Dolce & Gabbana 2009 EDT

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L'Impératrice

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Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. L'Impératrice opens with Kiwi, Rhubarb, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, and Watermelon, and dries down to a base of Lemon Tree, Musk, and Sandalwood. Dolce & Gabbana's L'Impératrice carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A burst of watermelon and kiwi on a musky, ozonic base, L'Impératrice is an iconic fruity-aquatic that radiates fun, sunshine, and confidence. A staple for those craving easy, vibrant freshness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Energetic
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L'Impératrice Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Its juicy fruits, watery and ozonic freshness, and delicate florals make it perfect for spring and summer, while the lack of warmth and depth makes it less suitable for colder months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, light projection and bright personality suit daytime, casual, and sporty settings, while its fun, playful vibe works well for dates but is a bit too informal for formal occasions.

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

L'Impératrice bursts open with lush kiwi and mouthwatering watermelon, instantly conjuring a sense of sparkling fruit salad on a summer day. Crisp rhubarb and pink pepper add tartness and lift, while delicate cyclamen and jasmine swirl through the heart like a soft floral breeze. The musky, watery base with subtle sandalwood and lemon tree keeps things clean and breezy, evoking the feeling of sunlight on dewy grass. Effortlessly modern and lively, it's a radiant, energetic scent that leaves a trail of juicy freshness.

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