Dreamer The Original Edition Versace for men

Loved this one, was the first masculine fragrance that let me know that there might be some colognes out there for me. Definitely similar to JPG Le Male. I find this to be unisex due to the sweetness of it. This scent reminded me of the natural scent of my sister and I loved that about it. Some people are just blessed to have a natural, nice smelling musk to them and she is one of them. I, on the other hand, smell like my dad, naturally. Lol. My clothes I haven't worn in a long time, if I open a drawer up from winter I smell my dad which is super weird.

This was a love in the 90's before they ruined it and made it weak.

Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is one of those notes in perfumery that is often there in the mix, often to help adjust the levels of lavender and other aromatics, but seldom sees itself in the spotlight, and often even when it is the dominant character, there's little attention to this fact. Case in point: Versace the Dreamer. I recently ran across a GCMS reconstruction of the vintage version (which is what I also own) and it listed a sizable amount of clary sage oil, which affirmed my belief in it almost forming the crux of the composition, lifted by a whole lot of bergamot, supported by various aromatics and whipped in a fond of Galaxolide. To my nose, though, it's a full on tribute to the Clary.

Clary sage itself differs from Salvia officinalis in that instead of the camphorous and peppery qualities of the latter, Salvia sclarea is more bittersweet, richly herbaceous, with its most notable characteristics being that of the hay-, tea- and tobacco-like undertones. This makes it a great blender in fougeres and aromatics, and in the Dreamer, it's what really pushes the tobacco accord forward, without there necessarily being any other tobacco materials, natural or otherwise. The dihydromyrcenol cuts through it all, announcing the Dreamer is definitely a reflection of its time, but it does have this charm to it. It is that clary sage, though, that makes this such an enjoyable wear for me. It's a post-modern fougere, if you will.

I like this frag, but for me it's missing something -- perhaps a bit more of that masculine 'bite' of bergamot that I like in my colognes. It comes off as a citrus bomb, and the drydown is very nice . Longevity is OK, but like I said because it lacks something I often layer this frag with something else like creed aventus for those bergamot and jasmine notes!

I have a vintage formulation of The Dreamer. It makes for a nice, cozy unisex "bedtime scent". I will be sad when I use it up.

Dreamer The Original Edition, an Amber Fougere fragrance for men, was a captivating olfactory journey that left an enduring impression. Launched in 1996 and crafted by the skilled nose of Jean-Pierre Bethouart, this fragrance wove a tale of sophistication and masculinity. Drawing inspiration from a harmonious blend of notes, it created a symphony that echoed through time.

At the forefront, the top notes of Lavender, Sage, and Mandarin Orange unfolded a fresh and aromatic prelude. The combination was a burst of invigorating scents, setting the stage for the distinctive experience that Dreamer The Original Edition had to offer. The initial impression was a dance of herbal and citrusy notes, creating a bright and enticing atmosphere.

Venturing into the heart of the fragrance, a rich interplay of Tobacco, Rose, Carnation, and Geranium emerged. Here, the composition deepened, revealing layers of complexity and refinement. The warm and floral tones added depth to the fragrance, creating a balance between the bold and the elegant. It was a blend that spoke of timeless sophistication.

As the fragrance settled into its foundation, the base notes of Tonka Bean, Fir, Vetiver, and Cedar anchored Dreamer The Original Edition in a captivating and lasting embrace. These elements contributed to the overall allure, leaving a trail that was both comforting and enticing. The combination of earthy and woody tones in the base notes enhanced the fragrance's depth, creating a memorable and lingering effect.

For those who appreciated the unique charm of Dreamer The Original Edition, it might have evoked memories of Lavandula by Penhaligon's, another discontinued fragrance. Both fragrances, in their own distinct ways, were a testament to the artistry of perfumery, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate with those who experienced their unique and alluring scents.

Not sure what the inspiration was for The Dreamer. Maestro Versace in tandem with the perfumer created something wholly unique whilst still following the traditional 3 stage progression of top, middle and basenotes. Like a 3 act play.

I am no perfume expert, just a musician who like the beautiful things that us humans sometimes create. This perfume is to me, a beautiful and thoughtful creation that feels like a starry night sky in deep winter.

Act 1,
Flowers, after rain with vanilla.
Act 2,
Amber, tobacco blossom and tonka.
Act 3,
Deep, rich, resinous, vanillic amber dusted with stars and wattle flowers. Glorious!

Thank you.

Very sexy, masculine... I remember, around year 2000, we used to joke about the name, finding it quite misleading, and thinking "f***er" would be much accurate. 🤭

The opening comes across aromatic and unusual, while the dry down smells of sweet tobacco. I could see a more mature, classy man wearing pulling this fragrance off.

The fragrance maybe controversial to some, but Ive always found it to be a ln extremely classy cold weather staple tobacco fragrance along with Chanel Egoiste. It maybe hard to pull these fragrances off when dressed casually, but throw on a designer Italian suit or high end leather jacket and some leather driving moccasins with your favorite Rolex while taking the Lamborghini or Ducati out for a spin on a cold winter's day and watch the magic happen.

A freshly opened pack of Marlboro cigarettes. Absolute perfection.

Good good simply good light with nice performance

While it doesn't smell like anything else out there, it doesn't smell good either. It is just not appealing. It smells like ... meh. Really, I wouldn't wear this one to any occasion unless I am sitting home. Or gonna layer it with other fragrances just so I can wear it and not feel about that $25.

I love this scent for men and I think that it is a very sexy and masculine blend that smells clean, confident and like something a guy could wear to either a date or a board meeting and slay.

I admit that at the beginning it smelt a bit sour on my boyfriend for about the first 10 to 15 minutes, but it sweetens up a fair bit over time and becomes less citrusy and pungent. I think it's the sage and mandarin assaulting my nostrils that I wasn't mad on at the beginning.

But then in the heart notes I then get whiffs of the lavender and the rose and then a lot of the tobacco, carnation and geranium. It's a moderately spicy and herbaceous floral heart, with a nice smokiness humming along in the background. I think that this was my favorite stage of this fragrance.

And then in the base I smell the balsamic and green quality of fir trees, a nice and soft woodiness and the sweet and almond-like nuances of the tonka bean. It's a very earthy and sensual sweetness that I think grounds this composition and ties up the loose ends of this fragrance.

It lasted on my boyfriend for about 7 hours and it had moderate sillage on him. He didn't need to re-touch his fragrance until the end of the day and I think that the price and its longevity make it very good value for money.

I'd love to smell this on any man and it is an 8/10 for me!

Tobacco for sure, with a rose and lavender bouquet, very unique mix, pleasant memories.

I'm keeping to come back to this bloody juice again and again! I swear I bought the first bottle on 2004 or something from Riga, Latvia! On then it was a cologne, with splash nozzle. Now when spraying the say 2014 or something edition, it have the same aura still with it! Definitely suits my skin like a tattoo! I have to buy a replacement bottles nowadays, I really hope there will be the magic remaining still! There has been so many disappointment on the "relaunches" of these iconic fragrances today.

Horrible! I was gifted this by my sister a year ago. Smells like a lavender and pine bomb. It's a war with the lavender family and the pine family and they're battling your skin for dominance.
01/10

This was my first big fragrance purchase. During summer 2001 as I prepared to start Freshman yr , I spent my first $100 on this. Fast forward to 2016, I was very excited when I smelled this again but was surprised when the gentleman said he was wearing 1 Million. Then again last year I asked my coworker where he had found the original Dreamer and he looked at me puzzled and also confirmed he’s wearing 1 Million EDT. These 2 are insanely close but I’m surprised no one else has mentioned it. I’m afraid to check out the reformulation but it’s so cheap I may have to just do it. Hopefully it’s still similar to original but given the lack of comparisons to Million - I’m afraid it’s changed a lot.

Most, if not all of the recent reviews for this fragrance are people who don't realize that they are smelling a newer reformulation of this product. Stop commenting on The Dreamer here, unless you in fact have the Original, which is doubtful given the scarcity... How are so many people this obtuse to details, but so willing to share their opinions? Baffling...
As someone who enjoyed the original during it's hey day as a signature scent, and has worn the reformulation for many years after the change, there's a very clear difference in the scent between the two. The florals and particularly Rose and Geranium give it much more elegant and nuanced profile. Dua makes a good clone of the Original Dreamer, check it out if you want to compare. Thinking you have an older bottle of this when they have been changed up for so long, is laughable.

I've had this fragrance for a year now and It's sweet orange, tobacco with a nice splash of some florals. Some say this stuff is out of date, well I need me some more out dated fragrances. I love this so much I wear this when I'm alone. The performance is light, so I am going to need the EDP of this fragrance some time before I leave this earth.

I like the trail of this scent but can’t wear it cause it’s so strong at first it’s too much to spray around my head. I find it great after really dry but can’t bare it long enough to get there. My son bought this and after smelling his trail I got interested because it was really unique and different and still alittle fresh. Some I grabbed his bottle this morning and gave it a try. Extremely artsy and the name is spot on but can’t say I will be sneaking from his bottle anymore. I do enjoy to be the audience with this one just not the guy wearing it. Would say it’s definitely unisex.
6/10 for me

This on its own is not so so appealing. Today, I layered it with Prada l'homme and it brought out the best in this fragrance. The patchouli blended from Prada blended well with the rose and it was a well worn office scent.
Subtle yet beautiful.

I mean… it’s very ok. I probably didn’t like it because I sniffed it right after I sprayed it but whatever. It’s was very strong/harsh and it smelt kinda weird. Like unique but in a bad way. I might give it a second chance one day

4/10

This one should be among classics. Got it by accident just standing on the shelf of a friend who just got it but doesn't care 'bout fragrances. I smelled it,he saw my face and gifted me Dreamer. From '99 Dreamer is must have on my shelf. Perfectly composed and rounded,sharp,not to floral,tabacco balancing all,brings a lot of memories and feelings.
The Dreamer is one of my top 10 fragrances and I'm 45.

Now, I'm not entirely sure which version of this fragrance I smelled, but going by the notes after comparing each one, I'm pretty sure it was this version. This is one of my all-time favorite men's colognes. The notes just blend together so beautifully, and it's such a masculine, yet comforting scent. I found that for the most part, I haven't met a Versace cologne that I don't like. Always beautifully blended, always smelling fantastic, and this one is no exception. It has such a lovely deepness about it… The tonka mixed with the tobacco is what really cinches it for me. Its a little floral, a little powdery, a little deep, a little balsamic. Again, I'm not entirely sure which version I smelled so keep in mind this could apply to the other one instead. I love this fragrance. Its amazing. If I smelled a man on the street wearing this I'd probably ask for a hug just so I could smell him longer. Perfect.

I personally do not have this fragrance, but my friend has it and I will give my opinion.
As soon as he sprays this fragrance, it is crazy fresh. It smells like a field of flowers at the opening, but also during the opening it has a heavy scent of alcohol. After ~10 minutes the alcohol dries out and you are left with the pleasing freshness of it.
8/10

As a man, I used to love to wear Versace's 'Blonde' - a female fragrance now discontinued. Dreamer is the nearest I've found. Love it!

When I sprayed this on my wrist, I smiled as if I just hit a 3 pointer during the playoffs! This is a tobacco floral at it's finest! The lavender keeps this thing feeling fresh & clean.

