Dolce & Gabbana 2025 EDT

U £££££ Acquired

Velvet Passion Oud

by Paul Guerlain

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Passion Oud is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Paul Guerlain. Velvet Passion Oud opens with Tobacco and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Rose and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Oud and Labdanum. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Passion Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Velvet Passion Oud delivers a divisive, high-impact take on fruity oud. It’s certainly not for everyone, with some calling it groundbreaking and others completely uninspired. Expect a bold, smoky fruitiness that demands attention, but don't expect it to redefine the genre.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Velvet Passion Oud Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Passionfruit58%
Tobacco42%
Heartas listed
Saffron65%
Rose35%
Baseas listed
Labdanum53%
Oud47%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and strong, mysterious aroma make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for a night out or special occasion. While not typically a 'casual' scent, its unique character could suit confident wearers for an evening event.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

An intoxicating journey begins with the exotic sweetness of passionfruit, quickly interwoven with the smoky depth of tobacco. The heart unfolds into a rich blend of rose and the distinct spiced leatheriness of saffron. The dry down is a sophisticated embrace of warm labdanum and a clean, non-animalic oud, creating a lasting impression of tropical fruit intertwined with dark, resinous woods and a hint of smoky allure.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.