Dune vs Enigmatic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dune takes 5 of 7 categories.
DuneChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
EnigmaticChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dune5/7
Enigmatic2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dune
- Community sentiment
- Dune
- Longevity
- Dune
- Sillage & projection
- Dune
- Value for money
- Enigmatic
- Versatility
- Enigmatic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DuneDiorEnigmaticElodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 28%Had 48%Want 25%
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
22%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
32 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 winnerEnigmaticBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
white floral90%
vanilla80%
woody70%
powdery60%
sweet50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
OrangeMandarin OrangeLily
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Enigmatic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night54
Category winnerEnigmaticMost 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#36,924
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Enigmatic by Elode provides an accessible everyday balance between bright fruit and gentle sweetness. The scent begins with a lively burst of sweet orange and juicy mandarin orange, accented by fresh lily petals. As the initial freshness settles, soft jasmine and classic rose bring a gentle floral heart that feels cle…
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 Enigmatic?
Dune takes 5 of 7 categories. Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes; Enigmatic is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Enigmatic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dune or Enigmatic?
Dune lasts longest (Dune 75/100, Enigmatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dune or Enigmatic?
Dune projects furthest (Dune 66/100, Enigmatic 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dune and Enigmatic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Dune or Enigmatic better for summer or winter?
For summer, Enigmatic is the stronger pick. For winter, Dune is the stronger pick. Enigmatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dune and Enigmatic?
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. Enigmatic has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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