Dolce & Gabbana 2021 EDP

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Velvet Black Patchouli

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Velvet Black Patchouli opens with Papyrus, Davana, and Blood Orange, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Coriander, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Caramel. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Black Patchouli carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Velvet Black Patchouli struggles to live up to its name, baffling some with its lack of prominent patchouli. It’s an elegant, aromatic scent, but its weak performance, especially for the price, makes it a bit of a letdown for many.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
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Velvet Black Patchouli 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

While initially strong, the fragrance quickly becomes a skin scent, making it suitable for intimate date nights and cooler evening wear. Its elegant character suits formal occasions, but poor longevity and sillage mean it might not last a full workday or casual outing.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Don't be fooled by the 'Black Patchouli' - this one's more about aromatic woods and a touch of gourmand sweetness. It opens with an intriguing blend of papyrus and blood orange, offering a dry, almost dusty woodiness lifted by a bright, juicy citrus. The heart introduces clary sage and a surprisingly subtle patchouli, which some find too demure. The dry down is where the sweetness finally makes its entrance, with creamy vanilla, rich caramel, and tonka bean providing a delectable, almost chocolatey warmth that lingers close to the skin.

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