Fragrance comparison

Dune Sun vs Dalistyle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,024 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dune Sun

Dior · 2003

4.13201 votes

Rank #9,830 FloralWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Dalistyle

Salvador Dali · 2002

3.49823 votes

Rank #37,579 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dune Sun takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dune Sun
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dalistyle
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Dune Sun6/7

Dalistyle1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dune SunDior

DalistyleSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.49/ 5 · 823 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerDune SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

201 votes

14%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

823 votes

Category winnerDune SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityDune Sun

SillageDune Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDalistyleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaLotusJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

LotusPearMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaGardeniaPeach Blossom

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodBerry FruitsVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Freesia and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDune SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex23

Women73

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2003

Reviews13

Overall rank#37,579

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched2002

Reviews0

Category winnerDune SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Dune Sun opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange and tangy black currant, immediately bringing to mind a sunny morning on the coast. The heart unfolds with airy lotus blossoms, fresh freesia, and creamy jasmine petals, giving the scent a watery floral character that feels light in humid heat. As it se…

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Dalistyle by Salvador Dali is a light, breezy fruity floral scent that opens with a crisp burst of sweet green pear, juicy mandarin orange, and dewy aquatic lotus. It smells like stepping into a cool morning shower with a luxury fruit soap, followed by the clean aroma of freshly laundered towels. As the initial citrus…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dune Sun or Dalistyle?

Dune Sun takes 6 of 7 categories. Dune Sun is rated 4.13/5 from 201 votes; Dalistyle is rated 3.49/5 from 823 votes. Choose Dune Sun for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dalistyle for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dune Sun or Dalistyle?

Dune Sun lasts longest (Dune Sun 66/100, Dalistyle 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dune Sun or Dalistyle?

Dune Sun projects furthest (Dune Sun 60/100, Dalistyle 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dune Sun and Dalistyle smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Freesia and Lotus.

Is Dune Sun or Dalistyle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dune Sun and Dalistyle?

Dune Sun has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Freesia, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Dalistyle has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Gardenia and Peach Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Berry Fruits.