Dune vs First Pour l'Ete
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dune takes 4 of 5 categories.
DuneChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
First Pour l'EteChoose it for a fresh and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dune4/5
First Pour l'Ete0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dune
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dune
- Sillage & projection
- Dune
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DuneDiorFirst Pour l'EteVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
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
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDune
SillageDune
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
fresh100%
floral92%
rose84%
aldehydic77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCassis
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyAldehydesRoseLily
Base4-6 hrs
AmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Lily. Durations are only published for First Pour l'Ete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night15
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#22,664
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
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 →Van Cleef & Arpels First Pour l'Ete opens with a zesty sparkle of mandarin orange and tart cassis, instantly introducing an airy, sunny mood. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a clean floral heart featuring fresh peony, dewy rose, and classic soapy aldehydes. A delicate touch of lily adds garden fre…
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 First Pour l'Ete?
Dune takes 4 of 5 categories. Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes; First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dune or First Pour l'Ete?
Dune lasts longest (Dune 75/100, First Pour l'Ete 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dune or First Pour l'Ete?
Dune projects furthest (Dune 66/100, First Pour l'Ete 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dune and First Pour l'Ete smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Lily.
Is Dune or First Pour l'Ete better for summer or winter?
First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dune and First Pour l'Ete?
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. First Pour l'Ete has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Peony, Aldehydes, Rose and Lily, a base of Amber and Virginia Cedar.
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