Men
Dreamer The Original Edition
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Dreamer The Original Edition by Versace is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1996, the nose behind this composition is Jean-Pierre Bethouart. The top notes are lavender, sage and mandarin; the heart notes, tobacco, rose, carnation and geranium; and the base notes, tonka bean, fir, vetiver and cedar.
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- Positivo 82%
- Negativo 15%
- Neutral 3.0%
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The Dreamer Versace (1996) is sweet tobacco that lasts a long time, with great sillage and projection. A great option for cold seasons. The price is also very good. Definitely worth a bottle. There are many reasons to have it, starting with the bottle: it’s impressive, with that unique Medusa finish and the Greek frieze ornament. Of all the perfumes from the brand, this channels more the spirit of Gianni Versace and the golden age of fashion and supermodels. It’s unique and attractive. It has a fresh opening, aromatic lavender and citrus, astringent and invigorating. I picture a cowboy smoking a cigarette and holding some roses in his hand for his beloved. The base is cosy, pleasant and mysterious. Points up, definitely recommended. Note: I almost don’t see a difference between the vintage version and the recent one. I said ‘almost’, so they aren’t identical: the vintage smells a bit more natural, slightly darker and softer, without the synthetic hardness of the recent (current?) version which you can smell strong and stinging in the opening.
I was one of those who perfumed myself with The Dreamer Versace just when it came out in the spring of 1996, and I knew it thanks to the friend who attended at my usual perfumerie, looking for a fragrance for summer. I remember he also gave me to try novelties from Carreras and one from Armani. But without a doubt I chose this, it seemed like a dream enclosed in a beautiful bottle. Very different from everything in the 90s, a few months from the death of Gianni Versace. I loved it. I must correct a previous review: it’s not discontinued and is still in physical shops. But it is reformulated, and that’s where the problem begins, as it’s barely a shadow of what the dream was. It doesn’t even remind me of it. There are reformulations that do, and this is one of those that is a ‘no’ for me. A pity because it was a great perfume, that without being a colossus or very powerful, managed to reach unsurpassable heights of beauty: sweet, delicate, floral, within an exquisite context striking in the opening to later win in sensuality, all without calling attention or offending. The good news is that it is in circulation. The bad news is its terrible reformulation. But for someone who didn’t know the vintage, perhaps it’s very good.
In the opening, the first thing that came to my mind was its great similarity to Sculpture pour Homme by Nikos. They are very similar, although Dreamer costs a few euros more and is more stable. When it settles, it reminds me of Joop! and is singularly cosy. It’s special, a curious scent that you want to keep smelling because you don’t know exactly what you’re smelling, it has a strange or vinyl plastic note but attractive. For its price it’s very worth it if you’re looking for something that doesn’t smell like everyone else. Perfect for autumn nights. Informal but elegant and clearly unisex. It lasts quite a while on clothes.
In my taste and opinion, one of the most horrible things I’ve heard. It’s not totally terrible, but I wouldn’t joke about using it to go out. It smells like soap and seems like a lady’s scent. Don’t buy it blindly, test it first.
When I tested it, I thought I could detect the London tobacco and the lavender-tonka of Le Male. Dreamer smells very good. A wet and luminous floral tobacco, young and modest, a bit sweet and creamy but with sparkles. The opening reminds me of my childhood: the sensation of being surrounded by older cousins and sisters fluttering with blonde and vaporous hair. Rich. In the development the tobacco takes body and obscures those floral and citrus sparkles, fusing into a compact mixture, something sweet and acidic, with fresh flowers but quite aromatic. Today, on my third test, it reminded me by moments of certain bar glue. The childhood memories continue. The dry-down is velvety and delicious, it reminds me of a long, clean and hot hair freshly dried with a hairdryer. At no point does it lose that initial daytime, colourful and luminous nature. Despite its beauty, it seems a mixture with a certain touch of frivolity and loaded with 90s fashions. Something in it screams ‘Versace’, vivid colours, ephemeral pleasures. Nevertheless, generally I think it’s a rather languid dreamer and not very proactive, perhaps in inactivity. I also see it as unisex. And as has been said, despite its freshness, it’s dense, has very good longevity (lasts a shower) and presence, without leaving a scandalous trail. Today, slightly over-applied, it gave me a headache. Years ago it would have been at the top of my list. An interesting and recommended option.
