The Perfume Library

Light Blue Love is Love

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Love is Love is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent that turns fruity and lightly sweet, suited to the daytime of spring and summer. The perfume has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Italian lemon, red berries and Granny Smith apple keep the opening bright and fruity. Jasmine and raspberry sorbet add a floral sweetness in the heart. As it dries, cedarwood, amber, cream and musk settle it into a soft, creamy base. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Italian Zest and Lacoste L.12.12 Rose have a close profile.

Dolce Rose

6.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a smaller group calls it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, green apple and red currant, which give it a fruity, citrusy brightness. At the heart, magnolia, white peach and rose come forward, leaving a sweet, floral rose impression. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. Bench. An Urban Original 2 for Her and Loewe Agua Miami Beach have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Living Stromboli

6.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Living Stromboli is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance suited to summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and citrus fruits, bringing spice and a fruity note from the start. In the heart, geranium and aquatic notes bring out the floral and watery side. Patchouli, amber and vetiver in the base ground it slightly, yet the overall impression stays fresh and synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and sport, and also worn at the office. It reads masculine. Mancera Soleil d'Italie and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche have a close profile.

Dolce Blue Jasmine

6.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Blue Jasmine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around Sicilian fig and jasmine sambac. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily and leisure wear, sitting comfortably at the office too. It reads feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with Sicilian fig, fruity and sweet, while jasmine sambac gives the heart its floral character. Cedarwood forms a woody base and closes the scent on a creamy softness. Valmont Bright Poppy and Agent Provocateur Cosmic have a close profile.

Dolce Rosa Excelsa

7.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa Excelsa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with papaya blossom and neroli, and the heart of Turkish rose, amaryllis, Hawaiian baby woodrose and water lily builds a garden-like floral core. Fruity and sweet accords soften those flowers, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through. The base of musk, sandalwood and cashmeran settles it into a warm, soft finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most votes call it feminine. Chopard Pink Wish and Adidas Fruity Rhythm have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Italian Zest

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Zest is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, with sport and business next, and few choose it for a night out. It has been discontinued. The opening of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange reads fresh and fruity, with an aquatic feel and a light sweetness. Sichuan pepper and rosemary add a spicy edge in the heart, and musk and frankincense soften the base. Light Blue pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Superdry Double Dry have a close profile.

11 La Force

6.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana 11 La Force is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around sandalwood, cinnamon and cardamom; it has been discontinued. It suits both daytime and evening: most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, while office and evening are not far off. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the masculine vote comes out ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The scent is best taken as a whole: cinnamon, cardamom, pimento and nutmeg give a warm spiciness, vanilla sweetens it, and sandalwood and cypress lay a woody base. Sweet and oriental accords dominate, with a synthetic edge. Maison Noblesse Side Kick and Perroy GoldFawn have a close profile.

Velvet Zafferano

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Zafferano is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around saffron, tobacco and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and while more voters call it masculine, some read it as feminine. It opens with saffron and moves into tobacco at the heart. In the base, cistus, patchouli and vanilla take over, leaving a sweet, gourmand, woody and resinous scent with a powdery, oriental side. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme have a close profile.

Velvet Tender Oud

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Tender Oud is a sweet, spicy oriental where floral and woody tones meet, a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with suede and almond, then moves into a floral heart of Rosa centifolia and Damask rose. Oud and woody notes dominate the base, while the resinous and smoky accords soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Feminine votes lead, though masculine votes are not far behind. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Dolce Lily

6.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Lily pairs Italian bergamot and passion fruit with a floral heart of pink lily and rose, making a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. The opening is citrusy and fruity, with bergamot and passion fruit. In the heart, pink lily and rose add a soft floral note. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens it, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau and Christian Lacroix C'est La Fête! have a close profile.

