37 community ratings

Velvet Black Patchouli

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
37 ratings

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli is a unisex scent that deepens a sweet, floral heart with spicy, woody and earthy tones.

Compare

Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 37 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Davana

Tarocco orange

Indian papyrus

Heart notesfirst few hours

Clary sage Musk Bulgarian rose Coriander seed Tobacco

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Venezuelan tonka bean Caramel Vanilla Spanish labdanum Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Earthy

What does Velvet Black Patchouli smell like?

It opens with davana, Tarocco orange and Indian papyrus. The heart brings clary sage, Bulgarian rose, coriander seed and tobacco, with the rose and spice balancing each other. In the base, caramel, vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean pull it towards a gourmand sweetness, while patchouli and Spanish labdanum add an earthy, woody depth.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Al Haramain Black Musk have a close profile.