Indian Dream

I have mancera rose vanille and mancera cedrat boise and while I find both of them nice,longlasting and very well-projecting and I like them,they're not among my top favorites I was hesitant about mancera Indian dream.once I was a floral girl but now I'm into gourmands and oriental vanillas but a 120ml bottle for less than 70$ was Unbeatable. It's bottle and packaging is simply adorable.so elegant and feminine and I love this golden leathery bag of it Mancera Indian dream is so beautiful that I was almost crying.it's simple and this simplicity is very gorgeous,appealing and elegant.indian dream is a modern floral.to my nose heliotrope is the most dominant note so if you love it's velvety powdery aroma you'd love this.there's also a soft touch of fruity rose(like rose and raspberry),orange blossom and a hint of Jasmine This is a super pretty fresh floral bouquet but it becomes even better thanks to sweet,warm,fluffy cloud of vanilla and amber and subtle creamy woods Indian dream is gentle and feminine.it's sweet and delicious without being really gourmand.I can't think of an occasion that this would sound out of place.it's versatile,wearable all year round,day and night,for office,date and daily basis I really love it and I'm happy to have such a useful perfume.it's soft,modern,pretty and classy When I first applied it I thought it's not a strong perfume but actually it's longlasting.it's soft veil clings to skin and clothes for hours.. My friend complemented me on it after almost 6 hours without coming too close so it might not be that light but unfortunately I can't smell it myself and this makes me unhappy Highly recommended if you're looking for something simple and beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤ I have to change it from five hearts to four hearts It smells lovely but I wished it was stronger.I douse myself in it and still I can only smell it when I stick my nose to my skin Other mancera perfumes are sillage monsters so it's a pity that this one is not

This is a stunning perfume! @semyonsemyoff : what do you mean by “doesn’t have anything Indian about it”. Exactly, what would an Indian perfume to your nose would smell like? As someone who grew up in a very hot, humid, western costal area of India, this perfume has a very specific perfumey-note from local Indian fragrance creators from back in 80s-90s. This exactly how a rich Indian lady would smell in the 90s, who didn’t use western designer perfumes. Think clean notes, with bit of Ponds talcum powder from 90s, and the perfect white floral perfume, with amber note, slightly musty (like white flowers crushed inside a wooden box) note from a local Indian perfumer. The base is clean floral, creamy sandalwood with musk note. This was a nostalgia trip for me, because I have smelled pretty ladies wafting down with this kinda perfume before French designer fragrances became popular. You will only appreciate this note if you have smelled it in the past or if you are able to catch the naughty, amber & white floral note, Or else it will just be a floral perfume if you don’t pay close attention to it. Definitely sample before you buy!

I have to say Mancera have not disappointed to date. To my nose this is a stunningly original rose, just in that it doesn't really smell of rose! It's a white floral affair which again...doesn't smell like your typical white floral because of the dose of sweetness in there. It has an almost synthetic, candy feel to me that rose turns into a Turkish delight and jelly sweets, jam with a breeze of jasmine and musk with a hint of the balsamic and soft amber like base. I think there's a hint of spice in there too or just a tinge from the other florals perhaps? There's a touch of creaminess that hint of vanilla from the amber accord and sandalwood but neither are pronounced. I thought it was pretty stunning to tell you the truth, exotic and interesting. Lasts okay and is blended to perfection. I mean it was hard to define in note terms but in a good way rather than an unfocused way.

This perfume is like walking into a fancy hotel filled with huge, beautiful flower bouquets. It's got a strong, luxurious scent that really stands out, just like you're surrounded by flowers. Even though it's hard to pinpoint exactly notes, don't be put off by 'Indian' in the title—it's not about spices at all. I think it's perfect for February, when spring is just around the corner but there's still a bit of a chill in the air. The wind catches the scent and makes it feel like you're in a bubble of lovely flowers. It's a special way to bring a bit of spring's beauty with you, even when it's still a bit cold outside.

