Dolce & Gabbana 2012 EDP

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Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme

by Martine Pallix , Jean-Pierre Mary

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Dolce & Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Martine Pallix and Jean-Pierre Mary. Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Marshmallow, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Dolce & Gabbana's Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive one, this. For some, it's a soft, dreamy cloud of raspberry and marshmallow. For others, it's a bland, musky nothing that smells of baby wipes or air freshener. Best sniffed before buying, you picky lot.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Feminine
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
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Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Overall a versatile scent for daily wear, with many reviewers finding it appropriate for the office due to its soft sillage and inoffensive nature. Its sweet and feminine character, mentioned by several users, makes it suitable for date nights and casual outings. However, the sweet and powdery accords might be too informal for official events or sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE,BHT, CI 17200 (RED 33), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 42090 (BLUE 1)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

It opens with a bright burst of raspberry and mandarin, given a delicate edge by neroli. As it settles, a sweet, fluffy marshmallow accord emerges, blending seamlessly with soft jasmine and orange blossom. The drydown is a warm, powdery embrace of vanilla, sandalwood, and heliotrope, creating a comforting, feminine aura.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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