Dune
DiorEau de Toilette1991
Side by side
Dune vs. Ispahan
Is Dune better than Ispahan?
Dune rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AldehydesYlang-YlangSandalwoodJasmineBenzoinMandarin OrangeMuskBergamotRosePatchouli
woodyambersweetwarm spicypowderycitrusfloral
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 Ispahan?
| Dune | Ispahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1991 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dune and Ispahan smell?
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Ispahan
Yellow Floral
Vanilla
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Floral
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dune and Ispahan share?
Top
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamAmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily of the Valley
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
BenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
Sandalwood
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Dune and Ispahan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dune or Ispahan?
| Dune | Ispahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dune and Ispahan?
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
It smells like a time when fragrance was an event, not a background. Powdery, warm, aldehydes-forward, if you want quiet, look elsewhere. But if you want something that lingers and deepens.Ispahan
The hunt
Where to buy Dune and Ispahan
| Dune | Ispahan | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $105.95fragranceshop | — |
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