Founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, D&G remains one of Italy’s most respected luxury fashion houses. The best Dolce & Gabbana perfumes for women are modern, confident, and full of Italian passion.
My recent research trip to Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, allowed me to try most of the range. I have selected my favourite 8 D&G perfumes, each possessing its own unique energy and vibe.
Best Dolce & Gabbana Perfumes
The best Dolce & Gabbana perfumes for women will encircle you in aromas of exotic fruits, decadent florals and sensual musk. Here are 8 scents to consider.
1. Pineapple Eau De Toilette
Review
Launched in 2020, Pineapple Eau de Toilette is one of the newer scents from D&G and part of their fruit collection. I love this fragrance as it exudes carefree, bright energy!
A wave of pineapple and Sicilian mandarin ensures a zesty and refreshing opening that is almost effervescent.
The tender heart of jasmine blends perfectly with the delicate and semi-sweet vanilla base to make the overall scent sweet, fresh, and delicate.
Top Notes:
Pineapple, Sicilian Mandarin
Mid Notes:
Jasmine
Base Notes:
Vanilla
Seasons & Longevity
As a part of the fruit collection, Pineapple Eau de Toilette is the perfect spring and summer scent for bright, warm days.
Despite its delicate nature and blend, you can expect around 4 hours of wear.
2. Velvet Amber Skin Eau de Parfum
Review
Warm, spiced, and utterly addictive, Velvet Amber Skin will surround you like a cloak. One of my favourite things about this perfume is the way it makes me feel; it’s hard not to feel sexy when you wear this perfume.
This fragrance has a complex note profile, but you will most likely notice bergamot, lavender, and mauve flower in the opening. As the heart notes bloom, iris, resin, rose, and a hint of leather will bleed through.
A robust woody, spiced base brings forth the resinous nature of the scent and has a hint of cinnamon. Truly moreish! Similar to Labdanum 18 by Le Labo.
Top Notes:
Italian Bergamot, Lavender Essence, Citrus Fruit, Mauve Flower (Silk Tree Blossom)
Mid Notes:
Labdanum, Leather, Iris, Resins, Jasmine, Rose
Base Notes:
Myrrh, Honey, Opoponax, Amberwood, Cinnamon, Cloves, Tolu balsam, Vanilla
Seasons & Longevity
An ideal winter and autumnal scent for formal night-time wear, but if you want to turn heads, wear it on a bright spring morning.
This fragrance performs well and will give you around 7 hours of wear with excellent sillage and projection.
3. Orange Eau de Toilette
Review
Another part of the fruit collection, Orange Eau de Toilette, is bright, sharp, and almost edible. It brings to mind the heat of summer with a cool, fragrant breeze.
A blend of orange, bergamot, and basil makes the first wave of scent juicy and bright until the heart notes of orange blossom and powdery iris seep through and add floral freshness.
As this fragrance dries, amber and musk create a discreet base. Also, consider Arancia di Capri by Acqua di Parma
Top Notes:
Sicilian Orange, Calabrian Bergamot, Basil
Mid Notes:
Orange Blossom, Iris
Base Notes:
Amber, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Versatile but delicate, Orange Eau de Toilette is ideal for hot summer days, but it also does well on balmy spring evenings.
The blend evolves beautifully on the skin. Expect 5+ hours of wear in warm weather.
4. Velvet Mimosa Bloom Eau de Parfum
Review
Velvet Mimosa Bloom was launched in 2015 and has been a perennial favourite ever since. Fruity, and floral with a touch of muskiness, this is a timeless and feminine yellow floral scent.
Top notes of mandarin, bergamot, and neroli oil create a fruity, juicy sillage that mellows quickly to allow the heart or narcissus, violet, and mimosa to bloom.
The base notes are heliotrope and musk, which deepen the blend and make the fragrance sweet and rich. I also recommend you try Cerruti 1881 Pour Femme.
Top Notes:
Mandarin, Bergamot, Neroli Oil
Mid Notes:
Mimosa Flower, Narcissus, Violet Leaves
Base Notes:
Heliotrope, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Velvet Mimosa Bloom is undoubtedly a scent for spring and summer daytime wear. I love the mimosa; it’s so pretty!
