Glow after Dark vs Dune
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dune takes 5 of 7 categories.
Glow after DarkChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
DuneChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Glow after Dark1/7
Dune5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dune
- Community sentiment
- Dune
- Longevity
- Dune
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Glow after Dark
- Versatility
- Dune
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Glow after DarkJennifer LopezDuneDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 1,198 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
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 hate28%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate
1,198 votes
39%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
12,689 votes
Category winnerDuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDune
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGlow after DarkBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
tropical61%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PassionfruitWhite CherryMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomRosePeony
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMuskOakmossWhite Woods
Top
Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
LilyYlang-YlangWallflowerJasmineRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVanillaPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Peony. Durations are only published for Glow after Dark, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day24
Night100
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDuneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,542
PerfumerGabriela Chelariu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#997
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir
Launched1991
Reviews360
Category winnerDuneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJennifer Lopez Glow after Dark takes the clean identity of the original glow jennifer lopez pillar and turns it upside down for evening wear. It opens with an energetic blast of juicy white cherry, tart passionfruit, and sweet mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit settles into a lush floral bouquet …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Glow after Dark or Dune?
Dune takes 5 of 7 categories. Glow after Dark is rated 3.74/5 from 1,198 votes; Dune is rated 3.95/5 from 13,323 votes. Choose Glow after Dark for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dune for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Glow after Dark or Dune?
Dune lasts longest (Dune 75/100, Glow after Dark 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Glow after Dark or Dune?
Projection is very close: Glow after Dark 66/100, Dune 66/100 for sillage.
Do Glow after Dark and Dune smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Peony.
Is Glow after Dark or Dune better for summer or winter?
For summer, Glow after Dark is the stronger pick. For winter, Glow after Dark is the stronger pick. Glow after Dark suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Glow after Dark and Dune?
Glow after Dark has top notes of Passionfruit, White Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and White Woods. 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.
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