Smells good, nothing remarkable. It’s a classic, unisex and soft scent… Just for personal enjoyment, an aromatherapy session…
Excellent scent, 100% recommended. It’s a very pleasant smell; even having the bottle in the closet makes it stand out from the whole collection.
This perfume, like Ungaro III, is a Scent Lord. I wear it in fresh or cold seasons since 1998… no one doesn’t ask ‘what aroma are you wearing?’. A delight…
Unique, strong and powerful scent, typical of Versace. Dreamer has a spicy and potent opening. The tobacco does a peculiar job, the projection breaks with the common and overlaps the monotony. I really like how the notes combine to create that fusion that injects positive energy. I keep wondering how, being so unique, long-lasting, elegant and controversial, it has such an economical price, but the result is great. Although sometimes it goes unnoticed by the competition, if Dreamer is among your options, you don’t think twice: you apply it because you know it and you know you’ll impact everyone who perceives it.
I absolutely love how Bofifa interprets this Dreamer: it smells like the inside of a pack of blondes, that processed tobacco with a metallic tonka aftertaste reminiscent of the aluminium wrapper. It smells exact. For smokers, nothing surpasses the scent of a freshly opened pack or a cigarette soaking into the air. It’s like throwing a bone to a dog. Few of us, when a cigarette lights up on screen in the cinema, drool at the sound of the flame. Dreamer captures that cleanliness of new tobacco (no pubs or heavy atmospheres, it’s pristine and manufactured) and links it to three funny concepts: soap, because it smells very soapy; nature, with an herbal/floral opening of breathtaking delicacy; and certain neo-fougères from the 90s (Le Male, Bvlgari Black, Very Valentino). I prefer the opening to the dry-down, where the tonka becomes banal and cheapens everything; it must weigh a ton as a molecule, no doubt, it’s the last to fade and I hate it with every fibre of my being. But the opening and heart are beautiful. A first shot at a starry sky on a mild night, delicate herbal sparkles of divine sweetness, you visualise a man looking at the sky, oblivious to everything while lost in thought. I don’t know if the Versace Medusa suggests it, but I imagine a man from antiquity perfectly. The next evolution drives me mad, it takes on the consistency of lovely soap paste, between the roughness and freshness of masculines and a powdery feminine air. Unfortunately, when Dreamer dries down, I’m not very interested; the tonka takes over and drowns out the powdery tone of the rest, a spiced, floral, narcotic mist, like smelling an angel who has just descended. Whatever it is, it’s precious and evocative, it wants you to smell of the late 90s, but it has something dreamy, timeless, peaceful. Besides, no one knows God, outside of enthusiasts it’s not just undervalued, but unknown. A great sleeper that without making a noise takes the colour out of others with more fame.
Phenomenal aroma. I used it for the first time at 16 on holiday at a cousin’s house with a small collection. I went out on a date and forgot my perfume, so he told me to use whatever I liked. I saw that blue box with a cosmic glow, picked it up, and the scent seemed mystical, as if transporting me to another dimension, very spiced, with Turkish coffee, sand… I didn’t hesitate to apply it. All day I thought ‘how good I smell’, I fell asleep dreaming of that aroma, and upon waking it was still there. Thus began my fascination with scents and this particular perfume, which I buy and use only for myself; I don’t mind if others smell it, many people like it and I believe it adds personality. This is my first post here, which I also find great; I have a small collection and it’s wonderful to share my hobby with all of you.
