Side by side

Libertine vs. Dune

Libertine

Vivienne Westwood

EDT2000

70^%

Clearly related

Is Libertine better than Dune?

Dune rates higher with the community.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Gender alignment

OakmossMuskPatchouliRoseBergamot

citrussweetwhite floralwoody

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 Libertine and Dune?

Key facts: Libertine vs. Dune
	Libertine	Dune
Concentration	EDT	Eau de Toilette
Launched	2000	1991
Gender	Female	Female
Perfumer	Martin Gras	Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion
Best season	Spring	Summer

Scent DNA

How do Libertine and Dune smell?

Libertine

Citrus

Fruity

Sweet

White Floral

Earthy

Mossy

Tropical

Woody

Dune

Woody

Amber

Balsamic

White Floral

Sweet

Aldehydic

Warm Spicy

Powdery

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Libertine and Dune share?

Top

PineappleGrapefruitPassion Fruit

AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony

Heart

HoneysuckleLily of the ValleyRoseBergamot

Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliAmberLabdanum

SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Floral Notes

HoneysuckleLily of the ValleyPassion FruitRose

Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony

Citric Notes

GrapefruitBergamot

Bergamot

Earthy Notes

Patchouli

Mossy Notes

Oakmoss

Musk

Where they fit

When and where do Libertine and Dune work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Libertine or Dune?

Community verdict: Libertine vs. Dune
	Libertine	Dune
Score	3.5/5	4/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	moderate	strong

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What do reviewers say about Libertine and Dune?

Libertine occupies a curious middle ground: fruity enough to be playful, chypre enough to mean business. The tropical sweetness never fully takes over.Libertine

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

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