All posts are free for everyone to read. JavaScript is disabled. You never know what youll find. Dune had to be different, not just from Poison, but from anything else available on them market. Perfect May 8, 2016 at 10:48am Reply, Victoria: Thank you! And I`wery disturbed. Plus, its distinctive and has a history for me, two things I look for in a perfume when wandering far from home. No bad or unnecessary reformulations. Dunes flanker was called Dune Sun and was launched in 1996. Like you, I find it comforting, elegant, serene. Like Victoria, Im also glad to see Dune belatedly getting its due: its tipped lately, to use the Gladwellian terminology. Do you have any info about Dune edt, is it still in production? 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In the end of the nineties until about ten years ago I almost exclusively wore Dune one could call it my signature scent at that time, but I had not concept of that, it just fitted so well. I think it's a great casual 'white shirt and jeans' fragrance, great for warmer weather. Its clean, dry, and almost masculine. I may be awakening in my students! Thanks so much for this review and for all of the others! Thats so much fun! The older Dune seems just a tad bit deeper and ever so slightly warmer. September 11, 2013 at 6:35am Reply, Aisha: I had forgotten how much I used to wear Dune for a brief period in my life right after college. Its singular, and it's hard to describe. I remember smelling it on me for the first time, walking across a rather bleak German market square after a visit to the local drugstore and do you know, the picture of that square is forever fixed in my mind together with this scent Christian Dior Miss Dior Rose Essence ~ new perfume, Christian Dior JAdore Infinissime ~ new fragrance, Rgime des Fleurs Chlo Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesnt smell like it used to. I dont really get the oriental richness as described. I regret that several years ago, before I fell down the rabbit hole, in a cleaning frenzy, I tossed the lovely talc powder. But, this review made me want to run out as soon as I can and smell Dune and Poison. And thank goodness someone in their august ranks feels that, 25 years on, the scent is still worth producing. Its not quite this, its not quite that, it evokes the beach without a synthetic aquatic accord, its dense and yet airy, mossy yet linen-smooth and sweet, beige but with a shimmer running through it. January 5, 2012 at 12:47pm Reply. It's a figgy, woody composition that is three dimensional, rather than flat like fragrances released nowadays. I had not detected that note in any vintage EDT or EDP. Sophia Grojsman uses another analogy that is easy to understand. It is funny because Dior is one of the most popular houses on basenotes and fragrantica but you rarely hear Dune Pour Homme mentioned at all.. All the talk is about Dior Homme, Fahrenheit, Eau Sauvage and all their flankers.. The very next day Victoria at Bois de Jasmin posted a marvelous Dune review. What is it with all those bling-encrusted bottles, anyway? Good review, thank you. and its top notes were almost gone but the base notes had the dark chocolate notes that some mention about Dune. Its absolutely one of my favorites, though I must admit Im puzzled by reviews that call it bleak or weird; I dont find it to be either of those. What launch did not disappoint? A sample of Dune was a gift from a friend when I was in France in 1993. And they stay there. I think it's a fantastic choice for the summer, especially if you don't like aquatics. For those who wrote that this is a love or hate fragrance and that sometimes you love it and some you dont, its due to various reasons. Just noticed that I got a JAdore set for Christmas I may regift this, should I? I didnt know that, but I am a Kate fan, so it is a nice tidbit. i dont have a large collection, but one that i July 29, 2022 at 12:34pm, Serge Lutens Sa Majeste la Rose : Perfume Review, Building Perfume Wardrobe Guide Part 5 : Essentials , 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kis The Encyclopedia of the Dead, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQSOMLQ0jv8, Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling and Trayee, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and Flowerbomb Extreme. It's woody and figgy, a slightly sweet type of fig more akin to the fig in Salvatore Ferragamo PH as opposed to a super fresh green vegetal fig like in Diptyque Philosykos. Loving perfume on the internet, since 2000. Classy, slim, elegant and to the point. Would happily read another review of a top twenty Perfume (for me at least). I dont often wear mine either, but I like having it around for when the mood strikes. Whenever I wear it, I feel like I am transported back in time and space, even if it is an imaginary place. