Dior 1991 Parfum

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Dune

by Dominique Ropion , Jean-Louis Sieuzac , Nejla Barbir

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Dior Dune is a Parfum launched in 1991, created by Dominique Ropion, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, and Nejla Barbir. Dune opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Rosewood, and Peony, settles into a heart of Wallflower, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Dior's Dune carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Dior Dune is a legendary scent, lauded for its complex, melancholic beauty. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance, with a unique salty-spicy edge that some find bracing and others find challenging. Definitely a masterpiece for those who appreciate grandeur in a bottle.
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Dune Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its richness and bold character, especially in the parfum concentration, Dune is perhaps a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual depth makes it ideal for dates and more formal gatherings. While some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear, its intensity suits occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dune opens with an intriguing blend of aldehydic brightness, mandarin, and the dry woodiness of rosewood, softened by a hint of peony. The heart blooms into a rich floral bouquet of lily, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, spiced by wallflower and classic rose. A deep, warm embrace of vanilla, ambergris, and patchouli anchors the base, entwined with earthy oakmoss and creamy sandalwood, creating a scent that evokes a sun-drenched, windswept landscape.

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