Dolce & Gabbana 2018 EDP

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Velvet Incenso

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Incenso is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Velvet Incenso opens with Pepper and Elemi, settles into a heart of Labdanum and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Incenso carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Velvet Incenso is a divisive scent that transports you straight to a church ceremony, whether you want to go or not. Lovers call it a spiritual, intense incense bomb; haters find it too dry, too liturgical, and seriously lacking in longevity for its price tag. Sample before you buy, unless smelling like a Catholic cathedral is your vibe.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Bold
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Velvet Incenso 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a heavy, solemn scent, making it ill-suited for casual wear or the office. Its intensity and formal character, along with its 'churchy' vibe, make it perfect for formal events or a sophisticated evening date.

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

Opening with a sharp, peppery kick and the aromatic brightness of elemi, Velvet Incenso quickly deepens into a rich, smoky heart of churchy frankincense and resinous labdanum. The base wraps you in a complex blend of warm amber, creamy vanilla, and earthy patchouli, underpinned by soft cashmere wood. It's a balsamic, woody embrace that's undeniably mysterious.

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