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    Dune vs. I Love Surprise

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Is Dune better than I Love Surprise?

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

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    JasmineBergamotRoseVanilla
    woodyamberbalsamicsweetpowderycitrus

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Dune and I Love Surprise?

    Key facts: Dune vs. I Love Surprise
    DuneI Love Surprise
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19912011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Dune and I Love Surprise smell?

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    I Love Surprise

    Citrus
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Dune and I Love Surprise share?

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    BergamotLemon
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    VanillaTonka BeanOpoponaxLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Dune or I Love Surprise?

    Community verdict: Dune vs. I Love Surprise
    DuneI Love Surprise
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Dune and I Love Surprise?

    If you want instant compliments, look elsewhere. Dune rewards patience and draws you in slowly. The aldehydes might seem dated at first spray but evolve beautifully.Dune
    The iris-vanilla center is the real draw here. Powdery without being sweet, warm without being heavy. There's a vintage quality to it, something that speaks to classic perfumery traditions without.I Love Surprise

    The hunt

    Where to buy Dune and I Love Surprise

    Best price by size: Dune vs. I Love Surprise
    DuneI Love Surprise
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.

    Good to know

    About Dune vs. I Love Surprise.