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    Dune vs. Gardenia Grand Soir

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dune rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune vs. Gardenia Grand Soir
    DuneGardenia Grand Soir
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19912010
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionPierre Guillaume
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Gardenia Grand Soir

    White Floral
    Woody
    Powdery
    Lactonic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    BergamotGreen Notes
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    GardeniaSandalwood
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Gardenia Grand Soir
    DuneGardenia Grand Soir
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 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
    Some gardenias smell like memory. This one smells like a decision. The sandalwood gives it weight, the musk gives it warmth, and somewhere in the drydown you realize this was never a safe choice.Gardenia Grand Soir

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Gardenia Grand Soir
    DuneGardenia Grand Soir
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop

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