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dune dune old

1991 · For women · Woody

dune dune old by Christian Dior was launched in 1991, a woody fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by woody, amber and balsamic. Key notes: Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Wallflower.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, amber, balsamic
Key notesLily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower, Jasmine
Community rating3.99/5 from 13,063 votes

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Accord profile

woody16%amber12%balsamic10%warm spicy10%powdery9%citrus9%sweet9%white floral9%floral8%aldehydic8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Dune (1991) opens with a bright but weighted top: Brazilian rosewood and aldehydes give a dry, slightly soapy lift, while mandarin, bergamot and peony add a cool citrus-floral shimmer. It is not a fresh cologne opening — the aldehydes and wood set a tone of quiet vintage formality from the first minutes.

The heart turns floral and full: lily, ylang-ylang, wallflower, jasmine and rose build a rounded, slightly honeyed bouquet. The base is where Dune earns its Oriental Woody label — amber, sandalwood, benzoin, oakmoss, vanilla, patchouli and musk create a warm, balsamic, powdery finish with a soft spicy hum. Collectors should expect a dense, retro composition rather than a light modern scent. It suits wearers who like vintage amber-woods with floral depth, and works best in cool weather or evening wear. Sample first if you are sensitive to aldehydes or oakmoss.

中文簡介

Dune(1991)以巴西玫瑰木、醛、柑橘與牡丹開場,帶乾爽微皂感與清涼花香,並非清新古龍水式開端。中調由百合、依蘭、桂竹香、茉莉與玫瑰組成圓潤帶蜜意的花束。基調以琥珀、檀香、安息香、橡苔、香草、廣藿香與麝香收結,呈現溫暖、香脂感與粉質餘韻,並有淡淡辛香。整體是濃密復古的東方木質結構,適合喜歡老派琥珀木質與花香層次的人,秋冬或晚間使用較佳。對醛或橡苔敏感者宜先試香。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
Namedune dune old
Launched1991
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded17
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in dune dune old?

dune dune old by Christian Dior: top notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peony; heart notes are Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Wallflower, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

What accords does dune dune old have?

The dominant accords recorded for dune dune old are woody (100.0%); amber (76.5%); balsamic (60.8%); warm spicy (59.7%); powdery (57.2%).

When was dune dune old launched?

dune dune old by Christian Dior was first released in 1991.

What does dune dune old smell like?

dune dune old is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Wallflower.

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