Dolce & Gabbana 2011 EDP

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Velvet Love

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Love is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Love carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Velvet Love is a divisive but ultimately gorgeous carnation bomb that's either a timeless spicy floral masterpiece or a fleeting disappointment. If you love carnation, you NEED to try this velvety, seductive scent.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Velvet Love 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
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting, bombastic projection makes it less suitable for the office but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make an impression. The opulent floral and spicy notes lend themselves well to more dressed-up occasions, though some find it versatile enough for day wear.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Opens with an intense, almost jammy burst of spicy carnation, instantly opulent and commanding. Soon, the creamy, banana-like richness of ylang-ylang sweeps in, softening the edges and adding a sensual, tropical warmth. A subtle undercurrent of pepper provides a refined, dry spice throughout, preventing any cloying sweetness. The dry down is a smooth, long-lasting embrace of warm, powdery floral elegance, with hints of an unlisted vanilla or honey adding a luxurious depth.

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