Fragrance comparison

Mirto vs The Dreamer

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,578 ratings analysed

7 wins

Mirto

L'Erbolario

4.5028 votes

Rank #16,117 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

The Dreamer

Versace

4.075,550 votes

Rank #25,049 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mirto takes 7 of 7 categories.

Mirto
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Dreamer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mirto7/7

The Dreamer0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MirtoL'Erbolario

The DreamerVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.07/ 5 · 5,550 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerMirtoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

41%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

5,550 votes

Category winnerMirtoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMirto

SillageMirto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMirtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

lavender53%

floral42%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

herbal61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderJuniperCorianderBergamotNutmegBasil

Heart

ArtemisiaLilacIrisJasmineGeraniumMint

Base

VetiverBirchLabdanumStrawberryVanilla

Top15-30 mins

JuniperTarragonArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLilyFlax

Base5-7 hrs

Tobacco BlossomAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Artemisia and Iris. Durations are only published for The Dreamer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Category winnerMirtoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMirtoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Mirto strikes the nose with an aggressive wave of sharp lavender, crushed juniper berries, and bitter basil. This Italian green aromatic fragrance does not soft-pedal its herbs. As the initial citrus sparkle of bergamot recedes, raw coriander and dusty artemisia step forward, giving the heart a dry, medici…

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Versace The Dreamer opens with an unmistakably brisk kick of wild juniper, bitter tarragon, and herbal artemisia that can catch beginners off guard during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol blast a moment to evaporate. What emerges on warm skin is an eccentric, soothing heart of powdery iris, flax flower, and pa…

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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, Mirto or The Dreamer?

Mirto takes 7 of 7 categories. Mirto is rated 4.50/5 from 28 votes; The Dreamer is rated 4.07/5 from 5,550 votes. Choose Mirto for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Dreamer for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mirto or The Dreamer?

Mirto lasts longest (Mirto 67/100, The Dreamer 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mirto or The Dreamer?

Mirto projects furthest (Mirto 66/100, The Dreamer 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mirto and The Dreamer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Juniper, Artemisia and Iris.

Is Mirto or The Dreamer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mirto is the stronger pick. For winter, The Dreamer is the stronger pick. Mirto suits daytime wear; The Dreamer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mirto and The Dreamer?

Mirto has top notes of Lavender, Juniper, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Artemisia, Lilac, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Birch, Labdanum and Strawberry. The Dreamer has top notes of Juniper, Tarragon and Artemisia, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Flax, a base of Tobacco Blossom and Amber.