Dolce & Gabbana 2011 EDP

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Velvet Vetiver

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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

Divisive and overpriced, Velvet Vetiver is either a creamy fig fantasy or an utterly forgettable, fleeting scent. Expect serious performance complaints and a hefty debate on whether it's even worth considering.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Velvet Vetiver 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters wear without being overpowering. The fresh and clean profile, coupled with a general 'easy to wear' sentiment from reviews, boosts its casual and office scores, though its price and lack of formal gravitas reduce its formal appeal.

About

Velvet Vetiver opens with a crisp, green wave of galbanum, swiftly joined by the star notes. A creamy, sweet fig note emerges, balancing the earthy, clean vetiver. This isn't a dark or smoky vetiver, but rather a bright, almost grassy interpretation. The overall effect is a smooth, verdant aroma, leaning into a slightly milky sweetness as it settles.

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