i really dont know what this fragrance is similar to, but upon sniffing it for the first time i felt its a princess, silky smooth, posh and best part is not loud but LONG lasting...its a dream alright.yes its feminine but i may pick it up for myself....the floral bouquet combo in this is that dream....LOVE it, men can use it too if they like florals...none of the floral notes dominates individually and they arent headache inducing...LOVE the bottle.summer and springs longevity:10 projection:7 smell:10 versatility:8(summer/spring/day time) compliments:8 overall:9/10(try before you buy) mancera i SO LOVE you lol

A really lovely perfume. I love all the notes, especially the vetiver, rose, heliotrope, orange blossom and amber. Also the sandalwood is a lovely supporting undertone. I love Indian Dream, it's gorgeous. And the heliotrope is the most prominent note. Heliotrope is such a glorious smell, and everything else in Indian Dream is blended so well, to make this a definite favourite. A lovely, sweet, floral that lasts for ages, and always brings me compliments. Indian Dream is a dream, a delicious delight. Oh, and I love the bottle. It's beautiful - and so is the gorgeous colour.

I've spent two weeks wearing this on evenings out and I've got to say, I'm a fan! This is Narciso Rodriguez EDP meets Shiseido Zen. ..In Istanbul. This is a well blended cocktail of rose (damask?), musk and orange blossom with a sharp vetiver undertone. It's very East meets West - typically western notes but somehow it manages to smell almost slightly middle eastern. So far I've had a few compliments and have been told it smells very expensive. Always a bonus considering how much it cost me! A very positive introduction to the world of Mancera. Thumbs up!

Is it ground breaking? No. But my husband, who doesn't really like perfume, thinks this smells lovely. It doesn't smell "perfumy" which is probably why. It's cream and floral and very pleasant. It reminds me of a lassi (not the mango kind, blech). All milky and sweet and good.But with a bouquet of flowers on the table and a warm breeze that's just barely hinted with something spicy. I like it. It's easy to wear, comfortable. Like a white linen dress. It won't win any fashion awards but it's what you reach for when you want to be comfortable.

Perfect name, it is beautiful floral oriental. Super feminine, suitable for all day wear, I had so many compliments wearing this. I think thos is wedding day worthy, I really do. I love getting wafts of myself, I wear perfume primarily for my pleasure and so it doesn't need to be bombastic, but you will live a clean angelic trail with this perfume but not a choking one. I love it, love at first sniff and a total blind buy but I made an educated guess from the notes. Truly an Indian Dream.

what a gorgeous surprise. I am a shameless blind buyer, I dont like florals so this was a risk but it really worked out for me. The vanilla stops the floral from being watery or urine-like. Its just so pretty, charming, girly, fresh, sweet. Just so cute. Projection not great, could last longer but its not terrible. I am an over sprayer sometimes so I just shower myself with it. I love getting whiff of it during the day Like vanilla spring in a bottle.

It's a quite feminine and unique scent. I don't find this generic at all. I really like the vanilla base with the flowers and a little bit of spiciness. I can smell orange blossom the most. I think it has every quality to become a signature scent. Sillage is moderate (it's not weak, just not offensive), lasting power is above average. Perfect for office wear as well. I think it wearable in every season, but spring is the one when it can truly sparkle.

Beautiful, floral and exotic, yet familiar because these flowers are spectacular and often immortalized. For a lady loving flowers this is a smooth, floral cloud of not too sweet deliciousness. Compliment getter, possibly the best Mancera in the floral spectrum. I loved my day in it. I think it will be universal, weather-wise. I am rarely this comfortable in a scent that is so clearly detectable all day around me.

Hey guys this pefume is the same as Priscilla Presley's Indian Summer! I wonder why no one noticed this similarity!It was a blind buy for me, smelled the unique memorable fragrance and just realized later that the name is not occasionally the same :) Wonderful spicy fragrance. All of you who miss Priscilla's Indinan summer, let's try Indian Dream!

