The Perfume Library

Fruit Collection - Pineapple

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Fruit Collection - Pineapple is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The top notes are pineapple and Sicilian mandarin orange, giving it a citrusy, green lift. Jasmine sambac sits in the heart and adds a soft floral touch. Moss, amber, vanilla absolute and orchid in the base sweeten it gently. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes on character lean feminine, though masculine and modern both draw a fair share. Armaf Blue Sky and Zara Orchid (2016) have a close profile.

Velvet Wood

7.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Wood is a sweet, spicy men's scent built around benzoin, leather and ebony; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily, business and leisure wear also get votes. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. The resinous sweetness of benzoin runs throughout, while leather and ebony add a dry, woody, leathery edge. Spicy and powdery accords round out the oriental character.

14 La Tempérance

6.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana 14 La Tempérance is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens on ambrette and pink pepper and carries rose, hibiscus and iris at its heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards fall, followed by spring and summer, and pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, with night and evening use less common. It reads as feminine. The character is floral, fruity and sweet, with gourmand and spicy touches alongside. The opening has the peppery freshness of ambrette and pink pepper, then rose, hibiscus and iris bring a powdery floral heart. In the base, patchouli, musk and oriental notes soften it and dry it down warm and sweet. Chantal Thomass (Eau de Parfum) and Femme de Varens - Sensuelle have a close profile.

By Man Re-Edition 1997

8.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dolce & Gabbana By Man Re-Edition 1997 is a fresh, woody masculine scent that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper and nutmeg with lavender and artemisia. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. It reads as masculine. Voters rate its staying power well, though the number of votes is small and the picture is not conclusive. Black pepper and nutmeg open on a spicy note, then lavender and artemisia bring a green, aromatic heart. In the base, amber and gaiac wood settle it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Citrus, powdery and creamy touches soften the fougère structure.

Velvet Pure

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Pure is a fresh, green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Narcissus absolute, jonquil and jasmine form the floral core, while galbanum and fig leaf add a green crispness. Neroli and geranium lighten it, and cistus, orris butter and vetiver leave a faint spicy, earthy edge underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Siam 1928 Assan and Parfums Privés Aila have a close profile.

Light Blue Love in Capri

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Love in Capri is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs a bright mandarin orange and lemon opening with a heart of jasmine sambac, almond blossom and honeysuckle; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green tones lead, with a fruity sweetness alongside. Mandarin orange and lemon give a lively start, then jasmine sambac, almond blossom and honeysuckle add a soft floral heart. In the base, cedar and musky notes settle the scent on a lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so the rating is best taken loosely. Its fresh, light character suits easygoing everyday wear. Yves Rocher Naturelle Osmanthus and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fruit Collection - Orange

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Fruit Collection - Orange is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent built around Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and never feels heavy. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with bright, fruity citrus from the orange and bergamot. In the heart, basil and orange blossom turn that freshness greener and more floral. Amber, musk and iris soften the base and add a gentle sweetness.

21 Le Fou

6.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana 21 Le Fou is a men's fragrance that opens with violet, bergamot and coriander and deepens into spice and wood; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and lightly floral, with violet and coriander brightened by bergamot. In the heart, cognac, cardamom and juniper berry add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base of fern, tonka bean, ginger and woods settles the scent onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It is made for men and carries a slightly synthetic edge. Tom Ford White Patchouli and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Velvet Sublime

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Sublime is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter last. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, followed by leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and never turns heavy. The notes read as a single whole: the fruity brightness of mandarin meets the floral side of neroli and orange blossom. A fresh, green character leads, while a sweet, creamy softness stays in the background.

Velvet Ginestra

7.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Ginestra is a fresh, green-floral scent with a citrus lift, aimed at women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters place it at work, in leisure time and for daily wear, while evenings and nights come well behind. Its light, easygoing character suits the daytime. The scent reads fresh and citrusy: citrus fruits, Mount Etna broom and linden blossom build a green, floral base. Violet and Velvione® soften it, while beeswax absolute and benzoin add a spicy, resinous warmth, and a synthetic edge shows among the accords. Armani Privé - A Milano and Histoires d'Eaux Mon Jardin d'Hiver have a close profile.