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: dior, jean louis sieuzac. Really, Dune is just Dune.. I think youre safe for the moment, Angela, It is not just an anemic version of the breathtaking masterpiece, it is also a fraud. January 6, 2012 at 10:37am Reply. As for Diors, I like the line very much, but many of their classics just do not smell the same way anymore, so it seems pointless to recommend them. Independent perfume reviews and thoughts on the world of scent from a multi award winning writer, Dior Dune Pour Homme review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise (Olivier Cresp, Jean-Pierre Bethouart, 1997). I purchased the Dune Parfum in 15 mL (beautiful bottle!) My friend wore it for years and I associate it with her. You have a longstanding relationship with Dune! January 5, 2012 at 6:08am Reply, jtd: Hi, Victoria. Competing with Dior Poison would be hard because it became much more than a trendy idea; Poison was the quintessential smell of the 1980s. It sounds like a good kind of confusion, though. So, it is always interesting to revisit. It is the first thing I put on in the morning and the last thing I put on at night. I can see Dune being especially nice in the summer. When she stayed with us a few months ago she was wearing a Marc Jacobs. A classical pyramidal perfume is like a woman covered in several veilsas you remove the veils, you start seeing glimpses of her. It was my first fragrance after I came to the US. You two could share one bottle of Dune, then, and mail it back and forth! Thank you for your very clear explanation of monolithic fragrances. The former head of Parfum Christian Dior, Maurice Roger, said Dune was created as an antithesis to the demanding fragrances of the 1980s. Giorgios Ocean Dream. In 1993, Dune won a FiFi for Womens Fragrance of the Year in Limited Distribution. Id even go so far as to say that who disagrees with Dune, disagrees with me. I like the bottle a lot, too. Jean-Louis Sieuzacwas lead perfumer forDune. The smell of the sea, the brush, the sweet caramel of a food vendor* and a waft of the heady mix from one of the tents, a woman wearing the most expensive sun tan lotion and a citrus cologne. If anyone knows of some way to include a live blogroll widget on WordPress, please get in touch. I have never experienced it. January 5, 2012 at 12:44pm Reply, Victoria: I am glad to hear from someone who has been wearing Dune faithfully, because I meet few people today who are familiar with it. The parfum is contained in an elegant, matted-gold, lipstick-tube like container. I stumbled over my extrait in an antiques mall by chance. [Dior Dune Pour Homme review based on a sample obtained by me.]. Im glad its not advertised as much as the other perfumes and it should stay this way. July 29, 2014 at 5:00pm Reply. I read somewhere it`s been discontinued. (Besides that, now Im hungry.). Really, you think you cant pull it off? I let body chemistry do its thing, and I was relieved it still smelled the same all these years later. Star rating: 5 starsoutstanding/potential classic, 4 starsvery good, 3 starsadequate, 2 starsdisappointing, 1 starpoor. February 14, 2012 at 9:34am Reply, Susie Wetzel: Philomena, I dont want to buy a knock off of Dune. But that sure explains Dunes sudden popularity! Oh, I think it would be terrific on a man. November 27, 2014 at 10:55pm Reply, aurora.australis905: Hello! Victoria: Like hearing a minor key when you were expecting a major keysuch a great analogy. Please feel free to write to me at persolaise at gmail dot com or by using the email form on my Contact page. Dune stays rich in its fusty way, but close to the skin, like having washed with a scented soap. Then all of the sudden I want to wear it again. January 5, 2012 at 9:35am Reply, King: Dear V, such a spot on review. I hope that it makes sense! The site is not affiliated in any way to any brands*, wholesalers, retailers or organisations involved with the fragrance industry. Ive always been an admirer of Dune, from the moment my Mum let me smell the bottle she was given at the original Dubai launch. Fragrances back then had so many notes contributing to the final composition, creating a symphony of olfaction, rather than a string of simple accords