Dolce & Gabbana 2023 EDP

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Q by Dolce & Gabbana

by Daphné Bugey

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Dolce & Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Daphné Bugey. Q by Dolce & Gabbana opens with Lemon, Blood Orange, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Heliotrope and Cherry, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Dolce & Gabbana's Q by Dolce & Gabbana carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This "Queen" might not reign long, with a polarising blend of citrus and an elusive cherry note that left many disappointed. Some found it a refreshing, clean scent ideal for summer, while others described it as nothing more than an overpriced, generic lemon cleaner with abysmal longevity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance, definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Woody
  • Sweet
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Q by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon43%
Blood Orange35%
Jasmine22%
Heartas listed
Cherry59%
Heliotrope41%
Baseas listed
Musk52%
Cedar48%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light citrusy and musky profile, combined with generally poor longevity and sillage, makes it suitable for office wear and casual settings where an unobtrusive scent is preferred. It's too subdued for formal occasions and lacks the alluring depth for most dates, but its clean, energising character works well for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, COUMARIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

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

2 other shops' lists name 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

Imagine a vibrant splash of blood orange and lemon on a sunny day, with a hint of jasmine adding a delicate floral touch. The heart promises a juicy cherry but often delivers a mere whisper, blending into a soft, powdery heliotrope. The dry-down settles into a clean musk and cedar, offering a gentle warmth that unfortunately fades all too quickly. It's a citrus-forward scent, light and airy, with an unexpected green undercurrent for some.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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