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    Dune vs. Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Dune peaks in summer, while Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune vs. Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
    DunePaloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19911984
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionFrancis Bocris
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Woody
    Floral
    Powdery
    Mossy
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    AldehydesBergamotLemonCorianderNeroli
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    HyacinthJasmineLily of the ValleyRoseYlang-YlangMimosa
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    OakmossCivetMuskAmberSandalwoodVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
    DunePaloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    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 aldehydic opening is sharp, bold, and unapologetic, exactly as intended. This is a fragrance that announces itself without hesitation, that refuses to be background music.Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
    DunePaloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
    1 oz—$19.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop$18.95fragranceshop

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