like those released in the present. Maybe, it was discontinued in the US? For 7 years I couldnt get rid of that smell, it was impregnated in the furniture. Nevertheless, Dune undoubtedly deserves its place among perfume legends for its ability to speak soft and touch deeply. Dont know if this is true or not, just throwing it out there. The most recent ones are not as striking, but I still like them. just so it wont take or damage my dune fragrance.i dont rate it a 5, its a 10 out 10 to me. All content Dariush Alavi & Parfums Persolaise 2010-2022, unless stated otherwise. While my nose isnt as sharp as it once was, the differences between the two are extremely minimal to me. I will, however, resist this temptation. Am I the only one wearing a generous application of Dune today, thanks to Angela? Its nice that theres at least one Dior that the company hasnt utterly ruined in the last 12 months. Keep lookingI think my parfum mini was only a dollar. Its clean and benzoin-sterile, but skin-musky the musk is windswept. January 6, 2012 at 8:19pm Reply, Mezzodiva54: Some years back, after the failed attempt to resurrect some of the classic Coty fragrances, someone at Neiman Marcus told my husband that Dune was a copy of Ambre Antique (we had purchased the reissued AA from NM, and he had gone back looking for more). Dune is just a pleasure to wear I only find the current formulation a bit thin on me disappear quite fast. (And if youre ever feeling generous, I wonder if shed like Encens et Lavande?) You must log in or register to reply here. I currently have a small decant of vintage Dune. Love them both. I think it is the strongest and most persistent perfume ever created in modern times. So I gave it to someone who liked it. Thats funny I have the opposite reaction. After a couple of days, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amber are left behind, making it almost smell like a mans fragrance a bit. It really does remind me of dunes, of sunny places and smooth, crumbly minerals. I adore Dune. But I would be happy to send you some! And it works in almost all seasons and weather. January 5, 2012 at 9:58am Reply, patuxxa: I enjoy Dune but cant really wear it; still, back when I was a child and collected perfume adverts, Dune was one of my favorites (remember the closeup of the face looking like a dune? I then purchased very recently an (obviously reformulated) EDT in Duty Free and sure enough, it has been cleaned and is a rather simpler clean vanilla floral now by comparison to those vintage bottles from the 90s. It was given 5* on THE LIST where there are only about 20-30. Barely any flowers. I could almost hear the tent edges flapping in the wind, feel the small hard sand waves under the beach towel, hear the seagulls. Enjoyed Victorias and Angelas. Nothing else compares to it. I didnt know anything about notes nor understand quality, but there was just something so unique about it. Dune has been coming up a lot in comments to posts, and Ive seen a smattering of reviews over the past year or so. Bois De Jasmin A few spritzes in the morning will make it to dinner, no problem, but Im not sure it suits night. February 17, 2012 at 12:55pm Reply, Alityke: I have worn Dune on and off since its release. Available from major retailers and Dior boutiques. I bought a bottle of Dune when I dropped my daughter off at college this past fall, as we were shopping in Ulta before moving her into the dorm. Replies to my comments When I bought it, Dune has been on a market for a few years, but I did not find it too popular. Your associations with Dune sound so nice! I purchased a small bottle of EDT and loved it ..for a few weeks. Youre awesome Victoria! When I try Dune at the perfume counter, I do not smell the same Dune that I wore in 1991. When I woke up, we were about to land. The day after wearing Dune, a sweeter version of the fragrance infuses my sweater. December 10, 2021 at 5:08pm Reply, Rita: I love, love , love this wonderfull fragrance, its the only one i wear, besides my fragrance free-organic deodirant. It is one of the few fragrances my husband immediately recognizes. Chanel Les Eaux Paris-Paris Review Olivier Polge; 2022. except in posts/articles where perfumes from several brands are included and presented as part of a selection/collection (eg best of posts and lists). Last week, I told Robin Id like to review Dune for today. The Dior website lists Dunes notes as mandarin, peony, and vanilla. Only then it can be appreciated August 26, 2018 at 3:35pm Reply, Vanessa: I smelled Dune