Velvet Vetiver

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Vetiver is a unisex scent that pairs vetiver with fig in a green, fresh and slightly earthy blend. It opens with galbanum and bergamot, then moves into the green, fruity heart of Smyrna fig and fig leaf, kept airy by French clary sage and blue gum eucalyptus. The base leans on Haitian vetiver, maritime pine and buffalo grass, leaving a soft, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Nishane Hacivat and Miller Harris Figue Amère have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Love is Love

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Love is Love is a men's fragrance that opens with Granny Smith apple, mandarin and grapefruit in a fresh, citrusy way; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it neither fades quickly nor fills a room. It is described as a masculine fragrance. An aquatic, green freshness leads: grapefruit and bergamot sharpen the citrus, while apple sorbet adds a soft fruity touch. In the heart, pink pepper and rosemary bring a light spice, and in the base musk, amberwood and vanilla sweeten it, settling into a powdery, creamy finish. M. Micallef EdenFalls and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Dolce Violet

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Violet is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, cyclamen and Madagascan mandarin orange, which give it a bright, lively start. In the heart, blackberry, pear and violet bring fruity sweetness together with a floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla closes it on a soft, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with office wear not far behind. It reads as feminine and modern. Cacharel Promesse and Grès Lumière Rose have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Swimming in Lipari

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Swimming in Lipari is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a light, clean feel, aimed at easy daytime wear. It opens with sea salt and grapefruit, which give a salty, slightly bitter freshness. In the heart, mandarin orange adds a soft fruity note while rosemary brings a spicy, herbal edge. The base of dry woods, musky notes and ambergris settles into a calm, woody finish. A synthetic side also shows in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, then sport and business, and rarely with evenings. It reads as a masculine scent. It has been discontinued.

Light Blue Escape to Panarea

7.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Escape to Panarea is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that joins a pear and bergamot opening to an orange blossom and jasmine heart; it has been discontinued. The top notes are pear and bergamot, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness at the start. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of musk, tonka bean and ambergris sweetens the scent and settles it into a powdery, lightly woody softness, with a faint spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Dior Grand Bal and Rochas Eau Sensuelle have a close profile.

Velvet Black Patchouli

8.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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

Velvet Patchouli

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Velvet Desire

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desire is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening to a creamy, sweet bouquet of white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings should be read with caution. Voters split almost evenly across the seasons: summer and spring lead, with autumn and winter close behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It opens with amaryllis, frangipani and white gardenia; the heart of Indian tuberose, orange blossom, champaca concrete and jasmine builds a dense floral core. In the base, Peru balsam, amber, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch running through.

The One Eau de Parfum Intense

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum Intense is a floral and sweet scent with a creamy vanilla base and a light spicy edge, made for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters say it stays on the skin for a long time. It is suggested most often for nights out, followed by leisure, business and evening wear. It reads feminine. A spicy opening of pink pepper leads into jasmine. The heart is mostly floral, with a fruity sweetness alongside. In the base, vanilla and amber notes settle the scent into something creamy and warm.

Light Blue pour Homme Beauty of Capri

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Beauty of Capri is a fresh citrus-aquatic fragrance for men that suits leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Voters pick it most for leisure, daytime and sport, and a fair number also see it at the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top is bright with citron, bitter orange and Sicilian bergamot. In the heart, marine notes and bitter orange leaf keep the coolness going, with Sichuan pepper adding a light spice. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, myrrh and musky notes sets it on a woody footing. Fresh and fruity tones lead throughout, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Velvet Passion Oud

8.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Passion Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex oriental that sets fruity sweetness against spice and smoke. Shisha tobacco, shisha vapor and passion fruit open the top with a smoky sweetness. Rose and saffron bring a spiced warmth to the heart, while oud and cistus give the base a dark, powdery depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so those scores are tentative. The sweet, smoky build suits cooler weather and evenings best. French Avenue Azzure Aoud and Montale Aoud Safran have a close profile.

Velvet Mughetto

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Mughetto is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and towards leisure and office days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it suits everyday wear, work and relaxed outings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters mostly call it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant liqueur, Italian bergamot and pink pepper, then moves into patchouli, Italian lily of the valley and magnolia at the heart. Cypriol, New Caledonian sandalwood and cashmere wood settle underneath. The citrusy, green freshness sits over a spicy, woody base.

Fruit Collection - Lemon

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Fruit Collection - Lemon is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green edge, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, bright and green with a lightly sweet fruity note. Ginger CO2 in the heart sharpens the coolness a little, while Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, green base. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it spreads gently around the wearer. Voters pick it most for daily, leisure and office use. On character, votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

Velvet Bergamot

7.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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. 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.