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    Dune Parfum vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Dune Parfum rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune Parfum vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    Dune ParfumChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19911986
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionJacques Polge
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune Parfum

    Woody
    Amber
    Floral
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh
    Balsamic
    Patchouli

    Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

    Aldehydic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Woody
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodBergamotMandarin OrangePeony
    AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
    Heart
    RoseJasmineLilyYlang-YlangWallflower
    IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
    Base
    PatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinMuskVanillaAmbergrisOakmoss
    SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune Parfum vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    Dune ParfumChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Dior went big here. This is a parfum concentration from a house that knows how to build both opulent florals and quiet refinement. The sillage holds its ground, projection stays strong for hours.Dune Parfum
    This is the aldehydic floral that defined an era, and the 1986 interpretation still feels relevant on skin. The balance between the sparkling opening and the warm, mossy drydown makes it versatile.Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum