Fragrance comparison

Paris Dream vs Yendi

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

Paris Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.5143 votes

Rank #34,605 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Yendi

Roberto Capucci

4.14170 votes

Rank #3,645 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yendi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Paris Dream
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yendi
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris Dream1/7

Yendi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris DreamUlric de Varens

YendiRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

4.14/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerYendiRating 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

59%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

155 votes

Category winnerYendiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityYendi

SillageYendi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value52

Category winnerParis DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

rose30%

woody100%

floral92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

aldehydic69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

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

AldehydesHiacynthBergamotRaspberryPeach

Heart

IrisCyclamenRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyCloves

Base

SandalwoodOakmossCedarAmberStyraxMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Cyclamen and Peach. 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

Spring100

Summer46

Fall72

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Category winnerYendiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

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

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerYendiHigher 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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Yendi by Roberto Capucci is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance from 1974. It opens with vibrant aldehydes, hyacinth, and peach, settling into a powdery heart of iris, rose, and honey. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss, and musk provides a warm, lasting finish. Designed for women, this perfume feels both vintage and tim…

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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 Yendi?

Yendi takes 6 of 7 categories. Paris Dream is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes; Yendi is rated 4.14/5 from 170 votes. Choose Paris Dream for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yendi for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Dream or Yendi?

Yendi lasts longest (Yendi 77/100, Paris Dream 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Dream or Yendi?

Yendi projects furthest (Yendi 67/100, Paris Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Dream and Yendi smell similar?

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

Is Paris Dream or Yendi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Yendi is the stronger pick. Paris Dream suits daytime wear; Yendi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Dream and Yendi?

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. Yendi has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber.