Fragrance comparison

Paris Dream vs Vik

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Paris Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.5143 votes

Rank #34,605 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #51,490 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vik takes 4 of 6 categories.

Paris Dream
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paris Dream2/6

Vik4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris DreamUlric de Varens

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerVikRating 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

46%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageVik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value60

Category winnerParis DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

rose30%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

Category winnerVikLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall29

Winter24

Day100

Night24

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

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

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

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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Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …

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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 Vik?

Vik takes 4 of 6 categories. Paris Dream is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Paris Dream for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Dream or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Paris Dream 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Dream or Vik?

Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, Paris Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Dream and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cranberry, Rose and Peach.

Is Paris Dream or Vik better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Paris Dream and Vik?

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. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.