What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is galbanum and fig leaf. The heart brings narcissus and yellow narcissus. On the skin it settles into Haitian vetiver and orris root. Overall it smells green and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Velvet Pure 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
Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Pure EDP in detail
Velvet Pure EDP comes from Dolce&Gabbana. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €235, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Roja Dove Elysium Pour Homme Parfum.
Who will like Velvet Pure
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and aromatic smells and notes like narcissus and Haitian vetiver. Less obvious notes include jasmine and Tunisian neroli. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Roja Dove Elysium Pour Homme Parfum.
Velvet Pure longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Nino Cerruti 1881 and Roja Dove Elysium Pour Homme Parfum. Base notes like Haitian vetiver and orris root are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Velvet Pure
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Elysium Pour Homme Parfum (3 shared notes), Dior Miss Dior (5 shared notes) and Van Cleef & Arpels First (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Van Cleef & Arpels First starts from €132.
Quick answers
When did Velvet Pure come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear Velvet Pure?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.