Writing this review is special, as few fragrances were available in my country and this is one of them. Without access to it, positive reviews and a beautiful bottle generated a certain mystique around The Dreamer. It took 8 years until I got it on a trip to the US, bought blind, never heard it, and I swear I had more expectations than ever. Reading reviews and notes gave me an idea, but all my predictions failed; I found something different that I fell in love with. It had everything I was looking for without me knowing. Opening with soft tobacco and lavender. Then the tonka vanilla appears and it sweetens a little, just right. What blew my mind was the dry down: a floral and talc-like touch that drove me crazy. Also, longevity was excellent, around 9-10 hours. Sillage isn’t strong, but two people told me it smells delicious. I have many perfumes I love and don’t usually pick a favourite, but Dreamer hit me hard. It’s everything I was looking for.
Incredible! That’s how totalitarian my comment is on Dreamer. Those who say it has no sillage or longevity, I don’t know what version they used; my batch is from 2017 and has much more presence than several current trends that fail to sustain themselves. It smells so original with perfect integration in every component that the experience is wonderful. At first, I felt it was unisex, but as the dry down and mid-notes developed, it felt more masculine. It’s so well-made that the only similar one I recall was Jaipur or perhaps Dior Homme Intense. Its development is exquisite.
At first, it didn’t seem anything like Burberry London, as I had read elsewhere. It reminded me of something distant, perhaps a cross between Nikos Sculpture and Le Male by Gaultier. The opening was strong and sweet. The code says it’s from 2016. Gradually, I’ve discovered its secrets. Edited after several wears: I’ve ended up captivated by its charms. Magical. Of everything I’ve heard about Versace, this is one of my favourites. Summingly beautiful, warm, and sensual. As Bofifa rightly says, once you enter its code, you end up loving it.
Curse it, it’s exquisite! After buying it blind, I was pleasantly surprised because its opening reminds me a lot of Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme, specifically the 1994 formula, which I adore. It opens citrusy and aromatic, but after 15 minutes it shifts to a soapy-floral scent, slightly bitter, retaining that D&G breath. By an hour, it becomes more soapy, like a neutral soap, with a slightly underlying tonka vanilla. Although it skims the feminine side with so many lady-like, talc-heavy florals, I still see it as very masculine. The bottle is gorgeous, projects moderately but for a long time (easily 4 hours). I don’t understand how something of such quality can be so affordable (I had it for about 30 USD). It has great depth and I consider it inspiring. It’s not for daily use; it’s very elegant. I imagine it for a rainy autumn evening. For all this, I rate it 9/10. I’m sorry, I love it!
For me, a disappointment. I agree with the previous reviewer. It’s a blend of Nikos Sculpture and Le Male, with a ‘tobacco-heavy’ note that suits it. I like the concept, but it lacks quality. The notes are faint, lacking body, definition, or a good dry down; the finish is overly sweet with a very chemical-toned tonka vanilla. Performance is horrible: it lasts no more than 20-30 minutes on skin with poor sillage. They say it was reformulated, but I have a modern 2019 bottle and don’t recall hearing about the original. Another disappointment, as I see certain ingredients and am interested in their style.
Great fragrance, excellent performance, lasting 10 hours without issues, moderate sillage, and great value for money.
Clean and special aroma, floral yet elegant. I find it better for spring than autumn; in very cold weather it doesn’t project well, and in hot weather the potent floral opening can be overpowering initially. Longevity is good, around 7 hours projecting well for the first 5, then it becomes intimate on the skin. The price is fantastic for what it offers. The bottle design is spectacular and matches the scent perfectly.
Just this: the BEST fragrance from Versace. It’s a beast; few can stand up to it.
Hello! Has anyone recently bought an unreformulated batch or know where I can get one? I just received a 2019 batch, and while I love it, its longevity is poor, just as fellow reviewers say. Thanks!
Ismaexdad, I’m the one who bought mine on Notino last year, and it’s from a 2016 batch. It lasts quite a while for me, better than some more expensive ones.
