Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
Side by side
Dune vs. Lovely
Is Dune better than Lovely?
Dune rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RosewoodMandarin OrangeMuskBergamotPatchouli
woodysweetpowderycitrusfloral
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 Lovely?
| Dune | Lovely | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | Laurent Le Guernec, Clément Gavarry |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Dune and Lovely smell?
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Lovely
Musky
Woody
Lavender
Aromatic
Powdery
Citrus
Patchouli
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dune and Lovely share?
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
LavenderMartiniBergamotMandarin OrangeRosewood
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
PatchouliOrchidBunch-flowered narcissus
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
MuskWoody NotesCedarwoodWhite Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
LavenderOrchidBunch-flowered narcissus
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
Woody NotesCedarwoodRosewood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotMandarin Orange
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Dune and Lovely work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dune or Lovely?
| Dune | Lovely | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dune and Lovely?
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
Lovely opens bright and approachable, but the real story is the intimate drydown. Narcissu and Patchouli create a skin-close floral that feels personal rather than performative.Lovely
The hunt
Where to buy Dune and Lovely
| Dune | Lovely | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $18.94ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $15.95fragranceshop |
| 2.7 oz | — | $13.65ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | $15.95fragranceshop |
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