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    Side by side

    Dune vs. MV3

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Very similar
    MV3 by MAC bottle

    MV3

    MAC
    2002
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune vs. MV3
    DuneMV3
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched19912002
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionCécile Krakower
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    MV3

    Amber
    Leather
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    BergamotJasmine
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    LeatherTolu Balsam
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    VetiverVanillaAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. MV3
    DuneMV3
    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
    Warm enough to reach for. Dark enough to surprise you. MV3 earns attention by not begging for it, the leather takes over somewhere around the second hour.MV3

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. MV3
    DuneMV3
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop—

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