Nice smell. I love heliotrope and vanilla also, I feel these 2 notes more evident in the evolution of this perfume, this enchants me a lot, has a good performance but is not a monster like most Mancera creations. I value this perfume: Smell: 9/10 Projection: 7/10 Longevity: 7.5/10

I bought Indian Dreams six years ago and I remember that it was a love at first sniff. I can remember that I thought it's a refined, gorgeous, feminine scent of sweet flowers in a fluffy, powdery vanilla base. eventhough it was a sweet powdery creamy floral-vanilla, it also felt airy, fresh and clean. so pretty, classy, ageless and versatile. I remember that heliotrope, orange flower and vanilla were the most dominant notes to my nose. I used almost half of the huge 120mil bottle that year and then moved on to my other perfumes. I just craved it sometimes and went back to it. I remember that I stopped using it that often because I couldn't smell it on myself after a short while and it's bottle leaked so I couldn't carry it in my bag and reapply it during the day. Today I revisited it and I was shocked to find out it's changed a bit. I have a huge perfume collection and most of my perfumes are much older than this one. I have numerous +10 years old perfumes that haven't changed even a bit(I keep them in a dark, cool(below 20°C) place). I'm also pretty sure that it's not about a change in my taste and nose. I feel exactly the same as I felt a few years ago about 99% of my other perfumes. nowadays when I first spray it, I can smell alcohol for a few seconds. then it smells pleasant but very soapy. heliotrope is still dominant but a candied rose is as strong as heliotrope. it doesn't smell bad by any means but it's a like, not a love anymore. fortunately I'm ok with soapy scents and it still has a nice dose of sweetness that saves it. unfortunately in late drydown,the only thing left on my skin is nonsweet woody notes and I'm not a fan of pure sandalwood+vetiver+a hint of clean musk but it's so faint in that stage that I don't really mind it. I wrote this review to say this when perfume ages +5, it can get soapy and more rosy so have this in mind if you want to buy an old, used bottle or store your bottle for a long time P. S. I tried layering Indian Dreams with Britney Spears Nice Remix and it makes it a lot closer to what Indian Dreams used to smell like when it was new(maybe even better). it makes it more creamy,more delicious and sweeter and decreases the soapyness. like a true heavenly creamy, powdery floral gourmand. it also improves the longevity and sillage این عطر یه رایحه خیلی دوست داشتنی و کاملا فمینین و شیک گلی-وانیلی-پودری داره. برای من هلیوتروپ و شکوفه پرتقال و وانیل غالبترین نتها هستن. بااینکه شیرین و پودریه اما سبک و تمیز و فلافیه و از اون عطرهاست که عملا همه جا و بصورت چهارفصل قابل استفادست.ولی از نظر موندگاری و پخش بو به قدرت بقیه عطرهای مانسرا نیست ضمنا بطری که من دارم واسه شش، هفت سال پیشه و الان نسبت به چیزی که توصیف کردم فرقهایی کرده. کماکان شیرین و پودریه اما الان درکنار هلیوتروپ، رز هم غالبه و درکل رایحه صابونی پیدا کرده و تو درای داون،چوبیتره. البته هنوز هم دوست داشتنیه اما نه بشدت قبلناش(قبلا واسم لاو بود الان لایکه). خلاصه که عطریه که توصیه نمیکنم سالهای طولانی بعد از باز شدن، نگهش دارید.

Indian Dream opens with orange blossom, which is sharp, fresh and almost green here. It smells like a classic cologne in the beginning, but quickly develops into a sweeter white floral. In the drydown it becomes quite similar to Kenzo Amour: A soft, smooth vanilla and heliotrope scent blended with white musk, uniting creamy and powdery aspects. Indian Dream is lighter though. While Amour is very cozy and gourmandish with its rice note and is subtly multifaceted, this one is simpler and lifted up by the geranium and orange blossom. Like a spring version of Amour. I think the name might also be inspired by the original marketing of Amour and its flankers, because otherwise it really isn't what I imagine when I think of India. This is a soft, delicate scent that isn't half as loud and bold as most other Mancera fragrances and quite untypical for this house. Despite having a rose note listed, there is no sign of that wine-like, semi-metallic rose you can find in many other Manceras (and Montales). It is neither groundbreaking by any means, nor the most amazing scent in its genre, but it's still very pretty and enjoyable.

