Dune
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Side by side
Dune vs. Cuir Amethyste
Dune projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dune | Cuir Amethyste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Summer | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Cuir Amethyste
Amber
Woody
Violet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Leather
Patchouli
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
BergamotCorianderRose
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
VioletBirchPatchouli
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dune | Cuir Amethyste | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
Here's the thing about Cuir Amethyste, the leather is there, but it's not the point. The violet is. That powdery, semi-sweet violet that opens and doesn't let go.Cuir Amethyste
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Dune | Cuir Amethyste | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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