Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Love
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly warm spicy and floral. Cardamom and carnation at the top, broom and cinnamon in the middle and clove and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Velvet Love notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Love
Velvet Love comes from Dolce&Gabbana.
Velvet Love for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
How far Velvet Love spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. Yves Saint Laurent Opium spreads further.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Yves Saint Laurent Opium lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like clove and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Dolce&Gabbana
This house has 52 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Intenso, The One for Men and K by Dolce & Gabbana.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by floral and yellow floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and floral smells and notes like broom and clove. Less obvious notes include jasmine, labdanum and iris. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Velvet Love dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (7 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (8 shared notes) and Dior Poison (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Velvet Love?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Velvet Love come out?
It came out in 2011.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in winter and spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.