Long lasting fragrance with the best dry down, really wonderful. Initial sprays are harsh but when you are over that you will be rewarded. very creative fragrance. 7.5/10

This is marketed towards men, but wow. It’s really nice on me.

I wish someone would do a niche version of this. The untapped potential is insane. But i just can't wear this anymore, feels like old clothes way out of style.

Rating - 9/10 (in its heyday and taking into account that it's designer)
... Now - 7/10 (still interesting)

Does anyone know were I can find older batches?

Tobacco, florals and just a dash of almond here. Has an attention grabbing silage too.
An unusual and lovely perfume from Versace that performs well.

A cologne meant for a man who is lost in space, dreaming. An airy, beautiful scent that flows in the air like a shooting star, Versace Dreamer is the designer brand ‘Versace’ replying to Jean Paul Gaultier’s worldwide favorite, “Le Male”. Breathing in dreamer is like breathing in the cosmos. You can literally pickup the vintage scent of tobacco and lavender. Versace ‘The Dreamer’ is a hit or miss. People either like it, or they don’t. My father wore this because my mother got him it. He fell in love with it and used around 2 bottles of it. It really reminds me of a masculine, mature gentleman who is romantic and amorous.

Scent: 10/10
Projection: (Original) 9.5/10
Sillage: 8/10
Uniqueness: 100/10
Reminds me of: A gentleman taking his woman on a lovely date and afterwards sitting on top of his car, watching shooting stars and both of them making the wish to love eachother.

I love this scent but others may not. It’s a great scent that is nostalgic in all ways.

Okay i had this for about little over week. And i tested it everyday. I got the third formulation.

I just want to say i have dry skin, so fragrances don’t work as well as someone with normal and or oily skin. So the sillage or the projection is very close to the skin to about like a foot of it, if you overspray. And i usually go with 5 sprays two behind the ear one behind the neck then two on the collar bones. Okay i lied 6 one on my left wrist to smell it and it helps me calm done and makes me more appreciative of getting this fragrance.

I love the uniqueness of this fragrance. The opening is a little strong for some people but the dry down is beautiful. I really like how the florals and the tobacco and the vetiver mix so smoothly. It’s a perfect balance, the tobacco and i want to say the vetiver adds an edge to the florals which is very nice. I do smell the lavender and the rose especially the rose and i love it. There is the slightest hint if orange but that’s about it. And a light herbal scent in the opening.

Longevity I get about 3-6 hours. So bring a travel size spray to spray it again in the middle of the day.

I see this fragrance used all year around. I live in an area where it’s a little dry and hot during the summer. And the winter is mild for sone people living in the north. So this fragrance is best used for colder spring days and warmer fall days. And it can be used for day n nite. So very versatile.

I think it’s a great value for money. I think if you like “edgy” florals. I think you should get it. I think for every fragrance you want, you should get a sample size and or a travel size spray to test. But i got this as a blind buy and it ended being my signature. And add to the fact is people don’t really know about this. So you will stand out.

Rating: (i like to do it 2k style if you know you know)
Projection: 73/99
Scent: 97/99
Longevity: 78/99
Overall: 82/99

Vintage Dreamer was such a beautiful scent… I’m so happy I scooped this up when I had the chance. Much like many reformulated fragrances, the original formulas had such vibrancy and liveliness. Well balanced and blended, and were clearly made of higher quality ingredients. This is an excellent representation of that…

Here, the lavender is more exposed and colorful, the tobacco leaf is fresh and seemingly wet, the mandarin orange smells natural, as if I’m holding an orange to my nose, and the clary sage gives off a nice herbal essence to the opening, without taking away from the other notes… it’s slightly green and dusty (reminding me in a way of Fcking Fabulous) and creates a seamless transition into the heart, where the melange of florals weave throughout the mids, creating a handsome sense of class and elegance. The rose is soft and silky, the geranium is fresh and minty and the carnation is sharp and peppery, perfectly blending the clary sage through the heart into the base, where the sharp, peppery, talcum powder feel remains along with balsam fir, tonka, cedar and vetiver... It’s slightly green, slightly dusty, slightly tart, woodsy and masculine.

This was one of the most perfect fougere’s imo. I love it. 10/10

Batch code 319604

Ps. Wild water’s review below mine is excellent

The Dreamer is basically Gianni Versace's second, and unfortunately last signature scent. It's very close in basic structure to Versace L'Homme from a decade earlier and I'm surprised not to see anyone making the same connection in a quick look over the reviews here. There's a floral and tobacco aspect, a dose of clary sage with some wormwood and lavender, some tonka sweetness over a gingery cinnamon accord, all in the same vein. Of course there are differences too. Dreamer is heaver on the tobacco than L'homme, which had a subtler background effect of pipe or cigar smoke. Dreamer also lacks the leather accord which needed a bit of a 90's update I suppose. The similarities are certainly there though.

Dreamer opens with a strong clary sage and lavender accord which will get younger noses thinking "pissy". It's warranted I suppose, some people like clary and others can't stomach it. The tobacco in concert can sometimes smell like a cigarette butt in a urinal, but that tonka and subtle mandarin note keep it from being too intense. The tobacco is the star here and the surrounding powdery iris and carnation give it a boost to keep it going throughout.

The good news is that as challenging and polarizing as it can be, it does seem to do well smelled from a distance. Dreamer I feel is like an oil painting. Getting too close will let you see some interesting detail, but you miss the forest for the trees. It's one of my top fragrances in unsolicited female comments (women could easily wear this) and my wife's absolute favorite in my collection. It's certainly doing something right.

The Dreamer is one of those cool nights walking through nature by yourself or with someone dear to you. You look up at the stars in the sky, open a fresh pack of cigarettes, and almost feel like you're inhaling the cosmos itself after lighting up. I don't smoke anymore, but it's nice to have that memory in a bottle. It's something inspirational. Something idealistic. Something dreamy.

This was the first perfume bottle that i got as a present for my 14th birthday.
Still remember the smell of real Dreamer.
Sadly, It has been ruined in 2008 and today's version is almost unrecognizable.
Dreamer was extremly seductive, sweet, sticky, bold lavander (fougere) based fragrance, sometimes very challenging to wear.
Watery tobacco is all that's left from legendary Dreamer.

There are some comments below asking where to get the original edition. Well unfortunately it's not available anymore. Some are still selling it online but beware of fakes.

How to to tell if its the original edition? There are 3 formulas of The Dreamer

1. Vintage (first formula) was yellowish in color. Almost Amber. Came in a colorful galaxy design box with 83 volume written under the bottle. This version is the most potent and performs all day on clothes and skin. It's also the rarest version nowadays.

2. Second formula is light yellowish and not as dark as the first version. Came in the same galaxy box as the first. 83 volume under the bottle. The performance is decent but not as strong and dense as the first. Can be found online in some sites.

3. Current formula which is sold in dark blue boxes with stars, has almost transparent juice color. Under the bottle 79 volume is written. This is the weakest edition and is available in some retail shops. In the air if smelt, it still has the dna of the vintage but up close you'll notice lots of notes are missing.

The first formula is my favorite. I still have all the editions and I compared them all.

Hope that helps

This scent has complexity far beyond its price point. The has a very apparent lavender and orange with subtle flora notes and a very intensive tobacco. These contrasting scents make it perfect for an everyday fragrance and a fantastic year rounder. This is one the sweet and feminine side. If one prefers less sweet I highly suggest Azzaro Wanted by Night which is similar but less sweet and I dare say more masculine. I have a tendency to prefer more feminine scents however and this brings in many of my favorite notes particularly the lavender and the tobacco.

Where can I get this edition? I would like to try it.
Sadly, I only have the new edition. I'm from Malaysia.
Thank you.

I love this fragrance and I’m a woman. I have had this in my collections for over 10 years (repurchased). It is not a heavy sillage so you can go to town on this I spray on skin and clothes. It’s fresh and clean smelling. The lavender is amazing in this (not screechy). Longevity is ok but you do have to spray again within 4 hours especially in heat! Perfect for spring and summer, definitely unisex. Excellent fragrance I will always have this in my collection.

I have only tested around 20 frags, but this one is by for my favorite. It is a very pleasant, comforting scent, and it is very unique. It is very versatile, so it makes for a great signature scent. The performance is not great, so I would recommend 4 or 5 sprays if you want arms-length silage. For the price, it is a no-brainer. I have been wearing this as my signature for 2+ years, and have got many compliments on it.

One could say it is unisex. However, I wouldn't like to smell this on a woman, for it isn't too feminine either.

I can only picture this on a 65+ woman who still smokes, who goes to the market wearing fur, and uses makeup as plaster. You know the type... The ones Spaniards would call "señoronas".

That said, as the mens fragrance that it ultimately is, it is far from the most masculine scent but it isn't sweet either. This rather strikes me as a bright, flowery, tobacco, and very original mens summer scent.

It doesn't smell generic nor cheap and even though it doesn't drive me crazy as a signature scent, it has its time and place. For the right price, it is a welcomed addition and a good performer.

Boom! Sage and that Mandarin in your face up top and it’s different for sure. Then, the lavender flows in, settles things down and hangs for a while. Very discreetly the tobacco enters in a low key way with those two florals right behind, especially the rose. I think this is where some folks have a falling out with it. Patience will reward you with the evolution that occurs in those final notes that give you powder and little taste of tobacco and a dry Vetiver bite.
Some will find the ending intoxicating..I do.
Lastly, is it unisex as in would I like to smell it on a lady? Yes
Will I wear it as a bona fide male? Yes
Is it for everybody? Find out for yourself.

Scent 8.5
Performance 7.5
Sillage 7
Longevity 7.5
Value 8.5

Can someone explain how to tell the original 1996 bottle from the 2010 one? I would like to know which one I am buying. Cheers!

This has been my dad's signature fragrance for decades. It is a classic to me, it is a special fragrance. Lasts all day and it is instantly recognizable

Opens clean, powdery, slightly floral. Dry down smells like powdery dry tobacco. Unique scent, not for everyone. Someone referred to this scent as the image of smoking a cigarette in Miami, and I can certainly see it. Not for everyone, not blind buy safe.

Amazing❤️ I love it. Very unique...I always love to own a bottle of this fresh relaxing fragrance. Too many good memories...and the bottle really luxurious yet simple... 💘 I'll buy it again and again and again.. YES OF COURSE! 💜

Old school classic whose most noticeable natural smelling ingredients of lavender, tobacco flowers and clary sage extracts all complement while at the same time remaining equally unique and discernible.

Behaving as a close to the body “freshie”, you can spray it heavy and savor it sumptuous dry down in an hour lasting for 4-5 hours.

The Dreamer by Versace is a very likeable and easy to wear fragrance. It is a masculine yet subtle fragrance that has some nice complexity to it. The Dreamer opens with a very pleasant smooth tobacco note blended with lavender and tampered with a fresh citrus. A very pleasing opening. As The Dreamer dries down I detect a chocolatey accord, looking at the notes listed I don't see any cocoa so I'm not sure where this is coming from but I really enjoy this aspect of The Dreamer. I wonder if it could be a combination of the tonka and tobacco? The fragrance then settles into a more white floral scent, as time progresses it stays closer to the skin. I get about 5 hours of longevity on my skin on a cool day. Projection is average initially and after about 3 hours becomes more intimate. I never wore this gem in the 1990s or early 2000s and admittedly only purchased this scent about 6 months ago from a pharmacy so it is relatively new to me. While I can see this subtle fougere fitting into the late 90s it certainly still comes across as a very wearable scent today. The Dreamer is a versatile fragrance, probably more suited to autumn and spring, that can be worn on a date night or out having dinner and drinks with friends. I'm very happy I have finally added The Dreamer to my collection.

