Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
Side by side
Dune vs. Parfum d'Hermes
Is Dune better than Parfum d'Hermes?
Dune peaks in summer, while Parfum d'Hermes belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AldehydesYlang-YlangSandalwoodJasmineBergamotRoseVanilla
woodyamberbalsamicaldehydicwarm spicypowderyfloral
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Parfum d'Hermes?
| Dune | Parfum d'Hermes | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 1984 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | Akiko Kamei, Raymond Chaillan |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dune and Parfum d'Hermes smell?
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Parfum d'Hermes
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Green
Rose
Floral
Powdery
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dune and Parfum d'Hermes share?
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
AldehydesHyacinthGalbanumBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
RoseYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
MyrrhIncenseSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
RoseHyacinthYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
MyrrhVanilla
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
SandalwoodCedar
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Dune and Parfum d'Hermes work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dune or Parfum d'Hermes?
| Dune | Parfum d'Hermes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dune and Parfum d'Hermes?
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
Discontinued and then brought back as Rouge Hermès in 2000, this fragrance has a particular place in the Hermès lineup. The aldehydes divide people, they're the litmus test that determines whether.Parfum d'Hermes
The hunt
Where to buy Dune and Parfum d'Hermes
| Dune | Parfum d'Hermes | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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