Wordless! It’s a delight. Opening is citrusy, but the dry down smells of flowers and talc. After 5 minutes, the citrus fades and the floral notes take over; it’s very masculine and formal. Between 10 and 15 minutes, the tobacco takes control, becoming absolute, sensual, and elegant, with over 8 hours of longevity. It’s not for everything; it’s better suited for formal events in spring and summer, as the heat suits it wonderfully. If you sweat a little, it’s pure magic! 9/10
The Dreamer is a direct train to the 90s, non-stop. Perhaps it’s not as transgressive as Bvlgari Black nor as powerful and charismatic as the original Le Male, but it can be a valuable piece for a good collection. The bottle I have is from 2005 and the performance is not bad at all. It wasn’t a bomb to dominate dance floors, but a discreet, persistent, romantic, and original complement. More than the quality of its components, I like the concept: it’s like a kaleidoscope, it has everything, a green note, florals, a flash of new toy scent, evident tobacco, and a sweet residue that rounds it off. The commendable thing is that the amalgamation works precisely, each note occupies its space, like in a well-composed musical work. With unisex potential and at a very affordable price, it’s an undervalued creation that deserves greater recognition. While it arrives (or not), I advise you to try it if you haven’t. You might take a pleasant surprise.
Quite a well-executed perfume, but with the drawback of its past. As several say, it’s a trip back to the 90s, and I think this may not appeal to many. I bought it because it irremediably reminds me of my father (who didn’t use any other fragrance since he found this in 1997 until his death). It suits me very well, and I’ve worn it both daily (putting on just two drops due to its spicy sensation) and at night for formal events (thanks to its fougère family character).
It’s my go-to perfume since it came out. It’s an elegant scent that people always ask me about, whether I was young and out dancing or at formal events. As it’s a bit sweet due to the pipe tobacco note, many girls use it too.
What can I say about this great fragrance? Very rich, fresh, and elegant. The longevity on my skin is 8 hours and on clothes it lasts all day. Ideal for spring, summer, and even autumn. The only negative is that it’s not easy to find in my city, which is why I only use it for special occasions.
Excellent perfume, super versatile, with good projection, moderate trail, and longevity that many fashion fragrances would envy. A scent that never goes out of style, very current and not overused, so you’ll receive compliments. In Argentina, the value is excellent for what it offers. Highly recommended 100×100.
Just to note, The Dreamer Original was discontinued over a decade ago; if you find any of this vintage, the cost is around 160 euros. You can buy the new version (with a different box) for about 30 euros, but it has little to do with the 1996 original. That one stopped selling and, some time later, the current one appeared in circulation.
The lavender and tobacco combo was well-established in the 90s with Herrera and Dolce Gabbana. I can’t credit Versace enough for creating fragrances that defined an era; their scents remind me of aromas I’d already felt. I admire their intuition for capturing what the public needed and expressing it with art in every detail. Dreamer goes that way, but Versace downplays the citrus of Herrera and Gabbana to give more space to the florals and a finely adorned tobacco with fir. The opening lavender is similar to the classics, but the difference lies in the herbal and coniferous notes, which give way to marked florals and tobacco. As it settles, the tonka bean resonates more, generating that comparison with Le Male, accurate but limited, as Gaultier has lavender boosted with mint, spicy notes, and intense vanilla. Dreamer has one of the best bottles of the 90s and an interesting concept. The reformulation did damage: it became cleaner, reinforcing the florals and cutting back on that unique tobacco/fir/lavanda character. Anyone trying the latest formula without knowing the old one will love it, but for me, it’s now too clean and lacking character.
Back in 2005, at school, my friend Benito—a dark-haired, slim chap—always smelled of Versace Dreamer and would steal the show. Years passed, I became a collector, and when I tried it again in a shop, I was initially repulsed; I couldn’t stand it. But fate is noble and gave me another chance: yesterday I spotted it discarded in a store and smelled it once more. Boom! The school memory returned, clean, with lavender and that unique touch of tobacco. I was dying to buy it. I think the perfume needed to mature for young people, but it isn’t old-fashioned; it’s just that modern notes don’t quite fit. It’s magical, I’ll get it, I promise.
I read somewhere in the comments that this is the original purple-box version, not the blue one, and the original is sharper and more intense. The new blue-box version is much more wearable but maintains the essence, a work of art from when Gianni Versace was conducting the orchestra.