I recently purchased this as a blind buy at TJ Maxx for $11. I did a quick check of the notes to see if it would be something I hated since I could not test it and I have a sensitive nose. (Also, I have an odd chemistry that can turn heaven in a bottle to rot on my skin.) I almost put it back because lavender tends to give me a headache after a while, but was intrigued with how it would play with the other notes. For $11, I was willing to take a risk. I assumed it was unisex based on the notes.

It shocked me how much I love it. On me, it is definitely unisex with a slight feminine lean. Something about it makes me feel like I am in some exotic spice and flower market even though nothing about the notes is particularly exotic.When I want it to be a bit more feminine, I pair it with Burberry London for Women. The citrus, white florals, and sandalwood mingle with the tobacco and carnation in a way that makes me feel like a goddess. I do not know how else to explain it however, it is exactly what I have been searching for, often in more expensive fragrances that have failed me. The pairing is my husband's favorite fragrance on me. He likes each on their own, but when I mix them, he is particularly complimentary.

I love Versace The Dreamer so much, great and unique scent! I don't feel it synthetic at all, for me it's like smelling dry tobaco leaf poured in honey with a hint of lily. :-)

Sorry I don't like the new reformulation of dreamer👎 again another great scent is badly altered! Shame 🤔

Among the fragrances with tobacco notes, this is one of my favorites along with Burberry London Men and Mancera Red Tobacco. To my nose, it has a vibe that kind’a reminds me of Amouage Reflection Man although they’re totally different. I would say this fragrance would be best for the more mature age group and can be worn formal, semi formal, or smart casual. For younger folks, this may smell dated but if you feel confident wearing this at the right occasion with the right get up, you can rock this one.

Besides that I love this fragrance, it has a sentimental connection to me. I gave my one and only bottle with a few dents to my father in law back in 2010 but I never thought about buying another one since I wasn't in the fragrance hobby at that time. He passed away few months ago and I bought a new bottle for my collection and to commemorate him.

I am glad that this beauty is still around and at a very reasonable price. Since it’s been around for awhile, I am sure lots of folks are already familiar with this scent. But if you haven't tried this one yet, it wouldn't hurt to check out a bottle at that price point.

Performance wise, it did well on all departments.

I would give this humble but wonderful creation a 9/10

“Let us spread the scents of peace and kindness. The two most beautiful fragrance in the world that will cost you nothing and will get you a totally different kind of compliments” 🙏

Shocked at how much I like this. Haven't smelled anything like it.

In a word: Optimistic. Uplifting, hopeful, bright. It sparkles. You get the lavender and sage and orange, with a smooth backing that almost has a hint of vanilla (a scent I normally don't love, and I presume is coming from the Tonka bean). The tobacco is present but certainly not overwhelming.

Soapy, pleasant, and mellow in the dry down.

It's funny to see it not listed as a Summer scent: it smells like almost perfect for a Summer evening to me. The feeling of opportunity, that something will happen, yet you don't know quite what it is. It's light and playful.

I can see where some would find the scent offputting, and I can't speak to reformulations, as I don't have the knowledge. I don't normally love synthetic scents, and although you can tell it's present, it isn't cloying. I would recommend testing before buying. As you can see, it's a love or hate it. To me, a unique, and beautiful one.

I finally purchased and original The Dreamer with the cosmic design on the box. I remember this at TJ Maxx around 1999 and could not bring myself to even touch a bottle as I was still in morning of its creator. I was also inundated with the Jean series and was confused as to why this was ever released. Looking back as the dust settled and the tears dried, this was the major release at the time. Now its the precious farewell kiss from the designer that touched my heart. He is irreplaceable.

Everything about this fragrance reminds me of that special time in my life in the late 1990s when the fashion epicenter was in Miami. I was planning a trip to south beach just to be a part of this scene and rub shoulders with the gods. Madonna was living there as well. The tropical decadence and glamour was alluring. Summer of 1997 rolled around and I planned a vacation at the end of August. Then the tragedy happened in mid July. I lost my job, cancelled all vacation plans and was fragrance free for months. I moved to Michigan from Ohio. The party was over. Then came the news of Princess Diana...

Fast forward to today as I wear this souvenir of that lost summer. It is very distinct and immediately recognizable. The 90s trend was light, breezy, floral and somewhat metallic. Tobacco flower is clean and blends well with rose and jasmine. Its not the stinky cigar note. The tree is somewhat incomplete. Missing is iris/violet, lots of frothy oakmoss and amber/musk. Its clean, dry and oddly sexy...There is nothing original here and seems quite familiar. The lavender is calming and somewhat sleepy. Compared to Blue Jeans, its somewhat boring. Hey, boring is good for some. Boring can be translated as discreet.

After the perfect storm of the corporate mangled reformulation and the creative director murdered in front of his home, the entire line/house should have been retired. Versace was no more. The same can be said about for all couture houses that produced works of fine art. Every thing else is duplicitous forgeries with jacked up prices. Step aside for new talent.

There I said it.

I'll be damned if this doesn't smell like a slightly darker/spicier version of Prada Luna Rossa/Luna Rossa Sport. Is anyone else getting that? I love this smell, I'm getting the lavender and tonka sweetness off the top, then soon after I sense herbal, tobacco and spicy notes. My bottle is from 2013; apparently I picked up a tester of the original formula. Great find and I'm very pleased with this, as I love this type of scent.

Absolutely detest this fragrance. To me it smell like a Indian Paan House. Mint Menthol, Berries, and then someone went and sprayed a toilet fesherner to diguise the smell of the tabacco. This is how Wembley, Leicester,Bradford, East Ham, West Ham, Ilford, Brimingham smell, well ok most inner cities of the UK.

هذا العطر أحبه كثيرا له ذكرى جميلة في حياتي وقلبي.. 🇸🇦🇸🇦

Bought a bottle from FragranceNet awhile ago, turned out it was the 2013 batch before reformulation, this masterpiece... last longer then anything I have, longer then my 2015 1 Million, longer then 2013 Pure Malt. You Won't Choke out a room but still be wary of the sprays as this one has social distance projection. The scent needs at least 15 minute dry down because you gonna think it'll smell like a snobby 55 year old out the shower but man, think of a White Garden with a Lake that the sea floor under it make the water look Black, and the lake is Bubbly Hot like the ones in Asia. that's The Dreamers atmosphere and scent. Dreamy Indeed.

Let’s say it goes in the vein of JPG Le Male but....and a big but.....it doesn’t smell at to JPG Le Male ......I’d say this scent is more feminine than masculine nowadays whereas in the 90s this was the ‘new men smelling’ like....either you were coming from Tsar Van cleef, Macassar Rochas and those types ...or....you’d be in the new 90s era and accept that men could smell a bit more flowery then Versace came up with this stunning juice. If you buy the euroitalia formulation you’d be sorely mistaken to judge this amazing scent. Get the GiVER spa

I smelled it and I loved it!! Old school fougere 👌 smelling like a fuck boy from the 90's 😁😁
Lovely stuff, I like the way this frag evolves on skin.
Absolutely masterpiece.

ULTIMATE SUMMER FRAGRANCE

In my opinion this is THE best Versace fragrance period!
It's just amazing - completely unisex!

It's so summery - I get major sexy Italian vibes, very 90's - sunny - uplifting - sweet.

You can really go heavy handed on spraying with this one and it will never be too much! It leaves the most wonderful trail behind you. And for under 30 quid - this is winner!

10/10

This is a Love or not so kean fragrance that starts off very strong but later mellows down to leave a nice scent trail which is good value at around £25

Reminds me of that older lady who still wears full blown make up and gets her hair done with that raspy voice cuz she stills smokes!!! yeee-uk

Smells like an angels bedsheets. Enough said.
8/10

A great creation from Versace.

Classy, modern, confident/ attitude, versatily and well balanced fragrance.
Such a good blend of floral, tobacco and bitter- sweet.

Also has a barbershop vibe.

The only Lavender base fragrance that doesn't give me headache.

It fits so well for office and Polo T- Shirt, but a very versatily fragrance for any occasion.

Great performance lasting 8-9 hours on skin
And a strong sillage in first hour.

Everybody likes and complements The Dreamer.

Great value, usually it is cheaper!
Around 20-25 usd for a 50ml bottle.

Fresh aquatic like Davidoff cool water. It has detergent like smell plus Bogart pour homme.

a female scent ....my wife's signature fragrance...smooth and powdery...

Dreamer is the series of classics! In the good way it's composition has'nt changed during vintages to today edition. These days my famous, almost a signature frag combination is coming from VD with Creed Aventus! Even better it is combined with the Perfume Parlour Avalanche 1870. It is so fresh and sophisticated scent, like pure Oxygen without nitrogen in the air to breath with! Defenitely unique and original combination! My signature!

The opening is very unique and the dry down is very cozy. I think the performance is quite poor, however. Wondering if I got a bunk bottle after reading some other reviews, but it's a great scent nonetheless for the price.

this is interesting. Its marketed for men, but its clearly unisex. I get a very sweet tobacco scent in the basenotes. But the opening is very pleasant, almost like an air freshener. I have versace dylan blue which is a "harder" take on this light and airy stance. for me, this is a functional work scent to get you through. I like it on a sunny day. i'm just wondering whether a woman would wear it completely differently like a date scent. It hugs very close to the skin but is a bit awful on clothing.

For some weird reason, the world Xanadu resonate whenever I think about this perfume.
I find the scent very mystical.

On an upper floor in a rustic Italian apartment; the iconic shallow balcony and tall and slim doors that open to the open air and sky outside. The interior walls, old white stucco, grey and discolored, brittle and peeling in places, bits of exposed brick. Overcast sunlight streams through the balcony onto the floor, bathing the rest of the room in soft shadowy ambient light. In the middle of the room, facing the balcony, just beyond where the light hits the floor, there is a tall wooden stool. On the stool is a clear glass ashtray. Heavy, weathered, and slightly opaque. Its bowl full of ashes. On its brim sits a partially smoked cigar, still lit. Its trail of smoke rising through this tall ceilinged room and out the balcony opening.

A cat squeezes through the ajar door to the room, and silently leaps onto the stool, undisturbed. Maybe it's a black cat, or a white cat, or some combination of black, white, and grey. The cat assumes the position and pees into the ash tray. Then, just as stealthily, it hops back down to the floor, and out through the open balcony. The bottom of the ashtray now a wet mix of cigarette/cigar ash, and cat urine. You stand over the ash tray and look down at this circle of moist grittiness. It resembles moist dirt.

