Dunes Oud
meets Velvet Desert Oud.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Incense · Agarwood (Oud) · Musk
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with fruity; Concentration not recorded leads with amber. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Sahar Al Sharq Perfumes Dunes OudConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Desert OudConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Leading accords | fruity · oud · amber | amber · oud · smoky |
| Notes unique to this record | Raspberry, Bergamot, Lily, Jasmine | Amber |
| Longevity / 5 | 4.00 · 2 votes | 3.54 · 493 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.00 · 2 votes | 2.38 · 565 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
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Dunes Oud
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Velvet Desert Oud
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol, Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Linalool, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Limonene, Methyl 2-octynoate, CI 19140 (yellow 5), CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 17200 (red 33), Bht.
Current official US eau de parfum declaration. Limited editions, candles and hair mists are separate products. The brand updates its lists; check your bottle packaging for its specific formula.
Source: Dolce&Gabbana official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fruity and oud direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed amber and oud direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.