After testing this precious perfume (I got a sample from a Lovely Friend here), I'm almost sure I've never smelled a more contrasting scent. It begins with an extremely bitter/herbal note - not Geranium but Pelargonium (the plant whose image is shown here as Geranium)combined with orange blossom but then it turns into a sweet and warm combination with dominating rose/vanilla/sandalwood combination, with a bearable bit of musk. It's definitely an upper-shelf perfume, due to its complexity and roundness, ingredients seem to be of high quality, no screechy notes at any time, not even in the bitter beginning. It lasts forever, the longer worn, the better and the sweeter it smells. I would NOT compare it to Indian Summer by Priscilla Presley but it is also perfect for warm, late summer evenings. Worth a try more than once before buying.

A very safe fragrance. I suppose you could blind buy this because it’s not offensive at all. If you’re looking for a more sexy , exciting and challenging fragrance, this isn’t the one. You can even wear this to the church, totally polite acceptable. Generic, nice scent, not special and not very projecting either. Its nice to have such fragrance in your collection but it’s more a designer like fragrance than ‘niche’ I think. Upd; The scent is not special but still has Mancera dna. It’s longlasting. Eventhought the silage is not great, the longevity is killing. I still smell it on my shirt from yesterday. It smells very nice and ‘niche’. It’s so well blended that I cannot speak of a particular note. 7/10

Wore this today and I really liked it.. At first I found it to have an oily scent and felt that I had to rub it in .. It felt like a light spray oil at first and I didn’t smell much perfume it was weird.. next thing I know I’m getting whiffs of this soft amazing sensual scent.. it’s clean soft and floral. I jump in the car with the family and my daughter says she likes the scent.. it literally started radiating out of no where.. it’s been hours and I’m enjoying my sent bubble.. it was never strong but I was able to smell it on my errand run .. I will have to update you guys because this perfume did catch me on surprise.

I was gifted a sample, so I dabbed this one on my skin. Its skinclose. A warm Heliotrope but pale. A very nice scent but its just in my skin - no trace at all. Longlived but I will not buy it. Happy to have tried it anyway. I will try other Mancera's. Jag fick ett prov så denna har jag dabbat på huden. Helt hudnära. En varm Heliotrop men blek. En fin doft men ingen utstrålning alls, om jag sätter näsan till huden så känner jag den förvisso i många timmar. Kommer inte att köpa flaska då jag inte ser nåt behov. Jätteglad att jag har provat den i alla fall. Jag letar vidare bland andra Manceras.

It is a very pretty fragrance. The heliotrope is very evident on the opening along with some jasmine and neroli. Rose adds sweetness whilst the amber adds warmth and some depth. The rose geranium lifts everything and acts like a stage light for the other notes. I get a little musk but first and foremost its a warm floral on me. The dry down is all about amber, rose and sandalwood. This quickly turns into a skin scent but it hangs around for hours. A very feminine scent that probably best suits warm temperatures to bloom well. I wish it had more umph and then I would go fb.

Pretty and pleasant spiced jasmine, orange blossom and roses, slight gourmand base, somewhat similar to roses vanille to my nose, which is also similar to a few montales. Sometimes it reminds me of Delina too. In other words, not really original, but very very feminine and easy to wear. Good longevity and projection on my skin. I feel I have several mancera and montale fragrances that are almost the same with just little twists here and there. This was a blind buy. Please sample it first, really not the most original scent, you might regret a blind buy.

I usually love Mancera fragrances but this was a bit of a disappointment. It’s not unpleasant, but it lacks personality in my opinion. I don’t feel the name is relevant to the fragrance, not sure what makes this a dream, and I don’t get an Indian vibe out of it either...not Native American, nor the citizens of the subcontinent. It’s very sweet, there’s a strong candy blast in the opening, i was hoping for something stronger, spicier but couldn’t find it here. Average longevity, not the same beast sillage you get with other Mancera fragrances.

On paper, I shouldn't really like this frag, as there is sandalwood, rose and vetiver. But, I love this. It is so well blended. There really are three stages to experiencing ID and all of them are delicious. I don't have to wait around for the dry down, before feeling euphoria. ID gives me a thrill every time I smell it. My heart skips a beat. This frag has got to be in my top five. I intend to keep a bottle in my wardrobe for the rest of my life. One of the most glorious scents I have ever had the pleasure of wearing.

