Dream

Perhaps I took the title to literally - I do that, you know. I feel that there is a certain compact we make as consumers, with companies that produce our fragrances. Call it false advertising, if you will. So, when I tested this sample, I was shocked by the aquatic loudness of its opening. When I think of 'dreamy scents', I think of soft, warm, almost fuzzy notes like lavender, vanilla, sandalwood, and rose. But this was bright, bold, and certainly comfortable with its masculinity. This is a Symetrie product, so I can almost say with certainty now, it will be intimate, linear, fleeting, and slightly soapy. All their perfumes have had these qualities, along with a made-for-market price. Don't expect D & G Light Blue - they're playing the same sport, yes, but in entirely different leagues. This is a welter-weight, modern Coolwater -- very aquatic, with citruses juxtaposed against spicy cedar. It is truly unisex, and dare I say delightful? But one thing it definitely is not, is dreamy!

Starts out bright and sweet with strong citrus and aquatic notes plus an underlying hint of orange blossom (honeyed floral). The woods begin to present themselves at around 5mins of wear, then the frgrance goes through a clean woody phase before ending warm, floral, sweet and slightly woody. Also has quite a clean soapy feel (which, seems to be the theme of this brand).

Really nice alternative to Light Blue! They smell pretty much identical. I'm very picky when it comes to aquatics, mainly because they tend to wax too synthetic. But Dream (for the price) is acceptable! Great to throw in your gym bag and spritz on after a workout and shower.

I have a paper sample of this. I think so far it's the nicest of the three I tested (Dream, Balance, Bliss) but I probably wouldn't buy it. It's sweet and bright, clean, crisp but I have other scents I like better.

First Impressions: (booklet from fragrancenet) DEFINITELY a Dolce & Gabbana light blue dupe! :). I would even say this one maybe me more softer and better. Verdict- pass