108 community ratings

Velvet Amber Skin

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.3/ 10

Community score
108 ratings

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Skin is a sweet, resinous scent in which labdanum, honey and vanilla gather around amber, framed by floral and spicy touches.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 99 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lavender Lemon blossom Italian bergamot

Silk tree blossom

Heart notesfirst few hours

Labdanum Leather Jasmine Iris Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tolu balm Honey Vanilla Myrrh Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous

What does Velvet Amber Skin smell like?

It opens lightly with lavender, bergamot and lemon blossom. In the heart, labdanum, leather, jasmine and iris come forward, giving it a powdery, creamy face. The base keeps the sweetness going with tolu balm, honey and vanilla, while myrrh and amber leave a warm resinous trail.

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It is unisex, and voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.