Fragrance comparison

Dune Sun vs Deep Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7,753 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dune Sun

Dior · 2003

4.13201 votes

Rank #9,830 FloralWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,569 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dune Sun takes 5 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.
Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dune Sun5/7

Deep Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dune SunDior

Deep RedHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%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

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

7,552 votes

Category winnerDune SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDune Sun

SillageDune Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value65

Category winnerDeep RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaLotusJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeBlack CurrantClementineMandarin OrangePear

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerGinger flowerTuberoseFreesiaHibiscus Seed

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCalifornia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Freesia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Deep Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day66

Night100

Category winnerDune SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex23

Women73

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2003

Reviews13

Overall rank#1,569

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerDeep RedHigher 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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Hugo Boss Deep Red is a warm, fruity floral perfume with a dark, spicy bite that feels bold and grounded. It opens with a vibrant splash of blood orange, tangy black currant, and juicy clementine that immediately catches your attention. As the bright citrus settles, warm ginger and creamy tuberose take center stage, g…

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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 Deep Red?

Dune Sun takes 5 of 7 categories. Dune Sun is rated 4.13/5 from 201 votes; Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes. Choose Dune Sun for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dune Sun or Deep Red?

Dune Sun lasts longest (Dune Sun 66/100, Deep Red 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dune Sun or Deep Red?

Dune Sun projects furthest (Dune Sun 60/100, Deep Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dune Sun and Deep Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is Dune Sun or Deep Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dune Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Red is the stronger pick. Dune Sun suits daytime wear; Deep Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dune Sun and Deep Red?

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. Deep Red has top notes of Blood Orange, Black Currant, Clementine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Ginger flower, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and California Cedar.