Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
Side by side
Dune vs. Route Mandarine
Dune wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dune | Route Mandarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Route Mandarine
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Sweet
Rose
White Floral
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
BergamotMandarin OrangeCloveCinnamonYlang-YlangGeraniumLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
IncenseAmberLabdanumVanillaWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dune | Route Mandarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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 clove opening polarizes people, and that's the point. It announces itself, then softens into something warm and close. The real appeal is that transformation: bold citrus-spice opening.Route Mandarine
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Dune | Route Mandarine | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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