I am quite dissapointed. The opening is not very different from the base, you get a pretty linear fragrance. I agree that heliotrope dissapears quite fast. The name Indian Dream and the pink bottle is a bit misleading. It has the same DNA as Mancera Aoud Café minus oud and cofee - the musky vanilla + sandalwood in the background (also the same base as Mancera Aoud Bkue Notes). It is basically some type as Flowerbomb, nothing special. The longevity is very good as most of the Mancera. Definitely try Before you buy.

Now I have tried to spray Indian Dream on my skin. What a differens - I tried to dab it on -nothing. With 1 spray -wow this scent is gorgeous. A bit spicy thanks to the Helioptrope. Perfect for fall/winter. Nu har jag provat att spreja Indian Dream på min hud, vilken skillnad! När jag dabbade på den så doftade den nästan inget alls. Nu har jag sprejat och den är helt ljuvlig och med en mjuk utstrålning.Aningens kryddig tack vare Helioptropen. Perfekt doft för höst/vinter.

Powdered floral candy. Feminine, sweet borderline gourmand, candy-ish. There is no mentioned distinct classic orange blossom, or any type of rose, or bitter geranium. It`s generically floral and generically sweet with pleasant powder/musk. The sandalwood and vetiver start appearing only after a while. The choice of the name is unclear too- a powdered candy does not exactly associate with India? It`s nice, but a bit too generic coming from the house of Montale.

I blind bought this fragrance as I love Mancera for their longevity and versatility and I was not disappointed. The sweet fruity note at first is beautiful and refreshing, then the dry down to a more woody vanilla makes this exactly what I want. It is the best of both worlds, sometimes I like the sweet scents, but not to last forever, this one gives it all. I'm very happy with this purchase, and as always, it has a nice longevity on my skin.

Mancera Indian dream What a disappointment from Mancera! An ordinary concoction, hurried and unloved by the creator. I imagined a torrid, reverberating, multi-hued offering, redolent of monsoon nuances and brimming with dewy petals. As powerful as most Manceras. I found it diluted and synthetic. My nose burns and itches. I'm happy for people who enjoy it. I give it 4 out of 10, for the pink bottle mostly., and signature packaging.

This starts with a slightly heady slightly spicy floral blend. As ir settles the white musk comes out and I think this is one of those dirty/clean fragrancrs with amber and laundry musk. . . . But thrn it changes again. 6 hours in and this is the sandalwood my skin dreams about, powdery but rich and never dusty with a hint of spice and vanilla and amber. Its pretty good. 14 hours later tbe sandalwood still lingers.

Mmmm so good. I love the heliotrope notes, and the Geranium though not sure that's what I'm smelling. Nice and sweet with the vanilla notes but not overbearing, hints of orange blossom make it fresh too. I'd considering buying this if there's a smaller bottle than 120 ml! Second test somehow not impressed. It feels like a fairly insignificant floral today. Always best to try a few times.

A very soft, creamy and powdery skin scent. I mostly smell heliotrope with a slighty spicy opening and a musky base. Actually it reminds me of a clean body lotion. It has some kind of a Nivea cream or Dove soap vibe. Very nice fragrance but nothing groundbreaking in my opinion. Work friendly. I'm very happy to have a 8ml traveller spray but I won't get a full bottle.

names can be so misleading. Even though I read the comments, saw the notes...yet I expected something bit more wild and free. Don't get me wrong, this is a beautiful perfume but not the free spirit, headband and bonfire way, but elegant costume and neat hair updo way, something a working mom smells like:) I get similar vibes to Lacoste femme for me, but creamier.

Indian Dream smells like pomegranate a hint of vanilla, heliotrope powder and amber. It’s nice but a bit bland and lacks personality. No association with India, as previous reviews mentioned. On the positive side, it’s well-crafted and could be a great everyday scent for the right female (can’t really see it on a man). Office-safe with light application. 6/10

Very lovely smell, Last over 14 hours on the skin. This could be a great perfume to wear to the office, to your parents in law or for a wedding. It is to soft for clubbing and to sweet for sport. It is subtile and not offending anyone. The drydown reminds me of Valentino's Voce Vita, but Indian Dream stays much longer on the skin.

