Fragrance comparison

Dune Sun vs Identite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 217 ratings analysed

Dune Sun

Dior · 2003

4.13201 votes

Rank #9,830 FloralWoody

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71%scent match

Closely related

Identite

Rene Lezard

4.0016 votes

Rank #38,428 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dune Sun
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Identite
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dune Sun2/4

Identite2/4

Ratings & consensus: Dune Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Identite
Sillage & projection: Identite
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

IdentiteRene Lezard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 26%Had 49%Want 26%

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

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIdentite

SillageIdentite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, powdery and floral

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

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotYuzu

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Freesia and Jasmine. 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

Spring50

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex23

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2003

Reviews13

Overall rank#38,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Identite opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and tart black currant. As the citrus settles, soft freesia and rose meet a creamy base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla. It leans dry, woody, and slightly powdery, making it a quiet choice for crisp autumn mornings at the office or weekend errands.

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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 Identite?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dune Sun is rated 4.13/5 from 201 votes; Identite is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose Dune Sun for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Identite for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dune Sun or Identite?

Identite lasts longest (Identite 80/100, Dune Sun 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dune Sun or Identite?

Identite projects furthest (Identite 67/100, Dune Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dune Sun and Identite smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Dune Sun or Identite better for summer or winter?

Dune Sun suits daytime wear; Identite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dune Sun and Identite?

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. Identite has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.