Dolce & Gabbana 2016 EDP

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Velvet Ginestra

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Ginestra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Velvet Ginestra opens with Broom, Linden Tree, and Lydia Broom, settles into a heart of Citrus, Violet, and Beeswax, and dries down to a base of Benzoin. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Ginestra carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Velvet Ginestra is a polarising scent - some find it a unique, creamy, honeyed floral masterpiece, while others are disappointed by its 'old style' vibe and fleeting beauty. Expect a journey, not a destination.
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  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Feminine
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Velvet Ginestra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Linden Tree38%
Lydia Broom32%
Broom30%
Heartas listed
Beeswax45%
Violet29%
Citrus27%
Baseas listed
Benzoin100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and the office, without being too overwhelming. The unique floral and honeyed notes could be interesting for a date, but it's perhaps too subtle for formal events and definitely not a sport scent.

About

Imagine strolling through a sun-drenched spring meadow where the golden broom flowers release their warm, pollen-dusted aroma, softened by the sweet, green caress of linden blossom. Zesty citrus notes lift the initial warmth, before melting into a heart of powdery violet and rich, slightly waxy beeswax. The fragrance settles into a comforting embrace of balsamic benzoin, leaving a soft, honeyed trail.

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