Highly pleasing, this one, but for some reason not a love. The jasmine manages to turn sour on me but at least it's not poopy. I find the orange flower dominates and there is a vanillic character to it that is highly becoming and creamy. Heliotrope is a definite star player as well. If white florals are your thing, do try this.

This smells extremely similar to YSL Cinema, which is now discontinued. Name Indian Dream is really not fitting. I really wonder why did thry call this that? This fragrance is extremely normal smelling. I love Cinema and I love this but it is not niche smelling at all. And nothing in this fragrance screams India to me.

I love this perfume.. I layer it with Royal Musk from Al Haramain. it’s sweet and clean . Very uplifting .. it’s not to sweet either. When I layer the two I get compliments all day and when I leave work 12 hours later I’m getting compliments in the elevator...

Your typical designer floral fragrance that’s slightly sweet with powdery/soapy dry down. Very pleasant and tame for a Mancera! I wish they had reserved the name for something unique!

A fragrance that is different from the usual of Mancera. Typically feminine, soft, like a gust of wind warm and vibrant, but shy and polite. Clean and so pleasant.

I was expecting something more powerfull when I ordered a sample of this perfume. But in fact this one is vey soft. I like the smell, I don't love it.

Nose Note #266 CAUTION! Very oily! Very strong. Very floral. It's a "very" fragrance and in this way it reminds me of Jardin Exclusif (meaning Kirke). It kind of goes in the same direction. I'm having hard time describing it otherwise. It made a similar impression on me as Jardin Exclusif minus the fruity aspect of it. Impossible in the summer. Too heavy. So far everything I've had from Mancera and Montale are about the most beastly fragrances I've tried. And now I see how it can be not a good thing... Just too strong for me. It doesn't have anything "indian" about it. Just a 100% feminine floral fragrance. Doesn't stand out much.

Blind bought based on the Dahlia Divin Le Nectar comparison. Not similar to my nose. I'd say they only share the woody aspect. I'd say this is not what I was expecting. Not that floral really. It's inoffensive but it's more woody than floral.. like sandalwood - vetiver are more dominant than the floral ingredients. Not a bad scent, just not something I'd reach for. I'll try mixing it to see if I keep it.

Fresh, powdery and easy to wear but a bit boring for me. It's mostly white flowers and vanilla. It stays very close to the skin and lasting power is mediocre. I'm glad I bought a sample first.

Strats as a very pleasant floral scent. The smell is rather generic for me. There are woods in the background, during dry down but floral smell stays along. Its ok 5/10

There is something in it that does not agree with me, maybe geranium? Don ́t know.

gorgeous but doest really perform well on me.

Sweet and powdery florals mixed with sweet vanilla. Unbearably sweet. I cannot decide if I totally dislike Indian Dream or it is just “not my scent profile”. Everything I like about floral notes is removed in this - no freshness, no bitterness, no juiciness. Just some orange flower airiness which clashes with powdery heliotrope and disappears. I get all the florals listed in equal parts, apart from rose (I don’t get any), but only the sweet and cloying part of flowers is kept. And that is topped with sweet vanilla. Vetiver is strong in the opening - leathery and rather dirty (which doesn’t help the composition - only intensifies perfume’s strength). Indian Dream has strong sillage and lasting power up to 12 hours. Base notes listed are also detectable doing their work and grounding the scent, but I would prefer lighter and airier character. Also the quality of them feels dubious, or disproportionate amounts of vanilla are just dragging them down.

It smells like most women’s fragrances all rolled into one. It’s a jamboree of high-street feminine scents all jostling for attention. It’s the combined smell of the duty-free at the airport, with the fragrance sales reps all desperately spraying to reach their target figures. I don’t want to smell like this.

Indeterminate floral with a hint of soap. There's a sour note at the top that fades quickly (thinking it is the "orange flower" note). My skin amps soapy musks and I'm not a big fan of smelling like soap - so if you love this sort of thing, this might be for you. Definitely less exotic than the name suggests.