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

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Velvet Rose by Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana· 2014

Velvet Rose

7.6168Typically ~$90

Mostly italian bergamot and italian mandarin orange zest, warmed by blackberry.

FloralFreshSweetPowderyFruity

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Scent profile

Top notes

Italian bergamot Italian mandarin orange zest White lily

Heart notes

Egyptian geranium Bulgarian rose Moroccan rose absolute Rosa centifolia

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

53%

Spring

100%

Summer

92%

Fall

68%

Day

100%

Night

61%

Where

Office

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Casual

100%

Date

80%

Club

54%

Formal

70%

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Sport

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