I used this perfume for the first time in 1997. I was obsessed with it and some friends gave it to me for my birthday. When I tested it (at the department store), it seemed magical, especially the base notes. I still keep the little paper with the bottle shape that I took home impregnated when I discovered it. The bottle lasted me many years and undoubtedly became the essence that defined me, as no one else used it in my circle and few people knew it. What I liked most and still like most is its base. On me, it has great longevity: if I spray it at night, it lasts until the next day (I’m talking about the original version). I had no idea they reformulated it in 2010, and when I found out a few days ago, I thought my sense of smell had lost its faculties, as I hadn’t perceived the difference between my first bottle and the second one I bought, which still lasts. It turns out I looked at the box yesterday, where I usually note the date, and checked that I had acquired it in 2008. It was a great surprise and I’m glad to know my sense of smell isn’t so lost hehe. Now I feel like trying the 2010 version, although I’m scared it won’t please me and I’ll feel I’ve lost this perfume forever that I made my own so long ago…
Buy blind; I have several Versace fragrances and none have disappointed me. I never dreamed THE DREAMER would be such a timeless scent; the launch is slightly plasticky, not annoying, surprising, not projecting much, but it wraps you in a bubble of dreams. I like its scent especially when the floral side starts to accentuate. The tobacco gives discreet support to the other notes. I feel an undeclared iris that gives it a neat, soapy touch, and it’s at this single point that it brings me reminiscences of another perfume: Les Infusions de Prada Iris Cèdre, which I use generously and passes for a sensation of neatness, more like cleanliness than perfume. Fascinated, I have a new love in my collection. Greetings from Chile, keep dreaming.
After many years of using it by chance, I don’t know if it was a gift or how it came into my hands, but now I bought it out of nostalgia and it reminded me of my school days. The aroma calls back to those times and I think it’s the plus that everyone associates with a scent: exquisite yet nostalgic. Its floral notes perceived at the start linger, and that’s what I remember; it hasn’t changed much. If you don’t know it, I recommend it to start making new memories…
Versace The Dreamer (2010 version): a spectacular, classic and timeless fragrance. From the launch, it gives a fougère vibe with Virginia juniper and lavender notes; in the heart, white flowers, tobacco and the cleanliness of the iris (Prada-style) give a masterful brightness and cleanliness. It doesn’t evolve much, but from start to finish it’s delicious, a jewel of the 90s that shines in autumn and winter. For some it’s challenging, but for me it’s a work of art, Gianni Versace’s final piece.
Guacale, pure baby powder smell. The fragrance that disappointed me the most. So much hype, so little to offer. If you don’t like talcum-powdered scents, keep moving on.
One of my favourite fragrances isn’t beast mode, but its scent lingers gently. It’s very rich, talcum-powdered and citrusy. A scent for everyday life that no one dislikes, and in my case, I receive compliments every time I wear it. Very, very rich. It captivates those who are never missing from my collection; a wonder that I absolutely love.
I won’t repeat what almost everyone has said; it is simply the best perfume in the world.
My first great designer perfume and in the end, I got it right because it has become a classic for many. A niche scent for me, yet valid for any occasion with decent projection and an unmistakable aroma where tobacco joins the flowers and the drying of conifers. There are so many beautiful memories attached that it remains in my collection and I’ll never stop wearing it. A young man at work asked if I was wearing The Dreamer; I said yes; apparently, it was his father’s daily scent, and that’s when I realised I’d been wearing an adult fragrance since I was 20 😂😂😂
Launch is famously ‘difficult’: a sharp, almost wild explosion of tobacco flower and wormwood. But patience is key. After 15 minutes, the fragrance becomes something celestial. A dusty lily and creamy lavender emerge, wrapping themselves in an ethereal sweetness. It doesn’t smell of burnt cigarette tobacco, but of fresh tobacco flower in a garden under moonlight. It’s clean yet mysterious; soft yet possessing a presence that seems to hail from another era. On my skin, it projects a vibe of bohemian elegance and sophistication.