The Dreamer

The Dreamer is the men’s eau de toilette Versace launched in 1996, signed by Jean-Pierre Béthouart. Juniper, tarragon and mugwort open; iris, lily and linen form the heart; tobacco and amber hold the base, in a clear glass bottle stamped with the Medusa.

Brand: Versace
Launch year: 1996
Perfumer: Jean-Pierre Béthouart
Gender: Men
Olfactory family: Fougère
Concentration: Eau de Toilette
EAN: 8011003996766 (100 ml)

Published September 16, 2026 · Updated October 28, 2026

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Versace launched The Dreamer in 1996, as an eau de toilette. Jean-Pierre Béthouart signed the composition.

The house’s narrative

The house presents The Dreamer as a sheer fragrance, both warm and fresh, that gives a sense of well-being and speaks to romantic souls.

A formula revised several times

The fragrance has been reformulated several times since its launch. The eau de toilette is sold notably in a 100 ml bottle.

Olfactory pyramid

Top notesThe first minutes
Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
- Iris
- Lily
- Linen
Base notesWhat lingers
- Tobacco
- Amber

Composition

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What critics say

Marin Kristic, on ScentGrail, finds the opening harsh and synthetic but admires what follows, powdery and soothing; David Schwartz, on Everfumed, sees it as one of the finest tobacco-inspired fragrances.

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