Fragrance comparison

Paris Dream vs Art1920

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Paris Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.5143 votes

Rank #34,605 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Art1920

Bois 1920

3.8020 votes

Rank #53,785 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art1920 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Dream
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Art1920
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paris Dream2/5

Art19203/5

Ratings & consensus: Art1920
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Art1920
Sillage & projection: Art1920
Value for money: Paris Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris DreamUlric de Varens

Art1920Bois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 13%Had 1%Want 86%

Category winnerArt1920Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

51%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

30%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityArt1920

SillageArt1920

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value57

Category winnerParis DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

rose30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

amber77%

white floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryCranberryBlood Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseCherry BlossomCyclamen

Base3-5 hrs

PeachGrapefruitSandalwood

Top

MangoPassionfruitViolet LeavesMelonRaspberrySaffronAppleBlack Currant

Heart

Jasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyIrisOrange BlossomRose

Base

AgarwoodLeatherWhite MuskFrankincensePatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmbergris

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall29

Winter24

Day100

Night24

Spring62

Summer46

Fall85

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

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

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,785

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Art1920 opens like a dense tropical fruit basket, mango, passionfruit, melon and dark berries pushed forward with a sweet, glossy finish. As it settles, white florals and iris soften the rush, while leather, woods and amber give it a richer, more dressed-up base. This reads unisex with a fruity-sweet core and a warmer…

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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, Paris Dream or Art1920?

Art1920 takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Dream is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes; Art1920 is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Paris Dream for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Art1920 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Dream or Art1920?

Art1920 lasts longest (Art1920 65/100, Paris Dream 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Dream or Art1920?

Art1920 projects furthest (Art1920 59/100, Paris Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Dream and Art1920 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Dream or Art1920 better for summer or winter?

Paris Dream suits daytime wear; Art1920 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Dream and Art1920?

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. Art1920 has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit, Violet Leaves and Melon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood, Leather, White Musk and Frankincense.