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    Side by side

    Dune vs. Elle

    Dune by Dior bottle

    Dune

    Dior
    Eau de Toilette1991
    Clearly related
    Elle by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Elle

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2007
    New comparison

    Dune projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dune vs. Elle
    DuneElle
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19912007
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique RopionJacques Cavallier Belletrud, Olivier Cresp
    Best seasonSummerWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dune

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aldehydic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Elle

    Patchouli
    Woody
    Floral
    Rose
    Earthy
    Fresh
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
    LitchiPeonyLemon
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
    Pink PepperRoseJasmineFreesia
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    PatchouliVetiverCedarwoodAmbrette

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dune vs. Elle
    DuneElle
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 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
    Elle does exactly what it says on the bottle: it opens bright, stays interesting, and leaves a lasting impression without trying too hard. It truly elevates the composition.Elle

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dune vs. Elle
    DuneElle
    1.6 oz$79.95fragranceshop
    3 oz$95.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$105.95fragranceshop

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