But now it is dirt. And the ashtray is a flower pot. And the wooden stool is a Roman pedestal. Then, as if time lapsing right in front of your eyes, a rose plant starts growing from the pot of dirt. You watch the germ brake through the surface, its leaves expanding and growing upward. And as this plant grows, and with the same timelapsed speed, the sun outside starts to set. The setting sun, its light increasing then decreasing levels of warmth and its light shadow swinging across the room made by the edges of the balcony opening. The plant too, changing shades of green as it matures and gains height, the top forming to a bulb, until it bursts into a full rose flower. Time goes back to normal. It is late dusk and dark now. This lush deep red rose, in a flower pot, on a pedestal, sitting in the cool evening air coming in through the open balcony of this rustic Italian building.

Now you feel your consciousness being lifted from you. It drifts past the rose, and just like the cigar smoke, wafts up and out through the balcony, as if being pulled out toward the night sky. The rose and pedestal framed in the balcony window getting smaller and farther away from you as you drift higher into the open sky. The city grid getting smaller and smaller, and more and more lights turning on. At one end of the Earth's horizon, you can still see the hot orange of the sun setting far in the distance and how the light gradients to the black night sky all around you. You keep on rising until all of the sun and its light has disappeared over the horizon, now replaced by faint distant city lights and the stars and hazy grays and purples of deep open space and far away galaxies.

i love this scent...powdery without being cloyingly sweet... i dislike tonka bean but not on this one..

If J.P.G Le Male and C.H. 212 Sexy should not exist, The Dreamer should be glorious. This is a complex fragance saddly similar to J.P.GLe Male and C.H. 212 Sexy...

I went into my lokal perfume shop, privately owned by a very nice lady, today. Looking at perfumes with 50% off. None of these perfumes were to my liking, but then I looked at her shelf with Versace’s. And saw this!! Have never ever seen this before, or even heard of it! Tried it on, and it was SOO lovely!! I just have to buy it. I feel, that in addition to being just so soft and lovely just for me, on a possibly almost everyday use basis, it will also be just how a grandmother should smell! So soft and cuddly, it can’t even be too much for my newborn grandson, when I get to see him. And the a little bit older grandchildren will love this on me, I know! And lovely enough even in a sensual way, for a man to smell on me.
Then I got home, made myself a lovely cup of coffee, and sat down to look it up on Fragrantica. And I am SOOO surprised to see, that it is actually ment for men!!
I don’t think the sales lady knew that, either. At least she did not say, she just agreed with me, that it is really really lovely.
Well, that fact is not changing my mind about it at all! Have to have it!! LOVE!!!

I think this is a unisex fragrance, as it is not extremely masculine leaning at all. I love how lightly sweet it is. The tobacco is not overbearing. I think this a versatile scent that can be worn day or night and at anytime of year.

... the lovers, the dreamers, and me…

Oddly enough, I've little recollection of this release back in '96, despite having been an avid VERSACE "fan". Not that I could afford to wear any of his clothes, of course, but a pair of sunglasses, a couple fragrances, a scarf… and all those brilliant, expansive photo shoot layouts of impossibly beautiful, lithe & tawny people in magazines, cut out & plastered on my bedroom walls suited me just fine. The dream of La Dolce Vita -- or should I say La Versace Vita -- was mesmerising and inspiring. A dream of the stars. …When Gianni was murdered that following July, (23 years next week) there was so much "scandal" & horror attached, it seemed impossible to reconcile. How could the maestro who gave us those luxe, voluptuous, potently free & stunningly beautiful dreams be taken from us in such an abhorrent & senseless manner? How could one so golden be gone so soon? Yet somehow, thinking this gem was Gianni's final olfactive offering seems somewhat Romantically apropos. 'The Dreamer' is the opposite of all the ghastly savagery & shocking pain in how a visionary left this sordid world for the stars. A dreamer's dreamy adieu.

It wasn't until the Autumn of '98 that I had a bottle of 'The Dreamer' for myself. Wearing it out at weekends, after work on dates and the like, I thought it wonderfully seductive… and as though a bit of that magic, Milky Way, seductive charm was somehow a part of me. Though apparently a rather polarising perfume, I reckoned it always just felt "right". But we were young then, and full of dreams. Now, 22 years on, I've had the great luck to stumble upon a 1996 batch code bottle for a song. Pure, potent nostalgia. Just as I recall it, I'm instantly transported to a heady, hedonistic, & buoyant time… you'll say it's a cliché but yes, somehow "simpler", too… and we partied 'cause it was 1999. Gianni's demise had been an inspiration to live more alive and all the world seemed… bright. … Well, the intervening years of the new millennium weren't quite the dream we dreamed they'd be, but for a moment it seemed perhaps maybe the magic power of a starry night was all we needed. And as I close my eyes inhaling 'The Dreamer' again, I can't help but believe it.

All these years I've never seemed to come across a definitive pyramid of notes, but several of these are generally included in some order or another across a half-dozen versions:

> Juniper, Artemisia, Tarragon, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Sage
> Iris/Orris, Lily, Flax, Geranium, Rose, Tobacco flower, Carnation
> Cedarwood, Patchouli, Amber, Leather, Vetiver, Tonka bean, Fir

All of which sounds brilliant to me, and I'd love to believe it's all in there, though I couldn't say for sure what is what. Now, I do get lilies! (And dare say it's one of the big differences with the reformulation.) I do get a touch of artemisia & of iris. I definitely get the tobacco blossom. And an overall powdery, woodiness. But otherwise I can't quite put my finger on it all… like waking from a vague but pleasant, misty dream… and falling back asleep again. Definitely no "harsh & horrible" opening that some speak of, luckily. And this may seem odd, but I find I quite like it in warm weather… there's a certain coolness within… all silvery blue velvety, mind. Good old 90's sillage and fantastic hours of longevity even from this 24 year old, beautifully designed bottle! Yes, sir. Grazie mille, Gianni! Cheers for all the dreams. RIP.
★★★☆☆

This is a strange interesting smell, i like it but i don't know why, very unique.
Seductive fragrance during rainy weather because of the warm effect with the tobacco, and an hapiness floral touch.
My little sister told me that i smell like soap haha !
I love it for the uniqueness but this is not a banger at all, it's not a compliment getter to be honest.
It's a magical skin scent, very pleasant and destressing.
After 2h it becomes discret, this is more for a close vibe with a girl for exemple.
Charismatic scent for a person who trusts him.

Everytime I smell this I instantly think of Call Me By Your Name.

Stop reviewing and rating the original version unless you have a vintage bottle of The Dreamer. The new Dreamer is also listed on Fragrantica and that you should review it. Yes the smell is very similar with the original version but the pyramid notes is completely different.

I wanted to like this so much.. I mean, the box is amazing, the name of the fragance is legendary and it's arguably Gianni Versace's last fragance made by himself. So i bought it as a blind buy and I'll tell you this: it's unique and certainly you won't smell many men with this fragance. But it's maybe a little bit too old school for me (I'm 26).The lavender is strong on this one, i can barely smell the tobacco, even though it's there. I would say this scent smells like my grandma. With that being said, i can clearly see a classy mature woman wearing this rather than a man. It's just my opinion. I don't think it smells bad, it's just not for me.

Scent - 7/10
Longevity - 9/10
Sillage - 9/10
Price - 10/10

Simply put a stunning masterpiece by Gianni Versace herself.

"oh my goodness" I said to myself first time wearing it. It's wonderfully classy and soothing with a bit of sting that makes this fragrance a great pick for nights out in the summer air! And yes, she can have it, he can have it, they can have it!

A great lavender scent that came out in the 90's when every scent wanted to be aquatic, complex and well made, honestly very unique as I never smelled anything like it, longevity and projection are pretty good. I get a lot of compliments with this fragrance, best application would be spring / fall day and night.

Nothing wrong with the scent but I don't like fragrances that I need to sniff like sniffing coke in order to smell it.
Unfortunately, this one is one of those.
Must admit, my nose is lousy.
3 hours later and it is gone.

It's a miracle! My favoutite fragrance! Real Masterpiece! Mystical emotions, romantic mood. I step instantly into an other dimension by smelling this scent and i'm always entranced by it! Just like his name says: i'll be a dreamer. I feel as if i were a persian prince from the tales ( like in the 1001 arabian nights) who's waiting for his secret lover under favour of the night in an oriental palace garden, under the million stars in the moonlight....
The best tobacco scent combined with flowers (lily, iris and some kind of rose effect) and lavender in the heart mixed with soothing juniper! Faboulus! It's Unique and classic at the same time. It's quite an elegant scent in a beautiful luxurious bottle. I always get a lot of compliments with this fragrance.
The flavour lasts up to 9-12 hours on my skin! Although the new version is a little bit different and less strong like this (the original one from the 90's).It's even long lasting and a very special scent for a very good price!
I love it so much! Thanks Versace!

Smells fresh and nice... Girls love it.

Oh my God! What a beauty! I love it so much I can sleep with it!

This great creation deserves respect , a truly gorgeous fragrance well done Gianni Versace,.

It has some close proximity to Le Male and Cuba Gold

Versace The Dreamer is an introverted yet charismatic fragrance that is beautifully blended with a powdery synthetic lavender with a natural herbal/tea-like tobacco and a hint of vetiver on the dry down..along with a sweet tonka bean and a slight hint of citrus on the dry down as well.

It smells 90's but it is still very contemporary and is rather unique smelling..it slightly resembles D&G Pour Homme but more rounded and tad less spicy. The projection is potent, but with a softer sillage. The longevity is about 8 hours on my skin.

A friend reminded me of the existence of this perfume as an alternative (assumed some similarities) to Herrera for Men - which I love - because they would be similar. In fact, in common they have a similar bottle and some notes (tobacco, citrus and geranium), but the similarities end there. Completely different and very distant aromas and proposals. Versace Dreamer presents two chords, both in almost equal volume: 1) lavender over tobacco, both in very high volume; 2) a geranium and strongly vanilla rose. This combination delivers something strikingly "love or hate" right at first spray, autumnal and, for me, way inferior to Herrera for Men which I consider an absolute and unquestionable work of art - way fresher, way easier to pull off, better composed and overall a better fragrance to me.

Le Male with citrus. It's quite nice, especially for a cheapie.

I heard a lot of good reviews about this but I’m conflicted with this. I don’t hate it but I am not in love with it. It’s overwhelmingly powdery at first but at least it settles down. I like wearing it once in a while like on errand runs. I’ll continue to test it out occasionally and maybe I will be able to one day appreciate it.

I dont review here unless I really love or hate a cologne. I blind bought this, and I just have to say that on my skin this is the most overwhelming powdery - even sweet powdery fragrance imaginable. It opens great, but the dry down is just powder- not something I can walk around smelling like. I own 40+ frags and this would by far be right at the bottom of my dislikes. I will try to sell it asap. Maybe the love for powdery notes in colognes is a generational thing, and I am just too old for it. I should have listened to the review jus before me!

On my skin I get nothing but a linear sweet baby powder, mixed with some sort of chemical, maybe some lavender. I had high hopes for this after reading some reviews. Oh, I normally don't get headaches from perfumes but this one somehow just does not agree with me. Oh well, life goes on. For me 1-10 (10 is best): 2. After the most awesomeness of Versus Uomo, this Versace is a fail.

