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Versace · Sold as masculine
Dreamer The Original Edition
The moment you step into a dimly lit room, where the scent of tobacco and lavender hangs in the air, evoking memories both personal and collective.
Smells likelavender
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Dreamer The Original EditionMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessFakhar Black · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1996 by Versace and crafted by Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Dreamer The Original Edition is a fragrance that stands as both a cultural milestone and olfactory paradox. It was the last scent Gianni Versace worked on before his untimely death in 1997, imbuing it with historical weight among collectors and enthusiasts. Dreamer’s composition centers around a distinctive tobacco-blossom accord paired with lavender and sage, creating a 'love it or hate it' cult classic within men's fougère/oriental circles. The juxtaposition of fresh spicy notes and woody depth makes this fragrance both intriguing and polarizing.
Apply two to three sprays for an impactful presence — the tobacco-lavender-sage accord is immediate but fades within a couple of hours. The base notes, however, will linger throughout the day, making it a perfect choice for evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Dreamer The Original Edition, Versace
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Jean-Pierre Béthouart
From chemistry to Caron's Parfum SacréJean-Pierre Béthouart is a French perfumer born in Picardy who studied chemistry before discovering perfumery, beginning his career at Givaudan in 1981 and working there until 1987, after which he became a senior perfumer at Firmenich.
Designer Versace
More from the house · founded 1978 · Italy
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 15%.