Dolce & Gabbana 2011 EDP

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Velvet Desire

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Velvet Desire opens with White Amaryllis, Gardenia, and Frangipani, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Champaca, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Peru Balsam. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Desire carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Velvet Desire is a stunning, plush white floral that screams 'classy lady'. It's a creamy, timeless tuberose bomb, unapologetically feminine and luxurious. If you love a rich, heady floral, this is pure gold. Some find it a bit too heady or soapy initially, so sample before you splurge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
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Velvet Desire 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent initial projection and rich, white floral nature make it less suitable for an office, as some find it heady. However, it's perfect for dates and formal events, exuding elegance and sensuality, and can work for casual wear if applied lightly.

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

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

Opens with an intoxicating bouquet of creamy white florals, predominantly gardenia and frangipani, lending a rich, almost tropical lushness. This quickly deepens into a warm, unctuous tuberose heart, supported by jasmine and orange blossom, creating a scent that feels both classic and beautifully rounded. The base arrives with a subtle embrace of amber, cinnamon, and vanilla, adding a soft, sensual warmth without steering it into gourmand territory.

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