Dune vs Arpège
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dune takes 6 of 7 categories.
DuneChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Dune6/7
Arpège1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dune
- Community sentiment
- Dune
- Longevity
- Dune
- Sillage & projection
- Dune
- Value for money
- Arpège
- Versatility
- Dune
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DuneDiorArpègeLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerDuneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
12,689 votes
40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
Category winnerDuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDune
SillageDune
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArpègeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk
Top
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDuneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#997
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir
Launched1991
Reviews360
Overall rank#1,096
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerDuneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior 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…
Reviews →Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dune or Arpège?
Dune takes 6 of 7 categories. Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dune or Arpège?
They last about the same: Dune 75/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dune or Arpège?
Projection is very close: Dune 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.
Do Dune and Arpège smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Dune or Arpège better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dune is the stronger pick. For winter, Dune is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dune and Arpège?
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. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.
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