for the first time at a babysitting adress in the nineties, and was mesmerized. Its wonderful! But in its own unassuming way, with that polite fig opening and its unthreatening soapy-musky base, Dune Pour Homme managed to make its own mark on the 90s as a bridge between the pec-pumping beasts of the 80s and the more gender-fluid Dior Homme that would appear in 2005. It is lovely, though I rarely turn to it. (Whoa. I recall reading at one point that it has been reformulated (what quality 1990s frags haven't been, I ask rhetorically?) I was so surprised to realize Dune has never had flankers. (shhh! Nevertheless, Dune is more like a sip of lemonade, rather than a mouthful of hot chocolate. Dune remains my go-to scent. Im glad youve discovered it! If you're a fan of the style of fragrances from the late '90s, then you'll like Dune. than rummaging through the antique shops. I would love to smell it in extrait, but have never seen that. October 5, 2013 at 8:23pm Reply. It was spring, and still chilly, but after just a sniff I saw the mirage too. Its distressing to hear that a version of Dune was a simple vanilla floralafter all, thats what we have Vanilla Fields for. Its not bad year round, really. I love Dune. I am floored. I love Dune! Upon trying a fresh tester years later, I have a new respect for it. Thank you for your parfum recommendation. I also enjoy Allure, but it is much louder, so I find it tiresome after a while. Contemporary Dune EDT is still recognisable as the real thing and good. Just my own experience, of course. It sounds like youve been trying lots of perfume lately. I dont remember what it smelled like, except that I think I enjoyed smelling it on her. Ill keep looking. That sounds good.. I bet it smells great on you! It really doesnt smell like any other perfume, nor does it fit neatly into a typical category. For more information and to order a copy,please click here. Thanks!! I keep hearing that Safari is no longer in production (which accounts for the two backup bottles I have), but I often see it at online retailers. Im so happy to hear that youve enjoyed Dune! Sephora has alot ofChanel and Dior offerings. Paula: This is an amazingly written sincere review about Dune! I wouldnt be surprised at all. The Safari for men turn into rancid cheese on my skin. The current version of Dune edt smells like male cologne. What a bonus. Oh, and aint nothin wrong with Orange Julius down the shore (said by someone who grew up a half hour away from it). In LAir du Temps you smell this bitter green, spicy note up front, and nothing will lead you to expect that lush, sandalwood inflected drydown. Love the juice and the gorgeous bottle. Fragrantica notes list rose but any florals in here are not very prominent IMO. January 5, 2012 at 12:55pm Reply, sunsetsong: How interesting! In fact, it smells freakishly similar to Light Blue pour homme by Dolce & Gabbanna. It smelled exactly as I remembered it. Dune has been carrying me through wonderful and less wonderful times and it always, always rose to the occasion. Argh! Add this to the long list of classics that I havent yet smelled! I was exhausted, having had to wake up very early to be at the airport at such an ungodly hour, and nervy with anticipation of the coming interview. When I compared it with a tester at Macys, the new one seemed to have a different opening (more chemically), but the middle and dry down were spot on. I will add this - it has gotten me compliments but it doesn't smell very modern. My bottle is a recent purchase from Macys, and while I dont remember what the old one smells like, I think the recent rendition (which I think this one is) is close to the original (aka 1991), though I have no way of verifying my claim. Safari for women was DELICIOUS. And I agree that the dissonance is comfortable, not at all strange or unsettling. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. While Dune did not make the same splash as Poison, its legacy lives on both in fragrances that are directly inspired by it (Chanel Allure) and in compositions that rely on its technical innovations. The date of your post was 2012! Clean and fresh in high heat/humidity. Heres a link: Dior Dune Pour Homme review. Of course, no one can guarantee their freshness, but they were not expensive. The problem is that most of the places where it is available, the testers are old and rancid. On me it smells leathery more than anything else. