Dolce & Gabbana 2014 EDP

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Velvet Rose

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Velvet Rose opens with Citrus and Lily, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Musk. Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, expensive, and a bit of a tease. This one has big name expectations, but it's a sheer, fleeting rose that has some fans, but leaves most wanting more for their money. If you're a true rose fiend, you might just find your understated holy grail.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus51%
Lily49%
Heartas listed
Grasse Rose Absolute40%
Rose40%
Geranium21%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its soft, clean profile, make it a great choice for the office and casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. While it's lovely and romantic for a date, its lack of 'oomph' means it might get lost in a formal setting.

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

Other declarable allergens

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 Rose opens with a bright, zesty citrus flourish, quickly joined by a delicate, almost ethereal lily. This fresh introduction gently ushers in a heart dominated by a medley of roses - a true, natural rose that's neither too sweet nor too sharp. As it settles, a clean, subtle musk emerges, creating a soft, powdery finish that lingers close to the skin.

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