Rose Dunes
Molton BrownEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Rose Dunes vs. Rose Absolue
Is Rose Dunes better than Rose Absolue?
Rose Absolue rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Rose
rosewarm spicywoodyfruityfloral
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 Rose Dunes and Rose Absolue?
| Rose Dunes | Rose Absolue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Absolu |
| Launched | 2022 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Philippe Paparella-Paris | Andy Tauer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Rose Dunes and Rose Absolue smell?
Rose Dunes
Rose
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Fruity
Rose Absolue
Amber
Rose
Fruity
Floral
Animalic
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rose Dunes and Rose Absolue share?
Top
SaffronViolet LeafGreen Bell PepperGingerBergamotBlackcurrant
BerriesCitrusesSpicy Notes
Heart
RoseRaspberryGeraniumMagnoliaLily of the Valley
RoseFloral Notes
Base
PatchouliOudLeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiver
AmberBenzoinAmbergrisWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseGeraniumMagnoliaLily of the Valley
RoseFloral Notes
Spicy Notes
SaffronGreen Bell PepperGinger
Spicy Notes
Fruity Notes
RaspberryBlackcurrant
Berries
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
Woody Notes
Animalic Notes
Leather
Ambergris
Where they fit
When and where do Rose Dunes and Rose Absolue work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rose Dunes or Rose Absolue?
| Rose Dunes | Rose Absolue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rose Dunes and Rose Absolue?
Rose and oud typically don't play together, one's delicate, the other's dense. Rose Dunes is where they find each other, and something unexpected emerges.Rose Dunes
Some roses are decorative. This one has weight. The ambergris gives it an animal warmth that doesn't ask permission, it settles into skin and stays, drawing people in without announcement.Rose Absolue
The hunt
Where to buy Rose Dunes and Rose Absolue
| Rose Dunes | Rose Absolue | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $191.76ecosmetics | — |
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