Dolce & Gabbana 2017 EDP

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Velvet Amber Sun

by Frank Voelkl

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sun is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Frank Voelkl. Velvet Amber Sun opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Smoke, Sandalwood, Pepper, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Oud, Patchouli, Cinnamon, and Tonka Bean. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Amber Sun carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly luxurious amber experience that's both spiritual and seductive. Velvet Amber Sun is divisive for some, but for amber lovers, it's a deep, rich, and perfectly balanced stunner often compared favourably to more famous-but-discontinued heavy hitters.
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  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Velvet Amber Sun 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with the rich, warm, and somewhat smoky profile, make it more suitable for evening wear and special occasions. While some might wear it casually, it's generally too opulent for the office or sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Velvet Amber Sun opens with a warm, almost edible blend of vanilla and ylang-ylang, softened by balsamic labdanum. It swiftly deepens into a smoky, spicy heart where sandalwood and black pepper intertwine with a touch of coriander, leading to a truly opulent base. Here, a prominent oud merges with creamy tonka bean, sweet cinnamon, and a rich tapestry of resins like frankincense, myrrh, and benzoin, creating an intoxicating, long-lasting aroma.

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