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All I will spray the sample next time I pass. Good luck finding one! December 24, 2016 at 6:02am Reply, Konnie: I have worn only dune since it first came out. The loss of the little 30 ml bottle wont cause me to weep if my bags get lost dont trust the airlines since I paid so little for it at the drugstore in Germany. It is in my gym bag so that every other day, as I go to the gym and shower there, I wear it. In a way, I am glad that Dior is not diluting Dune with flankers and so on, but I am disappointed that its amazing line of products (parfum, excellent creams) was discontinued. And that was regardless of the concentration. Its truly the sign of a loved fragrance when its smell is confused in your mind with your personal smell and memories of a particular time. Dune was my younger sisters first signature scent (she moved on to Coco Mlle, and now is wearing a lavender-frankincense EO blend that she made herself), and I was Absolutely Forbidden to Wear It. In Dune or Tresor the warm oriental notes are clear even under the sparkling top notes. To my nose, it's even worse than Fahrenheit 32. :shocked: Absolutely underrated gem, the definition of clean/pleasant summer scent, maybe top 5 summer scent of all time. Our sea shore is shallow, you can walk ankle-deep for ever, so the waves dont crash, merely tumble gently in a fragrant foam. January 6, 2012 at 8:16pm Reply, Victoria: I was thinking that too! It has deep memories attached too, especially of an island off the coast of Normandy where the air is so salty and fresh. I rarely wear Dune, either, but that doesnt mean I dont crave it sometimes. Recently, Dior (LVMH) told this firm to keep their original formulations because from now on Dior would make their own. The facets of the original Dune are still there. Nice review. Angela, I am delighted that Dune is in the air and that more of people are talking about it. In 1993 I went by a perfume store here in Buenos Aires. Yes, as someone mentioned in the live chat, this was never meant to be a world-changing piece of work. This is a marvelous quick spritz before reading a little something as you slip into dreamland. January 5, 2012 at 9:20am Reply, Victoria: It is perhaps thinner in the drydown, but overall the current version compares really well. Gorgeous bottle. Dior does still make it AFAIK. have always been and still are property of the firm that created them, which I believe is Givaudan. White Gardenia Petals didnt move me at all, but Dune is a whole different creature. My bottle still smells of the ocean and the salt, which later dries to floral/musk. I guess it was just too good to be true that Dune never had flankers. However, everyone sees these things differently, which is why I love writing in the blog formatyou get all sorts of viewpoints, and it makes exploring fragrance more fun. I remember the bottleprettybut thats all. Persolaise.com features reviews of perfumes, interviews with fragrance industry figures and general articles related to the world of scent. I knew I was right. It always makes me take notice (even today its singular) but theres nothing disturbing. Many people dont know this but Diors classic formulas (miss dior 1947, fahrenheit, dune, etc.) sent it back. I couldnt believe it but a spritz and it was there, but very briefly. I wonder if I will be able to love it quite so much as I did back then. The difficult goal of creating a big, softspoken fragrance was set by Diors fragrance development team as it considered its next big launch in the early 1990s. I wonder if you could expand on your comment about its non-pyramidal structure: on the one hand, you state that it reveals its heart straight away, but then you suggest that it brings out certain aspects one by one. Perhaps it has gone a little off. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. Some years later, Im still fascinated how such perfume isnt a product from a niche house. Still, sometimes I cant stand it. Ugh! Thank you very much indeed. Its also really surprisingly inexpensive for such quality. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! And its sillage is quite strong. Somehow, I can understand why you gave away the Dune. No doubt this is a perfume to be reckoned with. December 23, 2021 at 9:32am Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the Dune I love everything about this fragrance Christian Dior: its unusual fresh oriental scent; its mellifluous name; and its winged bottle that fits so comfortably into the palm of my hand. This has no bearing on the content of the reviews.
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