Dolce & Gabbana 2025 EDT

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Velvet Honey Santal

by Aurélien Guichard

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Honey Santal is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Aurélien Guichard. Velvet Honey Santal opens with Sandalwood and Honey, settles into a heart of Balsam and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Amber and Benzoin. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Honey Santal carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper head-turner, but this isn't for the faint of heart. Velvet Honey Santal is a divisive, bold honey scent, adored by some for its refined sweetness and criticised by others for its overwhelming spiced intensity. Definitely one to try before you buy a full bottle.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Velvet Honey Santal Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Honey62%
Sandalwood38%
Heartas listed
Styrax54%
Balsam46%
Baseas listed
Amber55%
Benzoin45%

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
Also Works:
Casual

This scent isn't a 'beast mode' performer but has a noticeable presence, making it a bit much for the office. Its warm, sensual amber and honey profile shines on a date or at a formal event. The mixed reviews about its intensity suggest it's more suited to occasions where its character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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 Honey Santal kicks off with a golden, luminous honey, eschewing stickiness for a more polished sweetness. Creamy sandalwood then steps in, offering a cool, smooth contrast. As it settles, a warm balsamic heart emerges, woven with hints of styrax, leading to a dry-down rich with glowing amber and benzoin. While some detect a bold, Christmas-spice quality with cinnamon and clove, others experience a refined, understated elegance.

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