Dolce & Gabbana 2014 EDP

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Dolce & Gabbana Dolce is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Dolce opens with Papaya and Neroli, settles into a heart of Water Lily, White Amaryllis, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Dolce & Gabbana's Dolce carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Dolce is a delicate, watery floral with a serene, understated elegance. Its radiant white flowers and gentle musk evoke a breezy Sicilian garden, making it ideal for springtime and office wear.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
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Dolce Eau de 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The clean, watery florals and gentle green-citrus opening shine in spring and summer, matching lighter clothing and warmer days. Its soft, non-heavy musky drydown makes it less suited for winter's cold or autumn's depth.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Dolce's airy, non-intrusive sillage and transparent florals make it ideal for daytime, office, and relaxed settings. It is too subtle for high-glamour formals and lacks the sharpness for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Dolce Eau de Parfum opens with the dewy freshness of neroli and papaya flower, unfolding into a luminous bouquet of white amaryllis, water lily, and narcissus. The heart is airy yet creamy, evoking petals floating on a tranquil pond. A soft, musky base with hints of cashmeran and powder leaves a skin-close, gently sensual impression. The overall effect is fresh, romantic, and quietly sophisticated, conjuring the image of sunlit Sicilian gardens in full bloom.

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