The Architect of Dreams vs Kleos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Architect of Dreams takes 1 of 1 categories.
The Architect of DreamsChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
KleosChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Architect of Dreams1/1
Kleos0/1
- Ratings & consensus
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- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
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- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Architect of Dreams
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Architect of DreamsL’Art VévienKleosBottega SomalaniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy86%
powdery72%
sweet58%
woody44%
white floral30%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
woody83%
citrus74%
fresh spicy65%
vanilla56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
Cotton FlowerJasmineGinger
Base6-10 hrs
Guaiac WoodOpoponaxMuskVanillaBenzoin
Top
GrapefruitOrangeBasilHazelnut
Heart
GingerCloveCinnamonNutmegWalnutRoseMilk
Base
Guaiac WoodTonka BeanBenzoinVanillaBiscuitCedarwood
InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Ginger and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for The Architect of Dreams, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall38
Winter38
Day100
Night59
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,706
PerfumerYusuke Masuda
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#74,151
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Architect of DreamsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Architect of Dreams by L’Art Vévien turns bright citrus into a cozy dessert. It opens with a burst of tart grapefruit and sweet orange flesh. That initial punch is sharp. Give it three minutes for the alcohol sting to vanish. Soon, fresh ginger and soft cotton flower pull the fruit into a pillowy texture. Jasmine …
Reviews →Bottega Somalani Kleos starts with a brisk splash of grapefruit and green basil that quickly gives way to roasted hazelnut. As the citrus sparkle settles, a rich core of steamed milk, crushed walnut, cinnamon, and nutmeg takes over, creating a pastry shop warmth without turning overly sticky. The drydown anchors on sm…
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
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Do The Architect of Dreams and Kleos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Ginger and Guaiac Wood.
Is The Architect of Dreams or Kleos better for summer or winter?
The Architect of Dreams suits daytime wear; Kleos suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Architect of Dreams and Kleos?
The Architect of Dreams has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cotton Flower, Jasmine and Ginger, a base of Guaiac Wood, Opoponax, Musk and Vanilla. Kleos has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Basil and Hazelnut, heart notes of Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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