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    Dune vs. Sun

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Very similar
    Sun by Jil Sander bottle

    Sun

    Jil Sander
    Eau de Toilette1989
    New comparison

    Is Dune better than Sun?

    Dune rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Ylang-YlangSandalwoodBenzoinMuskBergamotRoseVanilla
    woodyamberbalsamicsweetwarm spicypowderycitrusfloral

    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 Sun?

    Key facts: Dune vs. Sun
    DuneSun
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19911989
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    How do Dune and Sun smell?

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Sun

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Yellow Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Dune and Sun share?

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    Orange BlossomBergamotLemonFruits
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationLily of the ValleyOrris RootRose
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    VanillaBenzoinMuskStyraxTonka BeanAmberSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
    Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomHeliotropeCarnationLily of the ValleyOrris RootRose
    Oriental Notes
    BenzoinVanilla
    VanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
    Citric Notes
    Bergamot
    BergamotLemon
    Woody Notes
    SandalwoodRosewood
    Sandalwood
    Musk
    Musk
    Musk

    Where they fit

    When and where do Dune and Sun work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Dune or Sun?

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Sun
    DuneSun
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Dune and Sun?

    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
    Powder and vanilla worn close to the skin, the talcum warmth of someone who spent the afternoon in light. Not every fragrance needs to announce itself.Sun

    The hunt

    Where to buy Dune and Sun

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Sun
    DuneSun
    75ml$24.49fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop

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    About Dune vs. Sun.