Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
Side by side
Dune vs. Defile Gold
Is Dune better than Defile Gold?
Dune rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamotPatchouli
woodybalsamicwhite floralwarm spicycitrus
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 Defile Gold?
| Dune | Defile Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dune and Defile Gold smell?
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Defile Gold
Citrus
Woody
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dune and Defile Gold share?
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
JasmineBlackcurrant
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
PatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Dune or Defile Gold?
| Dune | Defile Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dune and Defile Gold?
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
Chypre for people who think they don't like Chypre. The patchouli whispers instead of announcing itself. Not for filling a room, for the person standing close enough to ask what you're wearing.Defile Gold
The hunt
Where to buy Dune and Defile Gold
| Dune | Defile Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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