Fragrance comparison

First Pour l'Ete vs Dune

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13,347 ratings analysed

First Pour l'Ete

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1724 votes

Rank #22,664 FreshFloral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Dune

Dior · 1991

3.9513,323 votes

Rank #997 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dune takes 4 of 5 categories.

First Pour l'Ete
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dune
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

First Pour l'Ete0/5

Dune4/5

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

First Pour l'EteVan Cleef & Arpels

DuneDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.95/ 5 · 13,323 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerDuneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

39%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

12,689 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDune

SillageDune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyAldehydesRoseLily

Base4-6 hrs

AmberVirginia Cedar

Top

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony

Heart

LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Aldehydes and Rose. Durations are only published for First Pour l'Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night15

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex25

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#997

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir

Launched1991

Reviews360

Category winnerDuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Dior 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…

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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, First Pour l'Ete or Dune?

Dune takes 4 of 5 categories. First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, First Pour l'Ete or Dune?

Dune lasts longest (Dune 75/100, First Pour l'Ete 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Pour l'Ete or Dune?

Dune projects furthest (Dune 66/100, First Pour l'Ete 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Pour l'Ete and Dune smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Aldehydes and Rose.

Is First Pour l'Ete or Dune better for summer or winter?

First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Pour l'Ete and Dune?

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. 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.