Dolce & Gabbana 2020 EDP

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Dolce Shine

by Marie Salamagne

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Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Shine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Marie Salamagne. Dolce Shine opens with Quince, Grapefruit, and Mango, settles into a heart of Salt, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood. Dolce & Gabbana's Dolce Shine carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is sunshine in a bottle, if you can get past the polarizing artificial opening. Some love its bright, carefree fruitiness, while for others, it's a screechy, synthetic mess that evokes cleaning products. A summery scent that you'll either adore or dismiss.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Bright
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Dolce Shine 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light, and airy profile makes it perfect for casual outings and sport, with many reviewers suggesting it for sunny days and picnics. The moderate longevity and sillage keep it suitable for office wear, but its distinctly joyful, casual vibe isn't ideal for formal settings.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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 Shine bursts open with a juicy hit of mango and tart grapefruit, soon mellowing into a sun-drenched heart of white florals like jasmine and tuberose, with a distinctive solar and ozonic quality. A subtle hint of salt adds a beachy nuance before it settles into a soft, woody musk base, giving it a comforting, warm skin feel.

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