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Velvet Incenso by Dolce & Gabbana — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Velvet Incenso by Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana· 2018

Velvet Incenso

7.844Typically ~$90

Opens on african frankincense, settles into a benzoin-smoky base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SmokyResinousWoodySpicyOriental

Perfumer: Julie Massé, Cécile Matton

Scent profile

Top notes

African frankincense Black pepper Elemi resin

Heart notes

Frankincense resin Spanish cistus

Base notes

Benzoin American cedar Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

98%

Spring

46%

Summer

26%

Fall

100%

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60%

Night

100%

Where

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60%

Casual

73%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

89%

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Sport

19%