Fragrance comparison

Sweet Dreams vs By The Fire

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Sweet Dreams

KŌDŌ

5.001 votes

Rank #63,199 VanillaCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Dreams takes 1 of 1 categories.

Sweet Dreams
Choose it for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Sweet Dreams1/1

By The Fire0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweet DreamsKŌDŌ

By The FireKŌDŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

cinnamon92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaSweet OrangeChamomileCinnamonHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCandied LemonSweet OrangeCinnamonGingerAmberSugarCloveWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Sweet Orange and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSweet DreamsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Dreams by KŌDŌ is a calming unisex blend launched in 2024. It combines Madagascar vanilla, sweet orange, chamomile, cinnamon, and honey to provide a gentle, relaxing scent profile. This fragrance is designed for quiet evenings at home, making it an excellent choice for winding down with a book or preparing for a…

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By The Fire by KŌDŌ is a warm, spicy fragrance that blends Madagascar vanilla with notes of cinnamon, ginger, and candied lemon. It offers a cozy, comforting experience designed for both men and women. The scent profile excels during cooler autumn evenings or relaxed winter gatherings, creating an inviting aura that s…

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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, Sweet Dreams or By The Fire?

Sweet Dreams takes 1 of 1 categories. Sweet Dreams is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sweet Dreams for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Do Sweet Dreams and By The Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Sweet Orange and Cinnamon.

What are the notes in Sweet Dreams and By The Fire?

Sweet Dreams features Madagascar Vanilla, Sweet Orange, Chamomile, Cinnamon and Honey. By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger.