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    Dune vs. Unforgivable Women

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Dune rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune vs. Unforgivable Women
    DuneUnforgivable Women
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched19912007
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionDavid Apel
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Unforgivable Women

    Woody
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Aromatic
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    BergamotGrapefruitNeroliPearAppleCassia
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    JasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomRoseVioletCyclamenLily of the Valley
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiverIrisTonka BeanVanillaAmberOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Unforgivable Women
    DuneUnforgivable Women
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 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
    The name promises something sharp and unforgiving. The scent delivers the opposite, warm, powdery, and close. That contrast defines the fragrance's character.Unforgivable Women

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Unforgivable Women
    DuneUnforgivable Women
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop—

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