Sun
Jil SanderEau de Toilette1989
Side by side
Sun vs. Dune
Is Sun better than Dune?
Dune rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Ylang-YlangVanillaBergamotBenzoinMuskRoseSandalwood
amberpowderysweetwarm spicywoodybalsamicfloralcitrus
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 Sun and Dune?
| Sun | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1989 | 1991 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Sun and Dune smell?
Sun
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Yellow Floral
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sun and Dune share?
Top
Orange BlossomBergamotLemonFruits
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationLily of the ValleyOrris RootRose
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
Base
VanillaBenzoinMuskStyraxTonka BeanAmberSandalwood
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomHeliotropeCarnationLily of the ValleyOrris RootRose
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
BenzoinVanilla
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodRosewood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Sun and Dune work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sun or Dune?
| Sun | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sun and Dune?
Powder and vanilla worn close to the skin, the talcum warmth of someone who spent the afternoon in light. Not every fragrance needs to announce itself.Sun
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 hunt
Where to buy Sun and Dune
| Sun | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| 75ml | $24.49fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $105.95fragranceshop |
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