Dolce & Gabbana 2021 Edp

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Velvet Black Patchouli

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 5%
Fruity 10%
Green 11%
Sweet 28%
Warm 16%
Woody 17%
Earthy 21%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
91%
Patchouli
81%
Vanilla
73%
Sweet
65%

Notes

Top Notes

Papyrus 41% Davana 31% Blood Orange 28%

Heart Notes

Patchouli 44% Clary Sage 29% Coriander 27%

Base Notes

Vanilla 34% Tonka Bean 33% Caramel 33%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

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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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