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Dolce & Gabbana

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Italy

Velvet Amber Sun

4.30294 ratings·Unisex·2017·Amber Oriental

Opens with Vanilla, Labdanum, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot moves through Smoke, Sandalwood, Pepper, Coriander and settles into Amberwood, Myrrh, Benzoin, Olibanum, Tonka Bean, Opoponax, Agarwood (oud), Cinnamon, Patchouli.

Perfumers

Frank Voelkl

Main Accords

amberwoodywarm spicyvanillabalsamic

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

amber
100%
woody
80%
warm spicy
59%
vanilla
39%
balsamic
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Bergamot

Labdanum

Labdanum

Vanilla

Vanilla

Ylang-Ylang

Ylang-Ylang

Heart Notes

Coriander

Coriander

Pepper

Pepper

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

smoke

smoke

Base Notes

Agarwood (Oud)

Agarwood (Oud)

Amberwood

Amberwood

Benzoin

Benzoin

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Myrrh

Myrrh

Olibanum

Olibanum

Opoponax

Opoponax

Patchouli

Patchouli

Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

63%

Summer

83%

Autumn

100%

Day

81%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Reminds Me Of

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Community

What People Think

4.30

294 imported community ratings

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