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    Dune vs. Aura Intense

    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. Aura Intense
    DuneAura Intense
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteIntense
    Launched19912012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionFabrice Pellegrin
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Aura Intense

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Smoky
    Woody
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    RoseLitchi
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    IncensePink PepperTuberose
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    PatchouliAmberBenzoinWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Aura Intense
    DuneAura Intense
    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
    Bulgarian rose and incense is a pairing that either intrigues you or makes you reach for something safer. If you've ever wanted to smell like a jewelry box left open in a candlelit room.Aura Intense

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Aura Intense
    DuneAura Intense
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop—

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