I had on some banana republic oud 17 ..I sprayed some dreamer on top and let me tell you ...wow!!!!! I wasn't a fan of the oud..I was trying to cover it up but it turns out I accidentally created the best fragrance ever

I like the smell. It’s very elegant but this perfume cause some reddish skin after applying.
So I can’t enjoy this...

siblings with Le Male Jean Paul Gaultier. love it!

Amazing unique scent. Love the fresh Tobacco vibe. Takes me back to SOBE every time I wear it.

a unique scent. the dreamer starts off harsh but be patient because this juice morphs into a total diff character. This is collecting wet tobacco that had been stored in a barn then obtaining cotton candy from the carnival. The base is a natural body sweat odor..beautiful unique juice.

When are you'ns going to acknowledge that clary sage (not sage) is the main note. That fact is not in the description or in the note visuals above. Go try D&G pour Homme, you'll recognize the note.

Harsh beginning, too overwhelming even gives me headache.
But as a lot of people says, after 15 or even 30 minutes the smell gets softer and you can feel that lavender-tobacco mix with tonka bean sweetness. I really like the drydown, but I cannot think of any occasion I would wear this, so I mostly wear it just at home and soak in the lavender calming effect.
Longevity - 8-12hours on skin (best to apply 2 sprays on one spot)
projection - moderate

Smells like someone who has just smoked a cigarette holding a bunch of flowers. Very retro smelling. I think tobacco can smell good, but not this harsh, ashtray type of tobacco. Some here say it gets better in the dry down, but not for me.

I used to wear this fragrance a long time ago, and it was much much stronger, although the scent is basically the same. I still have that fragrance but my bottle says lhomme. Só, either they bottled the dreamer in the wrong bottle, or, what I think is more likely, this was Versace’s original fragrance lhomme, which was probably rebranded in the nineties under a different name,The dreamer, and they created a new fragrance to take Versace’s original lHomme’s place. I saw this happen with other brands and fragrances. As for the fragrance, i cannot identify the tobacco note as such, not like in either fragrances or in tobacco itself. The Dreamer has that strong quite peculiar note which I associated with amber. The flowers are quite noticeable. I quite like the fragrance but I am not sure wether it is because I used to wear it a longtime ago, or for the scent itself. I find the current formula very diluted though.

similar to le male but it´s not that synthetic, somehow soft, round version of le male .. smells like fresh spring italian air ! (or in the spring = lavender wet, green tobacco leaf)

For the glory of Gianni Versace !!!

I have a love hate relationship with this fragrance. Particularly now it is reformulated. The updated version is a shadow of it's former self.

The smell is incredible this is such a brilliant and versatile fragrance than can be worn anywhere really and I don't think belongs to any season. I see the majority have voted this a winter frag but I don't get that at all. If I had to choose it would be a winding down of summer fragrance when it's still hot in the day but the nights draw cooler.

The hate part of this now is the performance. It just dissapears so quickly for me. I have to spray heavily to get any longevity and a bit of sillage. I like my fragrance to last me the day and this barely lasts the morning for me. So sad.

Another person commented on the clarysage note and this is correct to me. It is not in the pyramid but clarysage is a key component. If anyone has experience with Ferrari Noble Fig you may notice the big similarity between that and The Dreamer ( clarysage is listed on Ferrari Noble Fig notes btw) and I feel it should be on here too.

Anyway, this will remain a fragrance I love but just never expect much from.

I was wearing Versace The Dreamer the other day and some 15 hours later I could still get some whiffs! It has been reformulated a lot I know, but still projects really decent with great longevity. It's a unique scent (smells magical), so if you wear it you're definitely gonna stand out and it will get you noticed, like a lot!

The below self acclaimed FuMan "professional fragrance noobie" needs mental treatment. First, The Dreamer is an absolute masterpiece of perfumery and stood its ground for over 20 years in an extremely competitive market, second, even if its not down your alley, you should always have the respect and right attitude to communicate your opinion in a normal manner. You may think your input was funny...its not. Its a reflection of who you are, a noobie weirdo.

most of the reviews above neglect that the main note is Clary Sage. Unmistakable. If you just go get small bottle of Clary Sage you will recognize it. the images of the notes at the top do not even have Clary Sage. It shows Sage which is not the same at all.

Pleasant lavender tobacco scent but more lavender than tobacco. Opens sweet then the sweetness diminishes a bit. Decent performance. Like it but do not love it. Lacks masculinity, yet not particularly girly either. But "He made them male and female." Which one is this?

As a woman, I like it on myself. It's not for every occasion on a woman because it's not feminine per say, but I love it for casual settings when you don't want to go full on Barbie Doll sweet and floral with your fragrance. It's dark, rich and bold. Powdery, not much floral to my nose, it's a lot of tobacco which gets sweeter as it settles, spice, wood and the lavender gives it a bit of sharpness in a herbal way at first spray. In terms of redundancy, I have nothing else like it in my collection and that makes it perfect when I am in the mood for something different and old school. Allow it to settle for 20-30 minutes and the sharpness will soften and it develops into an awesome sweet tobacco scent and that's when I enjoy it most.

Love this one, tobacco lavender combo. The dreamer fit its name, calming, relaxing smooth opening. I'm a fan of tobacco note. maybe i'm wrong ,i get slighty tea note in here.
If you love burberry london or D&G pour homme, there's a chance you gonna love it too. its different but are in the same vein.

Projection & longevity are moderate.

Am I the only one who thinks the opening smells like wasabi

I really want to like this because some reviews sound so good. but it's a scrubber for me due to some super strong scent that I cannot stand on my skin or on cloth. To test it, I sprayed it on cloth overnight and the strong smell is still there. Definitely a beast. I still don't know what's the scent in this that is so off-putting to my nose. If anyone has the same experience and knows what it is, appreciate your enlightenment.

First impressions. Begins with a sweet and spicy synthetic explosion that nearly takes my head off. I definitely wouldn't want to put it on before entering an elevator full of people... As the smoke fades, I distinguish first tonka, then lavender, then mandarin. Yes, there could be a shade of tobacco in the background, there could be a powdery rose note similar to Habit Rouge, but it's really hard to tell, because everything appears in this synthetic candyish laundry detergent vibe. The lavender aspect of this concoction reminds me of Penhaligon's Lavandula. After 10-15 minutes, it gets so cloying and nauseating that I have to wash it off. But it doesn't come off. Quite a feat for this price.

Actually, it's called The Dreamer.

I only discovered this gem last year 2018 on the recommendation of another review here on fragrantica that mentioned the Le male reference,i am on my 3rd bottle already,its that good.

TJ maxx keeps me stocked up at a great price,i often pick the box set which is incredible.

I absolutely love this fragrance!!!!

Wonderfully aromatic with a smooth complexity.

This fragrance is dialed back jean paul gaultier le male with an oriental twist,mixed with lavender,giving it a beautiful smelling masculine floral vibe,with a menthol barbershop finish.

This Juice is absolutely fantastic and smells like nothing you have ever smelt before and evolves on your skin throughout the day giving it an unfolding experience.

Its sexy,playful and its just a modern day cult classic,compliments abound!!

As of 2019,i get decent projection and good longevity at around 6-8 hours and its still a good skin sent after that.

Guess I got a bad bottle, because this must be the worst smelling fragrance that I ever tried (what a grand blind buy fail...). The initial blast of toilet cleaning chemical mixed with some acid made me sick, and never before was I happy that a fragrance performed below my expectations. I gave it a second chance, than a third, fourth... Still hate it.

Not unique or a masterpiece, but it doesn't have to be. I don't know why some people dislike it, as to me it smells quite clean and sweet, like a powder detergent for clothes with added sweetness.
Very safe in my opinion and easy to pull. I respect that Versace chose to keep it very affordable.

It reminds me of le male in the drydown, they share the clean sweet smell of white musk, vanilla, and lavender.

I got this amazing fragrance for $12.99 at Marshall's. It is the best lavender I have ever smelled and the tobacco is just like my grandpa's used to smell. The middle has a bit of sweet then it dries down to a soft woody skin scent. I love how at moments the lavender peeks back out at you, it never really goes completely way. The longevity is about 6-8 hours in high heat (90F). Totally Unisex. FYI the name on the box is THE DREAMER.

Totally love this one on me! I love its earthy, animalistic, & sensual qualities. I find the lavender & musk notes sexy!

It's a little more serious than i expected it to be. Whoever said it smells like Le Male hit it right on the head.

The initial opening is a smell of green tea with sage.

Upon deep smelling you can detect a spicy cloves note.

This is just the opening, updating on drydown.

Follow-up review: ok i sprayed it today at 1:30 PM it is now 3:00 AM (12+hour) performance is great.

Scent progress wise, after the 6 hour mark that's where it becomes lovely to me (the sweet notes emerges).

I can see myself using this frag more often in the future i mean for 36$ there are no regrets about this purchase.

Although Versace Dreamer has been around awhile, it's fairly new to me and I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoy this fragrance. I get a very nice lavender/tonka bean scent with a hint of tobacco rounding-out the major notes.

To be honest, I really worried about rose in this fragrance because it can be a difficult note for me, but thankfully the rose/geranium/carnation trio was well blended and it add a rich, lightly perceived, floral vibe to this scent. Just a pleasant light-tobacco fragrance.

Moreover, I didn't detect any vetiver...although I have been wearing fragrances like Grey Vetiver, Guerlain Vetiver, Vetiver Tonka and Terre d'Hermes (vetiver rich) for years; nor did I detect any cedar. It also had a very nice fresh feel to it.

Performance is in the good range in that it lasts 6-8 hours and projects moderately on my skin. I've had an opportunity to wear this a couple more times and the tobacco was more pronounced. It's a very pleasant mild tobacco flavor that I really like, but not love. It's inexpensive, but try before you buy.

It's an old fashioned smell, quite floral but dark and enough for men. I get lavender, ripe fruit, tobacco, some vertiver and a whiff of cedarwood and Christmas tree.

I wear this fragrance during the day and to the office just because I like it, but evenings and cold weather work best, it gets complimented either way.

I used it rarely because I thought it was too sweet for me, until I got complimented on the "very masculine" smell.

Best for me if spayed on clothes, I got a less interesting (but good) effect on skin.

The first versace fragrance that I genuinely dislike.
Horrible fragrance for me, I love all other versaces I've smelled (eros, eros flame, dylan blue, pour homme)

And even though fragrance is wearable for a synthetic one, its longevity & projection are non existant.
Gave it one last smell before I submitted this review and yeah, this is some funeral attending type of fragrance. You don't want it in your life.
If I can somehow describe it - a mix of filthy sweat with an attempt to cover it up with a fruity WC freshener.
Hard NO! Hard pass!

I don't know if someone else's description of this one ruined it for me, but the first note I got was like a garbage can over ripened fruit smell, which is along the lines of what I heard.

I also heard very good reviews about this one, but I couldn't get past that sweet garbage fruit juice smell, it must be the rose mixed with something else, rose is a complicated note that comes out as rancid to some of us.

I'm not bashing this one, the smell is certainly interesting, I just strongly discourage blind buys because this is divisive, some people will definitely not like it.

Lovely juice that really comes alive outside in the breeze. Indoors, you dont pick up the scent that much. if the projection was better, this would have been a gem.

Bought whilst on sale.
Lovely opening and dry-down. Sweet, slightly floral and complex composition.
Received several compliments.
Would buy again at some stage.
Long longevity and moderate projection.

