WS-D-1991

Dune

1991Men

woody up front, then amber, settling into balsamic.

Dune by Dior is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Dune was launched in 1991. Dune was created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir and Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peony; middle notes are Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Amber,…

woody amber balsamic warm spicy

Noses: Dominique Ropion · Jean-Louis Sieuzac · Nejla Barbir

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peony
Heart· 2–4h
Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower, Jasmine, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

67%

44%

42%

39%

36%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall35%Summer25%Winter23%Spring17%Day59%Night41%Wears female49%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Dune smell like?

woody up front, then amber, settling into balsamic. Dominant accords: woody, amber, balsamic.

What notes are in Dune?

Top: Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peony. Heart: Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower, Jasmine, Rose. Base: Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk.

How long does Dune last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Dune loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Dune best for?

Fall is the top pick (35%). Summer is second at 25%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Dune?

Day wear leads at 59%. Night is a secondary pick at 41%.

Is Dune for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 49% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Dune?

Composed by Dominique Ropion and Jean-Louis Sieuzac and Nejla Barbir. Released in 1991.