30 community ratings

Velvet Bergamot

2014MenClassic

7.0/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Bergamot is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that opens on bergamot and blackcurrant bud absolute, and it leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 45 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Velvet Bergamot smell like?

Voters place it evenly across daily, leisure and business wear, with only a small share choosing evening or night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, while some hear a feminine side.

The top pairs bergamot with blackcurrant bud absolute for a fresh, green, fruity start. In the heart, clary sage, petitgrain and orange blossom add a floral softness, with spicy and creamy touches. Vetiver and ambrette seed settle the base into a woody finish. Le Labo Limette 37 and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.