Fragrance comparison

Rose Chérie vs To Dream

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 854 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Chérie

Guerlain

4.10821 votes

Rank #2,819 PowderyRose

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53%scent match

Some overlap

To Dream

Sonoma Scent Studio

3.8833 votes

Rank #22,249 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Chérie takes 3 of 6 categories.

Rose Chérie
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
To Dream
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose Chérie3/6

To Dream2/6

Ratings & consensus: Rose Chérie
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: To Dream
Sillage & projection: To Dream
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Rose Chérie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Chérie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ChérieGuerlain

To DreamSonoma Scent Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 821 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winnerRose ChérieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

821 votes

24%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTo Dream

SillageTo Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose88%

vanilla77%

violet65%

floral53%

musky42%

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

earthy77%

violet69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bulgarian RoseRoseVioletHeliotropeMuskTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

HeliotropeVioletOrris RootVirginia CedarVetiverAldehydesRoseoak mossCacaoOakTonka BeanVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Rose Chérie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall80

Winter54

Day100

Night48

Spring60

Summer27

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night79

Category winnerRose ChérieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,819

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#22,249

PerfumerLaurie Erickson

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRose ChérieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Chérie by Guerlain presents a sweet, cosmetic interpretation of rose, shaped by powdery violet and creamy heliotrope. From the opening spray, Bulgarian rose meets a soft almond facet that feels like luxury makeup powder and vintage lipstick. As the fragrance settles, tonka bean and fluffy musk provide a warm, pil…

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To Dream by Sonoma Scent Studio combines fizzy aldehydes with powdery violet and dense orris root over a dark cedar and oak base. Soft touches of cacao, heliotrope, and tonka bean lend a bittersweet cosmetic warmness to the dry-down. It suits cool autumn afternoons and low-key evening gatherings when you want a quiet,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Chérie or To Dream?

Rose Chérie takes 3 of 6 categories. Rose Chérie is rated 4.10/5 from 821 votes; To Dream is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes. Choose Rose Chérie for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose To Dream for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Chérie or To Dream?

To Dream lasts longest (To Dream 71/100, Rose Chérie 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Chérie or To Dream?

To Dream projects furthest (To Dream 62/100, Rose Chérie 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Chérie and To Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and violet accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean.

Is Rose Chérie or To Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Chérie is the stronger pick. For winter, To Dream is the stronger pick. Rose Chérie suits daytime wear; To Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.