If you have ever owned Perry Ellis portfolio (black), it smells so similar to Versace dreamer( on the dry down)

Santísima Trinidad!!! I blind bought it Yesterday and no regrets at all.... Very recommended .... So freshy and powerful, very long lasting on my skin, around 10hrs. Now into my favs

Beautiful spicy green smooth classic from Versace.

This is a potent spicy green clean fresh classic from Versace that is almost certainly Old Skool but with that touch of class.

It is pretty potent for the cheap price and a few other design houses could learn lessons here as Versace never seem to fail in the performance department.

In the opening you get a very nice Lavender mixed with Clary Sage then the tobacco and a touch of florals from the geranium and a touch of sweetness from the Rose. Finally the Tonka Bean sits there somewhere to make sure that everything is all held together smoothly.

This is a superbly blended fragrance and way better than what you should expect for the pittance Versace are now asking and as mentioned before they haven't "cheaped out" on anything. It gives that feeling of immense freshness and is very similar to when you cover yourself in a high-end Talcum Powder straight out of the shower except the effect lasts for ages here.

If you haven't picked this classic up then what are you waiting for?? I don't think this is a hot weather scent it is one of those that you reach for when you need a bit of a pick me up in the cooler months or even just to apply before bedtime.

8/10 for the fragrance
8.5/10 for performance
10/10 for value

oi oi oi ! This is good stuff. go get it ! for 17 bucks Canadian, I have no regrets at all. oh, also it's fairly unisex. This would smell absolutely poisonous on a woman aged anywhere south of 30. (Poisonous in a good way of course)

Wow wee. Divine! When dreamer was first introduced to me, I didn't like it at all. Too aromatic and complex.. But you need to give this scent time to grow on you.

I love the lavender and sage, the herbal aspect as well as all the other notes that can't be individually distinguished. Tobacco is in there though, and it's a nice blend.

All in all it's a great fragrance and I think women could wear it too. If you don't love it at first sight, give it time.. I did and now it's one of my favourites!

I had to leave a review for this fragrance since I absolutely love it! I actually smelled this in TJMaxx and thought it was really special. I went home and looked up the notes for it. I ended up purchasing it for my husband's birthday, and he loves it. To me this could very easily be a unisex fragrance. That's why I bought it for my husband so I could wear it to. Our son who doesn't wear cologne much because it gives him headaches liked it so much he asked for some for Christmas.

When it's first sprayed I smell a clean freshness mixed with the tobacco and tonka bean. I smell a clean sweetness but not overpowering sweetness. The dry down is a nice light sweetness with the clean scent on top (which is probably the lavender and sage). I'm really surprised at how much I liked this because I don't do sweet fragrances at all hardly anymore, they can be really headache inducing for me.

Sillage is great, longevity is great but projection is not massive but it not a skin scent either. This is a definite repurchase for me.

Blind bought it based on raving reviews. Dislike it. I am a woman. I would describe it as "strange".

The scent that a French lover in a romance novel leaves on the pillow of his girlfriend the morning after. This is a huge compliment getter and is actually very potent. It lasts at the very least 12 hours on my skin and days on clothing.

I had high expectations for this fragrance given it's name and it's bottle design. I would say it's a good fragrance, maybe even a classic. Just on the manly side of unisex, I think it falls short of the romantic fragrance that it presents itself to be.

There's sort of a fresh laundry quality to it that I don't love. My guess is that it's the lavender interacting with tonka bean. I am generally suspicious of clean-smelling fragrances because I regard their creative ambitions to be quite low. Why give a fragrance a really cool name and bottle design simply to function as a body deoderant? The Dreamer is certainly not the most egregious of clean fresh scents, but I think it could have been something more. To my nose, it's a bit too close to a cleaning product. However, the tobacco (tobacco flower?) Is a nice addition that elevates it away from a terrible air freshener like Nautica Blue.

I have a small bottle and I wear it from time to time. But as far as Versace goes, I think Dylan Blue and Blue Jeans are much better mens fragrances than this one.

Ok guys, call me crazy, or dreamer (lol), or stupid, or hopeless romantic, I just have so many feelings with this, so buckle up:

Have you ever had that feeling, when you smell something and immediately one word pops up in your mind?
Well I had it with this and word was : DIVINE.

Sure, I do love JPG Le Male, Diors Fahrenheit, couple Guerlains etc. But this, this smells like nothing else I ever smelled. I am not saying its my all time fav, or signature, or even top 3, but god, this is completely out of leauge for me, or not even in competition.

This is not love of my life, its more like muse, sent by universe to guide my journey. Like I`m not even worthy to wear it, because I`m just regular guy.

Ok I found perfect analogy:
This is Florence Welch in parfume world for me; shes not my favourite singer, I dont want to marry her, I dont listen to her everyday. But her singing gives me feelings like nothing else in this world.

ps: this is the reason I love parfumes, they open infinite universe called human fantasy :)

The Dreamer is a unique and special fragrance. So unique that even the tobacco is different from what you would be used to. It's a tobacco flower based scent. Also, it's the last creation under the direction of Gianni Versace shortly before is assassination.
Another thing that is kinda mysterious is the note breakdown. You'll get a different note breakdown in every website. To me, Dreamer starts out very sour and synthetic. But not in a bad way. It's like in a mysterious way. And ends up very alluring, floral, sweet and masculine.
I remember the first time I smelled this one. I hated the opening. It was so strange. But after 10min I like it. I ended up buying a bottle. After 3 years I can say that I love this. It's definitely unique and dreamy.
Talking about the scent: I smell a herbal-aromatic note (Tarragon and Juniper) at the start that reminds me of lavender. It's harsh but vicious. After 10min the tobacco flower starts to appear along with other flowers (iris and lily) although it's not powdery neither feminine. After 1h the coumarin joins the game and the scent turns more sweet, alluring but still kind of floral.
This stage will be the ending one. The dream is over but not until the 10-12 hour mark. This one has great performance and strong projection in the first 2 hours. Also, it performs greatly on clothes. They will smell of The Dreamer for weeks! At this point, I don't know if this it's still in production but you can find it easily online and on many stores.
My advice? Grab a bottle now. It's very cheap (20-30€/100ml) and it's a fantastic scent. A true masterpiece. And the bottle is probably my favorite of all time!

I remember back in the day when tswetcoff's (aka Tim9) Youtube video hyped this fragrance up as the greatest thing since sliced bread. Needless to say, I quickly learned the negative consequences of a blind buy, being that I was a newbie at the time, and fell for the hype. Fast forward almost 10 years later, I still have the 3.4 oz bottle with a little over 50% left. Not a bad fragrance. I'll give the highest marks in the "unique" catagory, but for me it's nowhere near the summit of Everest by any stretch. At least not to my nose.

Was my first cologne. I appreciate this one. It has a unique smell. Probably the best Versace cologne that I have owned.



Rating: 7/10
Compliment: 6/10

one of the best perfue

If heaven had a smell, that would be it. Smells angelic and divine, I personally can't get enough of this gorgeous smell. This fragrance is a gift to humanity from the genius House of Versace and Gianni Versace himself. Eternally grateful for this absolutely perfect fragrance

This is a definite love for me.
On a man or on me. I'm buying it for my fiance but I might wear it too. Lavender blue and green. Smells young but not frat boy. I used to like Eros but know too many certain types who wear it so it's ruined for me. I don't know anybody else irl who wears Dreamer. I don't get a huge blast of vanilla or Tonka thankfully.
I think I prefer Versaces male scents to his female ones in general.

Everybody here and their uncle seem to be head over heels for this one. Can't wrap my head around it, all I detect is vanilla, vanilla, tobacco and then some more vanilla. Oh, and did I mention vanilla? It's a uni-note scent. But what the heck, it does well with the ladies, so the sacrifices I make for the fragrance community!

The only con is that the opening is a little too sweet. Just a couple of sprays always gives me a sweetness that seems to singe my nostril hairs. The dry-down, on the other hand, is great. I was really impressed with how much this scent transforms over the course of its life cycle, giving you a delicious floral/tobacco blend at the heart and a masculine dry-down. The longevity and sillage are really good for an EDT concentration as well. I still get strong whiffs of the scent after several hours. Well worth the price.

Loud powdery floral tobacco. If Le Male is the angel of 90's club-friendly powder bombs, Dreamer is the devil. Not my cup of tea, but it's an interesting scent, one that definitely excels in colder weather. A good bottle for an older man to own for special occasions.

I have to add to those in here that said the performance is poor. U might be nose blind to the scent. The reason i said that is because i did smell this fragrance on my cloth few days after applying it. And its still quite strongly projecting from the pile of unwashed cloth. Or maybe its just the skin chemistry..

I have to add to those in here that said the performance is poor. U might be nose blind to the scent. The reason i said that is because i did smell this fragrance on my cloth few days after applying it. And its still quite strongly projecting from the pile of unwashed cloth. Or maybe its just the skin chemistry..

I have a bottle from 2010 batch 424316 is really strong . smells sweet tobacco mixed with flowers.smells bertter on a woman than a man.

I smell tonka and lavender, which makes the scent creamy and rather warm, yet there is something empty about it. Perhaps it is the longing which makes it a dreamer.

This scent is powdery.. its long lasting for me.. i dont get the harsh opening people talk about. Its powdery floral from beginning to the end.. but its not feminine at all.. and not necesserily masculine.. its fine.. unique smelling.. comforting.. i use it mostly at night when going to sleep with 1 spray to the chest.. when im using it outside the house i would spray under my shirt and will be able to smell it well.. 1 spray to the chest. 2 around the armpit(not directly under the armpit) and im good for at least 6 hours.

This fragrance really has the "mature" vibe everybody talks about. It opens really strong, and I get a hint of something like green leaves of some smelly plants, like edlerberry or belladonna. Then when it settles down it turns into a sweet floral scent, with a hint of tobacco (not so strong I would say). I get about 5-6 hours of longevity, with somewhat good projection in the first hour. Overall, for the price it has now, it is a good addition to anyone's collection.

I had a 50ml bottle. I think it's one of the most disappointing fragrances I ever had. It smells good, no problem on that.... but lasted nothing! Zero longevity. By the time I got out of the apartment it was completely gone. I finished the bottle so quickly because I was spraying so much of it hoping that something would stay there on my skin. Nothing. Nobody really ever smelled it or told me about it when I used to wear it. I wouldn't buy it again even if online on AZ you can find it for a very cheap price.

Smells really lovely, I can imagine it being a bit marmite for people because it certainly smells more 'mature' than other fragrances. I think it is something I will wear more for my own enjoyment rather than for other people to notice.

I'm not one to go on about reformulations (some are actually decent imo) and although I've never smelled the vintage Dreamer it was surely stronger than this stuff!

I'm not a huge fan of the opening here which ironically is rather strong, harsh even (sage & tarragon with lavender?), then after ten minutes or so it softens and becomes really quite appealing with a slight soft tobacco and sweet floral vibe. Sadly however in under an hour it's gone!

I may seek out a vintage bottle if it's not too pricey, if not then I'll have to give The Dreamer a miss regardless of the low price. Perhaps it'll work better for other people but it's definitely a try before you buy!

