Dolce & Gabbana 2019 EDP

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Dolce Peony

by Christophe Raynaud

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Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Peony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Christophe Raynaud. Dolce Peony opens with Cyclamen, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, Peony, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Mirabelle Plum, Patchouli, Honey, and Ambroxan. Dolce & Gabbana's Dolce Peony carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This flanker promises a peony star but delivers a divisive plum and honey-led fruity floral with fleeting performance. Some call it happy and fresh, others a cheap body spray that induces headaches.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Elegant
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Dolce Peony 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light, and delicate nature makes it suitable for casual day wear and even sport. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it's not ideal for formal events or dates where you want your scent to last and make a statement.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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 Peony opens with a juicy burst of pear and a hint of piquant pink pepper, quickly ushering in a sweet, prominent Mirabelle plum note. A soft floral heart of peony and freesia emerges, often playing second fiddle to the fruit. The drydown features a comforting touch of honey and a subtle earthiness from patchouli, underscored by a whisper of ambroxan.

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