Fragrance comparison

Blonde Rose vs Dune

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 13,580 ratings analysed

Blonde Rose

Clean

3.30257 votes

Rank #42,742 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Dune

Dior · 1991

3.9513,323 votes

Rank #972 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dune takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blonde Rose
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dune
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Blonde Rose1/7

Dune6/7

Ratings & consensus: Dune
Community sentiment: Dune
Longevity: Dune
Sillage & projection: Dune
Value for money: Dune
Versatility: Blonde Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dune

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Blonde RoseClean

DuneDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 47%Had 23%Want 30%

3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerDuneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

34%Dislike

3%Hate

257 votes

39%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

12,689 votes

Category winnerDuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDune

SillageDune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh91%

rose83%

powdery74%

musky65%

aldehydic56%

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesWater Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosePeonyJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskCedarSandalwood

Top

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony

Heart

LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Blonde Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall76

Winter33

Day100

Night30

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlonde RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex26

Women50

Men3

Unisex25

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#972

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir

Launched1991

Reviews360

Category winnerDuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blonde Rose by Clean takes a brisk, non-traditional path through floral woody musk territory. The opening hits with crisp aldehydes and clear water notes, creating an airy, soap-washed freshness that feels immediately cool and clean. As the top settles, a fresh floral heart of rose, peony, and jasmine unfolds without …

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Dior Dune smells like warm, sun-baked coastal sand and dry cedar wood on a breezy late summer afternoon. Instead of leaning on sugary fruits or heavy vanilla syrup, Dune opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of aldehydes, zesty mandarin orange, and dry Brazilian rosewood. As the bright opening settles on your skin, gent…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blonde Rose or Dune?

Dune takes 6 of 7 categories. Blonde Rose is rated 3.30/5 from 257 votes; Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes. Choose Blonde Rose for a woody and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blonde Rose or Dune?

Dune lasts longest (Dune 75/100, Blonde Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blonde Rose or Dune?

Dune projects furthest (Dune 66/100, Blonde Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blonde Rose and Dune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Blonde Rose or Dune better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blonde Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Dune is the stronger pick. Blonde Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blonde Rose and Dune?

Blonde Rose has top notes of Aldehydes and Water Notes, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Dune has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.