Reve vs Rêve Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reve takes 5 of 8 categories.
ReveChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rêve ElixirChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reve5/8
Rêve Elixir1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Reve
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Reve
- Sillage & projection
- Rêve Elixir
- Value for money
- Reve
- Versatility
- Reve
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reve
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ReveVan Cleef & ArpelsRêve ElixirVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 786 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerReveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
786 votes
20%Love
56%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
209 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReve
SillageRêve Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh91%
fruity83%
white floral74%
sweet65%
rose56%
floral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, fruity and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyLilyOsmanthus
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
PearPeach BlossomNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniOsmanthusLilyIris Flower
Base6-8 hrs
CedarSandalwoodWhite Amber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night16
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Category winnerReveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,716
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews62
Overall rank#15,320
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Evelyne Boulanger, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerReveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReve by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp splash of chilled green pear and sparkling neroli, instantly giving the sensation of biting into cold fruit on a sunny morning. As the first spray settles, a dewy bouquet of pink peony and soft white lily unfolds, creating a clean, garden-fresh aura that feels like premium…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Reve or Rêve Elixir?
Reve takes 5 of 8 categories. Reve is rated 3.76/5 from 786 votes; Rêve Elixir is rated 3.74/5 from 209 votes. Choose Reve for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rêve Elixir for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Reve or Rêve Elixir?
They last about the same: Reve 62/100, Rêve Elixir 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Reve or Rêve Elixir?
Rêve Elixir projects furthest (Rêve Elixir 61/100, Reve 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reve and Rêve Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Neroli, Lily and Osmanthus.
Is Reve or Rêve Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reve is the stronger pick. For winter, Reve is the stronger pick. Reve suits daytime wear; Rêve Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reve and Rêve Elixir?
Reve has top notes of Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Peony, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. 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.
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