Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
Side by side
Dune vs. Ciara
Is Dune better than Ciara?
Dune peaks in summer, while Ciara belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Ylang-YlangRosewoodJasmineMuskBergamotVanilla
woodyamberbalsamicsweetpowderycitrus
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Ciara?
| Dune | Ciara | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 1973 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | Harry Cutler |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dune and Ciara smell?
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Ciara
Amber
Sweet
Balsamic
Woody
Smoky
Powdery
Vanilla
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dune and Ciara share?
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
NeroliBergamotLemonRaspberry
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
JasmineIrisRosewoodYlang-YlangPalmarosa
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
FrankincenseOpoponaxCedarwoodLeatherMuskVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPalmarosa
Citric Notes
Bergamot
NeroliBergamotLemon
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
RosewoodCedarwood
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Vanilla
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Dune and Ciara work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dune or Ciara?
| Dune | Ciara | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dune and Ciara?
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
Ciara's combination of warm amber, incense, and vanilla creates a scent with real presence. Strong projection and lasting power give it a vintage character that stands apart from most modern releases.Ciara
The hunt
Where to buy Dune and Ciara
| Dune | Ciara | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | — | $8.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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