Can't really explain it but I do get a definite "oh this is Versace" vibe. I do detect that sweetness, and when referring to the notes as a cue, I do detect the greenery. Again, another supposedly dated fragrance but it has definite appeal in the way Acqua di Gio, L'eau d'Issey, or even Drakkar Noir, Cool Water has. That's what I associate with this fragrance, notes aside. I'd say this is a good date fragrance, maybe casual. Guess you could stretch it out to work, maybe formal, but this is definitely one for the ladies, to my nose.

عطر فخم له في نفسي أثر .. أعشقه

I originally purchased this one at Ross for under $20 in 2008. Having never owned a Versace brand fragrance, I had high expectations for this one. I applied it before work one day and my heart sank. It was so sweet and to my untrained nose a bit floral and I even felt like maybe I had mistakenly purchased a women's perfume fragrance or a feminine unisex (this one CAN be unisex by the way). I checked the box again and sure enough it was EDT men's fragrance. The sweetness did not work for me so I gave the bottle to my friend along with a bottle of original Burberry.

Fast forward 10 years and I see the fragrance CHEAP from a fragrance discounter. I bought it again and this time tried it out in the fall/winter. I fell in love. I must have applied it originally during the heat of summer and choked myself out on the sweetness. The tobacco note is so rich and appealing. I wear this fragrance for personal enjoyment and occasionally get compliments from people who have smelled the fragrance before as they ask "Is that Dreamer by Versace?" and yes indeed it is. I want to honor my favorite YouTube fragrance reviewer Joy Amin for recommending this one. I revisited this once rejected fragrance and found such great pleasure in it. Please pick yourself up some and at least try it. It is a very relaxing and calming scent.

It has a good scent, but was weak on performance for me. I'm glad I didn't blind buy a bigger bottle. I bought a 0.17 ounce bottle and I'm sure I would have to use 1/4 of it to make this work. I've already put it in my "used to own" because once the sample is done, I don't think I would bother replacing this.

Smell - 3/5
Performance - 1/5

Edit: Okay, really not as good as the first time I smelled it. goes down from a 3.5 to a 3/5. But even at that, I'm rating what it would be if it were strong and lasted and I found the scent randomly during the day lingering. Since it doesn't do that, I guess I'm knowingly overrating it.

I sampled it, but would I buy it? No way. Weak.

It's a classic. Still alive and in production because it's been ahead of its time.
I believe that any combination of a warm/powdery flower and a cedar will produce a great base for a unique fragrance.
This scent proves I'm right.
It's quite sweet and spicy also serious, and requires an open-minded individual to let it develop.
Lives long and it's worth more than you can buy it for nowadays.
I could believe it's a bit of a copy of the original Le Male by JPG which was created a year earlier - doesn't bother me.
Enjoy responsibly, all year round.
8/10

The one with me was a tester from 2010 or so, bought from fragranceX.
All I can say, dreamer is quite a special scents for me, I just love it.

Longevity on my dry skin 8-10hrs
Sillage is soft or I can say it is very close to the skin,
Overall for me 8/10

R e f o r m u l a t i o n .

Top Notes
Juniper, Lily
Heart Notes
Iris
Base notes
Tobacco, Amber, Tarragon

If you can find a vintage bottle, there you will have the classic, Dreamer with rose, geranium, lavender, and carnation, that grounding tonka bean, vetiver, and cedar, all the other notes that made it the unique, romantic, glory that was. It was rosier than voted for, a true romantic, sweet, smokey fragrance.

I received 3 compliments from ladies today wearing this fragrance, one of them is my boss.

I found this at a local retailer and decided to blind buy it since the price was so good. I give it credit for being a fairly unique frag. All the notes aside I am taken back to the mid nineties and this reminds me of how far fragrances have come in the last few decades. This one reaches to be something that transports the senses, and maybe it does for some. The earthy, mossy, soapy lavender just turns me off however. In the nineties this wouldn't be considered so awful but rather forward moving I think. There's just so many better blended fragrances out there today that breathe life and invigorate that this one can't really stand up.

I've had this perfume for years... So long actually that I don't even remember when I got it, so if they reformulated it, I'm sure I have the old version. This is super longlasting on my skin.

It's truly unique in my collection - and I love it. I was surprised to see that the tobacco note is upvoted here, because I mostly get a sweet floral scent. Lately, I've crushed on Mugler's Alien and that's when I remembered this one, because there's something in Alien's drydown that resembled this one. Alien is obviously way more sweet, but there's something there... ;)

Also, I never realized this is actually a cologne, but it may explain why so many men have complimented me on this. :D

I was first introduced to Versace Dreamer in 2003. And I loved it !! A Deep and Intoxicating smell. It became my signature Fragrance for many years. I could still smell it on myself for up to 16 hours after initial application.

Now, however, it barely lasts 90 minutes. A waste of money !!

So Disappointed to have lost this beautiful, deep, and intoxicating fragrance.

Ink from a pen.... Anyone else?

The first few times I wore the dreamer I thought the opening was a little off-putting. It is a sharp, synthetic, floral/grassy/woodsy scent on the surface. Kind of like sticking your nose to the nozzle of a bottle of cheap aftershave. A previous reviewer compared it to a barbershop smell and I agree with that as well. This is the first fragrance in a fougere category on this website that I've been really into though. So on top of it feeling cheap,the intense aromatic opening is much louder than what I had grown accustomed to. The beginning is still my least favorite part of the dreamer experience, but it certainly doesn't bother me now.
That's where the negatives of the dreamer end for me though. On my skin the opening is brief. 20 minutes or less later it is long gone and I'm hovering in a smooth, fresh, airy tobacco heart. It's a different feel from other tobacco-centric fragrances I've gravitated towards. It's a little less mysterious and masculine, and a little more lighthearted and playful as the name of the fragrance suggests. This continues into the drydown, which for me really settles about 60 to 90 minutes after I first applied. At this point it becomes less stimulating and more soothing and peaceful.
In the drydown, the dreamer is a rockstar. I get fantastic performance, granted I'm liberal in application. I do 5 sprays total. 1 on each wrist, 2 on my neck, and 1 on either my chest or shirt. By about the time I arrive anywhere out of the house, I'm cruising noticeably and confidently in the drydown for a solid 8 to 10 hours, projecting significantly for about the first 4 or 5 hours. For whatever reason, the dreamer hits the sweet spot for my skin. It creates a stable bubble around me that seems detectable only to people within an arm's length. It regularly gets compliments from men and women. Women in particular seem to really like it, as noted by many reviewers here. It attracts attention in a tasteful and composed way. Like an invitation for people to engage you in conversation. It has a romantic vibe to it, in a non-encroaching and gentlemanly way. I would recommend the dreamer to men looking to be memorable on a first date. It's a scent that sends an unpretentious message that you're a refined and well put together but don't take yourself too seriously. It is prominent enough to invisibly outline my presence, but not invasive as to be distracting in a room full of people. To me that's exactly what a good fragrance should be. I haven't been able to find this perfect balance very often.
As much fun as the dreamer is for me, it's a little too whimsical and androgynous for me to make it my default go-to everyday scent. Its slight novelty role might also be why I enjoy it so much. However, the dreamer has become a favorite of mine that I wear at least weekly. I think it shines most in the spring time or in mild climates but is versatile enough to be wearable through all the seasons.
The dreamer is not for everyone and I can see why people might not like it. It is undoubtedly unique though, and that is part of the appeal to me. It is inexpensive for a reason, so don't expect the world if you buy it. It's no pushover either. It's a complex fragrance with clearly defined stages, and in my case demonstrates excellent performance. You can't always expect this combination at $20-25 or less for 100 ml. In my opinion this makes it great value. You could pay much more for a fragrance that isn't much better and you could pay the same price for a fragrance that is far worse. Love it, hate it, or indifferent to it, the dreamer is thoughtfully executed and well designed. I think most fragrance enthusiasts will respect it for what it is even if they don't prefer it or stay well above the price tier. A very well written previous reviewer pointed out something along the lines of "we sometimes enjoy things within and because of their own limitations". That's an insightful and beautiful way to say it (and excuse me if I butchered your quote!).
The dreamer likely suits me better than the masses, but if you're searching for an inexpensive and readily available daily wear, or an interesting and slightly exotic change-up to add to your rotation, it's worth giving it a go.
Dream on people!

I ended up giving this one to my mom. She liked it a lot more than I did.

Strangely exotic,I am really digging this vibe. Erotic like, a whole other vibe than the usual fragrances. Not understanding how this one flew under the radar. Will definitely make a great brisk evening more enjoyable. As always! Try it for yourself, everyone has different DNA!!!

This is one of the first fragrances I ever bought, have a 2011 bottle (half full) and although I feel like it's a little old fashioned now I still wear it on the odd occasion, although back in the day I received many a compliment... Love the tobacco in this, great projection and longevity for me (and the ladies used to love it) a bargain price now but hear its been reformulated so will wear this even less now...

The mix of sweet lavender and coumarin followed by a romantic concoction of rose/sage/carnation and balsamic fir.All under control of delicate woodsy notes wrapped in the soft tobacco leaves. Perfect on colder months especially during evening walks.

Vaguely synthetic though, anyway I love the experience. 9/10.

Warning: Can be repulsive during hot days and I think it's aimed for a little older folks, don't overspray. 3-5 Sprays enough- good projection for 3 hours, closer to skin for 8-10.

Versace is reformulating its fragrances, the dreamer is gone.


Reformulation:
The oriental aromatic scent combines notes of juniper, tarragon, ambered lily, iris and finishes with amber and tobacco flower.


The only thing that remains is the tobacco note in the form of a flower, making it lighter.

This is one of my favorite fall/winter scents. I hated this cologne when I was younger but as I got older I gave it a shot again and fell in love with it, yea it has a harsh tobacco opening but once that mellows out everything just blends together perfectly, kinda has a floral dry down that most will find feminine but takes a true man to wear this fragrance. Really projects well In colder weather and nights. I can still smell it on my clothes for days.

Versace The Dreamer is a bit of a weird scent. It borderlines scents that were to come and become popular in the late 1990's and going forward with some aspects of scents from the 1980's. There are a lot of scents that have a similar feel in a way to it. Cuba Paris' Cuba Gold has the lavender style open though the dry lavender of English Laundry Signature is more inline with The Dreamer. That said it also has 80's aspects with carnation, tonka bean and fir. Now yes, tonka is still a note strong today, but it was used a lot in the 1980's as well.

When it comes to notes for Versace Dreamer, I haven't even talked about the most important and known note in it. That being tobacco. The tobacco is a little unique to most of the tobacco I've smelt in my journey. It is first introduced with a spicy sage note that leans peppery. Then the tobacco roles in with the mid and just lasts. You get some rose and carnation in it but it is tobacco dominant. It even goes to the mid and mixes with the fir and tonka.

Versace Dreamer is pretty verstile for fall-spring. I don't know if it would work in summer, especially an Arizona summer at 100+ temps. That said, it is work ready, date ready and upscale. Dreamer also has great performance and lasts about 10-12 hours.

I rate Versace Dreamer a 8.6. It is a love for me but I find it not super unique other than the use of the tobacco note.

