Fragrance comparison

Rêve Elixir vs Perle Rare

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

Rêve Elixir

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.74209 votes

Rank #14,636 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Perle Rare

Panouge

3.96159 votes

Rank #8,382 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare takes 7 of 8 categories.

Rêve Elixir
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perle Rare
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rêve Elixir0/8

Perle Rare7/8

Ratings & consensus: Perle Rare
Community sentiment: Perle Rare
Longevity: Perle Rare
Sillage & projection: Perle Rare
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Perle Rare
Note pyramid (duration): Perle Rare
Fragranxe ranking: Perle Rare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rêve ElixirVan Cleef & Arpels

Perle RarePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

Category winnerPerle RareRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

209 votes

30%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerPerle RareMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare

SillagePerle Rare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

fruity91%

floral83%

woody74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearPeach BlossomNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniOsmanthusLilyIris Flower

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwoodWhite Amber

Top20-30 mins

PearOsmanthusNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

CashmeranSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerPerle RareLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer37

Fall68

Winter37

Day100

Night65

Category winnerPerle RareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,636

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Evelyne Boulanger, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#8,382

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPerle RareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rêve Elixir by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a bright burst of crisp pear, sparkling neroli, and tender peach blossom that feels immediately uplifting. As the top settles into the skin, a rich floral heart unfolds with velvety osmanthus, tropical frangipani, and dewy white lily, dusted by a gentle touch of iris. The b…

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Perle Rare by Panouge opens with a bright burst of crisp pear and tart neroli. The fruit feels chilled rather than syrupy. Within minutes, velvety osmanthus adds a gentle apricot nuance that rounds out the initial citrus sting. You smell clean immediately. As the heart unfolds, creamy jasmine and orange blossom take c…

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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, Rêve Elixir or Perle Rare?

Perle Rare takes 7 of 8 categories. Rêve Elixir is rated 3.74/5 from 209 votes; Perle Rare is rated 3.96/5 from 159 votes. Choose Rêve Elixir for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perle Rare for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rêve Elixir or Perle Rare?

Perle Rare lasts longest (Perle Rare 78/100, Rêve Elixir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rêve Elixir or Perle Rare?

Perle Rare projects furthest (Perle Rare 70/100, Rêve Elixir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rêve Elixir and Perle Rare smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Neroli, Osmanthus and Sandalwood.

Is Rêve Elixir or Perle Rare better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perle Rare is the stronger pick. For winter, Perle Rare is the stronger pick. Rêve Elixir suits daytime wear; Perle Rare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rêve Elixir and Perle Rare?

Rêve Elixir has top notes of Pear, Peach Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Frangipani, Osmanthus, Lily and Iris Flower, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and White Amber. Perle Rare has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Patchouli.