The projection is good and reasonably durable. Expect 5 hours of wear from one application.
5. Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum
Review
Another addition to the velvet collection, Velvet Rose is a wonderfully light floral scent with citric tones and a girlish heart. Far from being your grandma’s rose water, this is a sophisticated and elegant scent.
A fruity blast of citrus and fresh lily come together to make a truly gorgeous opening that is tempered and sweetened as the three kinds of rose at the heart of this scent bloom.
The musky base brings depth and richness to the fragrance and supports the otherwise delicate blend. Also, try Parfums de Marly Delina.
Top Notes:
Citrus, Lily
Mid Notes:
Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, May Rose
Base Notes:
Musk
Seasons & Longevity
This true springtime scent is best worn during the day, but it can also work well in summer and early autumn evenings.
The blend is delicate but surprisingly robust. Expect 6+ hours of wear from each application.
6. The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense
Review
A truly classic scent blended by Violaine Collas, The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense will shroud you in a white floral and fruity scent that is timeless yet youthful. Launched in 2020.
Mandarin, green apple, and neroli essence create a fruity/floral opening that melds perfectly with the heart of orange blossom, jasmine, and coconut.
Dark vanilla, cedarwood, and cashmere create a robust, dry, and sweet foundation with resinous edges. The result is a genuinely seductive trio of white flowers, vanilla and coconut.
Top Notes:
Italian Mandarin, Crispy Green Apple, Neroli Essence
Mid Notes:
Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Coconut
Base Notes:
Dark Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere
Seasons & Longevity
Rich, fruity, and almost alcoholic at some points, this is the perfect light scent for autumn and winter nights. Wear to events and parties to turn heads.
This fragrance will last you for 5+ hours. One benefit is the vanilla, white flowers and coconut last throughout.
7. Dolce Lily Eau de Toilette
Review
Launched in 2022, Dolce Lily Eau de Toilette is bright, warm, and almost effervescent in nature. This scent will put a spring in your step and a smile on your face!
The blend of passion fruit, bergamot, and lemon top notes make the opening zesty and juicy, while the heart notes of pink lily and rose soften any sharp edges.
Musk, sandalwood, and vanilla create a rich and complex finish that supports the more delicate top notes. Settles to a tropical fruity floral scent.
Top Notes:
Passion Fruit, Bergamot, Lemon
Mid Notes:
Pink Lily, Rose
Base Notes:
Musks, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Seasons & Longevity
Dolce Lily captures the essence of spring and summer days and, in my opinion, is more of a casual scent ideal for picnics, lunches, and shopping trips.
As for performance, you should get 5 hours of noticeable scent from a single application.
8. The One Gold Eau de Parfum
Review
Launched in 2021, The One Gold is an ultra-luxe, rich, and decadent fragrance encapsulating feminine confident energy.
Mandarin, pink pepper, and juicy plum come together to create a warm, fruity, and edible gourmand aroma.
Heart notes of jasmine, rose, and muguet soon come to the fore, giving The One Gold a floral freshness that lingers even as the heavy patchouli base emerges.
The result is complex, addictive, and sensual, but one drawback is if you don’t love patchouli, this will not be for you.
Top Notes:
Mandarin, Plum, Pink Pepper
Mid Notes:
Jasmine, Sambac, Rose, Muguet
Base Notes:
Patchouli, White Musk
Seasons & Longevity
This is a cool weather fragrance that fares best on autumn and winter evenings. Smells quite dressy and formal, so I recommend you save this for a night out.
Incredible durability means you can expect 7 hours of wear from one application.
Ingrid’s Top Pick
The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense
My top pick is The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense as the blend of delicious vanilla, white florals and an undercurrent of coconut feels amazing on and get compliments galore.
Conclusion
We all need a little Italian style in our fragrance collection, and the best Dolce & Gabbana perfumes will ensure you stand out for all the right reasons.
Also read: D&G Light Blue For Her: EDT vs Intense vs Summer Vibes
Price-wise, D&G are mid-range, and you will find prices ranging from £80/$95 for 50ml/1.7 fl oz and £115/$140 for 100ml/3.4 fl oz. Price vs performance is reasonable, with most fragrances lasting 5+ hours.
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