving The Dream

SillageDaddy Cool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLiving The DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

floral69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationLavenderTobaccoFirSageMandarin OrangeTonka BeanGeraniumVetiverCedarRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotLemonGrapefruitCypressTonka BeanAmberMandarin OrangeMossSaffronFreesiaMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Living The Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,353

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiving The DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Living The Dream by The Dua Brand brings a classic woody aromatic profile into an Extrait de Parfum concentration. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of mandarin orange alongside herbal sage and crisp lavender. As the initial brightness settles, floral touches of carnation, geranium, and rose weave into a warm cor…

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Daddy Cool by Superz. is a punchy, citrus-forward oriental fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp mix of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp, bright entrance. The composition shifts into aromatic and woody territory as it settles, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the warmer months whe…

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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, Living The Dream or Daddy Cool?

Living The Dream takes 3 of 4 categories. Living The Dream is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Daddy Cool is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Living The Dream for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Daddy Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Living The Dream or Daddy Cool?

Living The Dream lasts longest (Living The Dream 93/100, Daddy Cool 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Living The Dream or Daddy Cool?

Daddy Cool projects furthest (Daddy Cool 54/100, Living The Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Living The Dream and Daddy Cool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Tonka Bean.