Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
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Dune vs. Tolu
Is Dune better than Tolu?
Dune wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Rose
amberbalsamicwhite floralsweetwarm spicypowdery
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 Tolu?
| Dune | Tolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 2002 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dune and Tolu smell?
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Tolu
Amber
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Sweet
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dune and Tolu share?
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Orange BlossomJuniper BerriesClary Sage
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
OrchidRoseLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
Tolu BalsamAmberTonka BeanFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
Orange BlossomOrchidRoseLily of the Valley
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Dune and Tolu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dune or Tolu?
| Dune | Tolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Dune and Tolu?
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 drydown leans vanillic, tolu balsam and tonka bean together make something that reads almost like marzipan on some skin. Either that detail pulls you in or it doesn't.Tolu
The hunt
Where to buy Dune and Tolu
| Dune | Tolu | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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