Dolce & Gabbana 2017 EDP

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Velvet Cypress

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Cypress is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Velvet Cypress opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cypress, Galbanum, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Cypress carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive woody-green, Velvet Cypress gets a mixed bag of opinions. Some find it elegant and long-lasting, while others deem it uninspired and lacking projection. Try before you buy, but expect a clean, fresh cypress hit.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Woody
  • Soft
  • Romantic
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Velvet Cypress Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon53%
Bergamot47%
Heartas listed
Cypress48%
Clary Sage28%
Galbanum24%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and generally subtle projection make it suitable for casual wear or the office, where it won't overpower. The fresh, green notes lend themselves well to daytime activities and even sports, but it lacks the gravitas or romance for formal events or a date night.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

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 Cypress opens with a bright, zesty burst of Sicilian lemon, quickly transitioning to the star of the show: a crisp, natural cypress heart. This green, aromatic core is deepened by the subtly bitter galbanum and herbaceous clary sage, adding an earthy sophistication. The dry-down settles into a warm, inviting cedar base, rounding out the initial sharpness with a comforting woody embrace.

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