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    Side by side

    Dune vs. Malena

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Clearly related
    Malena by Fueguia 1833 bottle

    Malena

    Fueguia 1833
    Parfum2010
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune vs. Malena
    DuneMalena
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteParfum
    Launched19912010
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionJulian Bedel
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Malena

    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Soft Spicy
    Green
    Floral
    Fresh
    Musky
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    Musk
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    Blackcurrant
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    Magnolia

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Malena
    DuneMalena
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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 blackcurrant in Malena is what catches people off guard. It's tart, green, and carries the smell of stems being cut rather than the sweet berry notes found in more conventional fragrances.Malena

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Malena
    DuneMalena
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop—

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