This is one of my signature summer scents. Very subtle blend of flowers and wood with a veil of tobacco, which leaves a very sexy dry down and presence. fantastic longevity. Perfect on a hot and relaxing day when wearing your favorite polo shirt. Feels like an everlasting 90's vibe.
An absolute must have !

"Dreamer" is right: this is very heady, strong and intoxicating.

The lavender which I am a huge fan of makes a nice lead on this, but combined with the other flowery scents being blasted out I'm afraid this is a bit too feminine for me.

Maybe this is one of those for a man to wear because your woman likes it, rather than because you like it yourself. 3/5

I’ve had this for a few months now and really like it. I blind bought it because the good reviews on YouTube from the Fragrance community. I’m just a little confused the guys on YouTube were saying spring and summer. Here it’s saying fall winter. When do you guys like to wear it?

to keep it short. opening - rather cheap and harsh. drydown - pure gold. complicated, a little too sweet, in a mysterious but not dangerous way. safe for office wear. on clothes drydown is much sweeter, even caramelly notes. longevity is out the price range.

after reading reviews I realized exactly what it reminded me of-nice cigars lol with hint of citrus and herbal freshness. I picked this up because sometimes men's fragrances strike my fancy and this one is definitely unisex
I think it smells quite unique imo

My favourite! Nice sweet fragrance with so many undertones. Very long lasting, not too expensive and it comes in a nice bottle. I’m gonna order my second bottle soon.

Dreamer:
In fact, even after trying it, it remains a dream to smell it. Why do I say this?
Not even 20 minutes and the fragrance no longer exists even if the opening completely inebriated me. Good smell but the performance is to be improved!

It's a curious thing to put on a $20 drugstore fragrance and read reviews in which people are calling it a masterpiece. Just what does that mean? When I first got into all this, I would read reviews in which people said that kind of thing all the time, and sometimes I'd agree (sometimes I'd write them myself), but then, further along, standards changed for me; things like attention to note separation or ingredient quality became preoccupations in themselves, to say nothing of projection & longevity, the usual goal posts, or contemporaneity, which I consider largely irrelevant, but which I consider nonetheless.

IMO, The Dreamer is kind of a kind of masterpiece. It smells cheap. It is cheap. The bottle is kind of cool, but also looks like something I would have liked when I wanted to be a poète maudit in senior year... It has a mixed up citric assault of an opening, settles into a sort of three-stage accord (orange-sweetened abstract tobacco-flower with a touch of grade-school vanilla-scented eraser/tonka bean, freshly opened package of cigarettes, and woody punchbowl pipe tobacco mixed with fabric softener) that smells best wafting as sillage rather than directly on the skin. But it is a tobacco accord of many parts, exceedingly well put-together in a humble, breezy-but-deep, sort of way; the fir is a nice touch, as is the carnation...Both add some character to the tobacco idea. I suspect the vetiver is doing some good work holding things together in the long-lasting base (over 8 hours on me), but I'm not sure. The sage may be my favourite note in here, a savory piece of stealth.

Stealth is what makes the whole thing work, actually. The master stroke, as others have said, is the floating of this deliciously synthetic, fresh-pack-of-Camels impression over a kind of bleach-y geranium & lavender neo-fougère soapy tang that feels like a late spring/early autumn breeze riffling through a recently laundered shirt.. . The combination of dihydromyrcenol 'fresh'-ness and dashing tobacco is missing a few things: the tobacco could use a little more texture (it has some; that's good), the base sort of flattens out into something sweet and empty later like flat Cherry Coke in a way that might remind you of CK Shock...

But... But. The way it makes you want these things is of a continuum with what it offers: a sensation of fugitive warmth & aloof good looks; a hint of beauty as an asterisk between the parentheses of an old-school paternity. No wonder women supposedly enjoy this on their men (my wife does, actually, and said so right away.) In this, as in its open-ended butch/femme anomalies, it is a distant cousin of the autumnal, 90's unisex stunner Chanel Egoïste, of all things. To paraphrase Joseph Kosuth: [perfumery] is not about the relationship of *things*, it's about the relationship of relationships.

Some things in life are cheap but enjoyable within and because of their obvious limits. One hears of famous chefs sneaking off to eat at In & Out Burger or Popeye's Chicken; I personally love Dr. Pepper, which kind of reminds me of The Dreamer, and tends to itself recall everything artificial/suspect but enjoyable about my late teens in the brightly-lit-but-decadent late 1980's...

Maybe this superficial/sympathetic composition belongs to a genre of experience that makes its shortcomings part its core content; not what it intends, but what it means: a whiff of existential iron-in-the-soul lending gravity to a formula where there clearly appears to be none. Whatever...

Whatever it is that comes from the sum of these parts it is more (or more-ish) and it works.

Richmilton, your life must be quite dull when you have to come to a fragrance website to troll on people and insult them. Get out more, it may help your sad state of soul.

This is another like, not love. A fragrance I will sometimes spray lightly in the evening when I am staying in. I do not get the tobacco opening that some rave about. Not at all. Instead the listed top notes are very accurate here. A lavender and sage start with just a bit of orange. Then a mid dry down that brings up rose, tonka and cedar. I just tried it again and if there is any tobacco in this at all, it is very faint.

I don't find lavender and rose scents to be masculine in the least. Calming, yes. Bringing the inner child out, yes. Not a bottle I will replace.

This Versace EDT is named "The Dreamer", not simply "Dreamer".

This baby knocks my socks off!! It has a late 20th century retro vibe (it was released in 1996) and really packs a punch. Dark tobacco and green lavender with sweet rosey coumarin. If you are or were a tobacco smoker, you will be simpatico with this fragrance. During drydown, the majestic cedar makes its royal pronouncement, with some coniferous backup (fir). I get memory flashbacks to the late 90s with this one as I was in my thirties and still going to nightclubs at the time, I associate this edt with dance clubs. Gianni Versace was killed in 1997, the following year after release of The Dreamer. This icon of fragrance history is still relevant today. I wear it all the time. Still to this day (2018), when I smell this on my skin, I think "who was the brilliant perfumer responsible for this?" Usually there is some letdown along the way with well-crafted layered perfumes, One may absolutely love an opening, and then not so much the body or drydown. Or one may only like the drydown and not be too thrilled about the heart or opening. This fragrance just gets better and better as you abandon yourself to it's timeline

Tobaccoleaf is undoubtedly one of the great fragrance plants. It's up there with patchouli, neroli, vanilla, & all those. But I just cannot stop thinking of it's perfumery function as being secondary to its function as the smoking herb. And yet I know with the reasoning part of my mind that if there were no smoking associations to it I would just think of it as yet another perfume plant - and as I've just said, one of the great ones. And this perfume proves it. Certainly there's both lavender and tonka listed there, both which I would say have similarities to tobacco - a kind of sharp peppery-green pungency, but I would not say this reminds me of cigars particularly, or to a freshly-opened packet of tobacco ... and yet it does have some of that quality - the sharp peppery-green pungency - but definitely in perfume mode: first and foremost this is a perfume ... not to my mind a simulacrum of cigars or tobacco.

And those other flowers are not very far down in the mix - less far down than the notes-votes here would have it I think ... and there's a decent salty muskiness there also, which isn't listed atall - but as I've said before often isn't, being a fairly default constituent in the main - at least some variety thereof, not necessarily the salty one.

I think I'll enjoy wearing this today ... and I think on balance no-one will suppose by reason of it that I've smoked a cigar this morning!

Too synthetic,too harsh,something is turning me off that scent.Gave him a few chances,but every time the result was the same.I wouldn't recommend it as a blind buy,sorry...

Straight up cheap (albeit clean) hotel room. Sniffing the complimentary bars of generic soap, while the smell of bleach and bathroom cleaner still lingers. After 30 mins, the lingering aroma of old cigarettes comes through, even though you've requested a nonsmoking room. Not an olfactory experience I was looking for, but Dreamer hits it exactly.

This was one of the first 5 fragrances I picked up when I got back into fragrances again. I saw the tobacco note and wanted to try a tobacco scent so I bought it blind. I really should hate this because I detest florals. (Didn't know that yet when I bought this.) Yet, this one is mixed so well that it comes off as sweet tobacco and I somehow like it! I don't get flowery at all as the mix is sweet and...just different. I like it but only wear it when I'm in a different mood myself. In other words, it somehow works on my off days. Unique.

My everyday fall/winter scent. Sweet tobacco. Very good performance, sillage, longevity. What can you ask for a $20.00 scent? Definitely a steal.

Picked up a bottle from marshals for $20
It’s a date night fragrance for me for sure.
You can definitely tell it was designed in 1996.
Super Woodsy. Don’t wear in the summer unless it’s at night.
7/10

@richmilton it sounds like you need to brush up your reading skills...Glyceryl never said that she bought the Dreamer 'the other day', she said she bought it 'one day' and that she 'long since' used up her bottle. Not sure why you're on here just trying to start stuff, she was just giving her opinion on a fragrance. Nothing about her review is misleading at all, if you just take the time to read and think about what you're reading.

One more thing - if you're blind buying fragrances based on advice from people on the internet who know zero about you or your taste, you have no one to blame but yourself.

I used to have a bottle of The Dreamer when I was younger. I always thought it was a spectacular fragrance, but I never replaced it for whatever reason. A member with whom I did a fragrance swap included a sample of Dreamer in the package. Smelling it again was really nostalgic, so I figured I might as well get a bottle.

The batch I have is from 2016, if I recall correctly when I checked it. It smells just as I remember, and I don't feel like it is thinner or weaker than it used to be. It's still very synthetic, so some of the notes are difficult to discern. However, I don't care, since it smells absolutely lovely.

I get a melange of floral notes along with the lavender throughout the life of the fragrance. As the fragrance dries down, the powdery tonka becomes more dominant and sweetens the flowers. The pungent tobacco note, which persists throughout the entirety of its lifespan, acts like a counterpoint to the sweeter and flowery notes. The fragrance stays on the fresher end of the sweet spectrum.

Some of the reviews here criticize the performance, but I have no complaints. I get 10+ hours with 3 or 4 hours of heavy projection. It doesn't become a skin scent until maybe 6 or 7 hours after application. Heavy spraying could get cloying since it is quite sweet.

I can't really think of any fragrances which smell like this. The Dreamer is still very unique. I don't think it's the safest fragrance to blind buy though. Particularly if you are expecting your tobacco notes to be dry or smoky, or like the sickeningly sweet "tobacco" notes which are currently in vogue these days. It's pungent and kind of fresh instead. I suppose there are some similarities to Dolce and Gabbana Pour Homme, but these fragrances are not interchangeable.

@Richmilton I agree, its honestly hard to take lots of the reviews seriously here sadly. Between "shills" pushing products,votes being placed before fragrances are even released, and people just hyping generic, boring frags, it really is hard to believe the "like", "love", and "hate" votes.

Reddit has a great r/fragrance subreddit with lots of helpful people that I tend to look through as well if im going to blind buy a bottle.

That all being said, I bought a 1.6oz bottle at shoppers drug mart on their $20 shelf (my go to spot for trying new bottles on a whim). Its not beastly performance wise, but it does well enough. I actually think this is more suited to females (opposite of the shill mentality) and my wife uses it more than I do now. I dont think i would get another bottle when this one is done, but i do enjoy its unique, powdery, floral? smell.