Dune pour Homme Dior 1997 Eau de Toilette

I bought the 1997 Vintage on Ebay out of interest, original packaging with batch code on the plastic film, year of manufacture 1997 (!). The color is straw yellow. In comparison, the current batch (spring 2023) is light green. You read a lot that the old Dune was so much better and the new one had zero performance. In direct comparison, the 1997 is significantly sweeter and this sweetness really does last longer. It is somewhat reminiscent of the top note of a jar of honey. There is also vanilla and a very slight hint of rose. Of course, the whole thing is subject to the ageing of 26 years (!!), which means that the fragrance will have been different again after production.

The current version smelled like nothing at all in the store. Probably anosmia after too much testing - or tester aged in the bright LED light. Anyway, bought it anyway. Result: The new Dune is brilliant. The desert dunes are much more pronounced in this one. After the top note has faded, it is less sweet than the 1997, much drier and reminiscent of sand. Floral notes are very subtle and it is mainly reminiscent of fig leaves - I don't know what a fig leaf smells like, but it definitely gives the impression. The scent is absolutely unique and I can recommend it without reservation. There are no synthetic impressions or "artificial fresh woodiness". After drydown in clothing, the smell is also completely gone.
10/10