Fragrance comparison

Dune Sun vs Et Plus Si Affinites

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

Dune Sun

Dior · 2003

4.13201 votes

Rank #9,253 FloralWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Et Plus Si Affinites

Chantal Thomass

3.8238 votes

Rank #56,082 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Et Plus Si Affinites takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dune Sun
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Et Plus Si Affinites
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dune Sun3/7

Et Plus Si Affinites4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dune Sun
Community sentiment: Dune Sun
Longevity: Et Plus Si Affinites
Sillage & projection: Et Plus Si Affinites
Value for money: Et Plus Si Affinites
Versatility: Et Plus Si Affinites
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

Et Plus Si AffinitesChantal Thomass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%

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

32%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerDune SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEt Plus Si Affinites

SillageEt Plus Si Affinites

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEt Plus Si AffinitesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

woody86%

fresh72%

white floral58%

fruity44%

rose30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, 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

PomegranatePeonyMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaJasmineLotus

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Lotus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Et Plus Si Affinites, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer40

Fall70

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerEt Plus Si AffinitesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex23

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2003

Reviews13

Overall rank#56,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Chantal Thomass Et Plus Si Affinites delivers a tart burst of ruby pomegranate alongside sweet mandarin orange. Crisp peony petals unfurl immediately behind the fruit. It feels brisk. Watery lotus and fresh freesia soon take over, steering the composition into a clean floral direction that feels crisp and uplifting. T…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dune Sun or Et Plus Si Affinites?

Et Plus Si Affinites takes 4 of 7 categories. Dune Sun is rated 4.13/5 from 201 votes; Et Plus Si Affinites is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes. Choose Dune Sun for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Et Plus Si Affinites for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dune Sun or Et Plus Si Affinites?

They last about the same: Et Plus Si Affinites 68/100, Dune Sun 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dune Sun or Et Plus Si Affinites?

Et Plus Si Affinites projects furthest (Et Plus Si Affinites 75/100, Dune Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dune Sun and Et Plus Si Affinites smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Lotus and Jasmine.

Is Dune Sun or Et Plus Si Affinites better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dune Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Et Plus Si Affinites is the stronger pick. Dune Sun suits daytime wear; Et Plus Si Affinites suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dune Sun and Et Plus Si Affinites?

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. Et Plus Si Affinites has top notes of Pomegranate, Peony and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.