L'Imperatrice Royale

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Dolce & Gabbana L'Imperatrice Royale is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance, rounded out by green and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say much about when it suits best. It opens with cranberry for a fruity freshness, with azalea at the heart. Virginia cedar sets a woody base underneath. The overall impression is clean and cool, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Perfumes with a close profile include Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur L'Eau and Maison Margiela Under The Lemon Trees.

Velvet Honey Santal

6.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Honey Santal is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around sandalwood and honey. It opens with sandalwood and honey, moves into styrax and gurjum balsam at the heart, and rests on amber and benzoin. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords lead, softened by woody, powdery and creamy touches and a resinous warmth, with a faintly synthetic sheen running through the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. The warm, sweet, resinous build suits cooler weather best, and it reads equally well on men and women. Commodity Gold and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.

DGVIB3

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana DGVIB3 is a unisex scent that softens fresh lavender with the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens with lavender, which reads fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, vanilla pulls the scent towards a creamy, powdery side, with a floral touch alongside. Amber leads the base, and the scent settles into a woody, sweet warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. It sits comfortably on both men and women and suits anyone who wants a lavender that stays soft. Zielinski & Rozen Lavender, Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Le Blanc Lavande have a close profile.

L'Imperatrice Limited Edition

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana L'Imperatrice Limited Edition pairs the fruity freshness of strawberry and watermelon with a floral heart of damask rose and pink peony, and is made for women. It has been discontinued. It reads as a feminine scent, with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with business use next. It opens with strawberry and watermelon, a fresh, juicy and sweet start. The heart brings damask rose, cyclamen, magnolia and pink peony for a soft floral note. The base gathers woods, sandalwood and musk into a woody ground. Aquatic and fresh accords keep a light airiness throughout. Le Chameau Desert Angel Romance and Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2015 have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Discover Vulcano

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Discover Vulcano is a men's fragrance that opens with Italian lemon and ginger, moves through cypress and lavender, and settles on cedarwood and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are not firm. As a men's scent, it suits warm days and everyday wear. The opening is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy from the lemon and ginger. In the heart, cypress and lavender add a green, aquatic feel, while cedarwood and vetiver give the base a woody footing. A synthetic tone runs through the overall character. Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) and Carven L'Eau Intense (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dolce Magnolia

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Magnolia is a fresh, fruity floral built on pear, magnolia and ice cream, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. The scent reads feminine. Pear leads at the start, then magnolia brings a soft floral heart. Ice cream in the base carries it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Sweet and synthetic accords sit alongside the fresh character, with a faint spicy edge. Zara Sultry Pear and Yves Rocher Les Plaisirs Nature - Poire have a close profile.

Velvet Amber Sage

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sage is a unisex fragrance where a sweet, gourmand character is deepened by spice and woods. It opens with praliné and clary sage absolute, and the heart brings cinnamon and roasted tonka bean absolute forward. In the base, amber and cedarwood set the scent on a woody, resinous footing, and the oriental side stays present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather best. Xerjoff Starlight and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

4 L'Empereur

4.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana 4 L'Empereur is a spicy, woody fragrance made for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and iris, where the bright citrus meets the soft, slightly powdery character of the iris. In the heart, cedar and aquatic notes take over: the cedar gives the scent a dry, woody backbone while the aquatic notes keep it cool. The base settles on tobacco, sandalwood and musk, so the scent warms up and dries down into a fuller, smoother woody finish. Plantes & Parfums Cèdre Bleu and Tisserand Cedar Retreat have a close profile.

Velvet Rose

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masculine Re-Edition 1999

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Masculine Re-Edition 1999 is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance made for men. The top is Calabrian bergamot and Primofiore lemon, so it opens bright and crisp with citrus. Lavender and orange blossom in the heart soften that freshness. The base of patchouli and vetiver settles into a woody, green footing, while the spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good. With few votes so far, these ratings are only a rough guide. Arte Profumi Giallo Riviera and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus have a close profile.

Velvet Crystal Smoke

6.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Crystal Smoke is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green air with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Incense and star anise give the opening a spicy edge. Ambergris, mineral notes and woods set a cool, dry heart, and fir balsam with patchouli leaves a resinous, slightly powdery trail at the base. The overall feel is woody and smoky, with a synthetic crispness running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these are only first impressions. It suits men and women alike. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Extrait d'Atelier Maître Céramiste have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026