Fragrance comparison

The Dreamer vs 1882

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,553 ratings analysed

The Dreamer

Versace

4.075,550 votes

Rank #25,049 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

1882

Aromas de Salazar

5.003 votes

Rank #39,900 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Dreamer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
1882
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Dreamer2/4

18822/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1882
Sillage & projection: 1882
Value for money: The Dreamer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Dreamer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DreamerVersace

1882Aromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,550 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

5,550 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1882

Sillage1882

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe DreamerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

vanilla60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JuniperTarragonArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLilyFlax

Base5-7 hrs

Tobacco BlossomAmber

Top

Sicilian BergamotClary SageArtemisiaTarragonLavenderRosemary

Heart

Bulgarian RoseHeliotropeCarnationBasilTobacco BlossomGeraniumJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanCoumarinOakmossMuskHaitian VetiverCamphorStyraxIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Artemisia and Tobacco Blossom. Durations are only published for The Dreamer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,900

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe DreamerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace The Dreamer opens with an unmistakably brisk kick of wild juniper, bitter tarragon, and herbal artemisia that can catch beginners off guard during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol blast a moment to evaporate. What emerges on warm skin is an eccentric, soothing heart of powdery iris, flax flower, and pa…

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Aromas de Salazar 1882 opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian bergamot and bitter artemisia before settling into a herbal heart of clary sage, rosemary, and lavender. Composed as an homage to the origins of the fougère genre, this fragrance relies heavily on botanical ingredients rather than modern aquatic synthetics. T…

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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, The Dreamer or 1882?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Dreamer is rated 4.07/5 from 5,550 votes; 1882 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Dreamer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1882 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Dreamer or 1882?

1882 lasts longest (1882 90/100, The Dreamer 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Dreamer or 1882?

1882 projects furthest (1882 88/100, The Dreamer 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Dreamer and 1882 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Artemisia and Tobacco Blossom.

Is The Dreamer or 1882 better for summer or winter?

The Dreamer suits evening wear; 1882 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Dreamer and 1882?

The Dreamer has top notes of Juniper, Tarragon and Artemisia, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Flax, a base of Tobacco Blossom and Amber. 1882 has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Tarragon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Heliotrope, Carnation and Basil, a base of Tonka Bean, Coumarin, Oakmoss and Musk.