Discover Velvet Amber Skin by Dolce&Gabbana from the exclusive Velvet Collection, a Unisex Eau de Parfum inspired by the dazzling damask silks created for the historic courts of Sicily. The fragrance presents amber through a sensual floral composition that combines Mediterranean brightness with the depth and warmth of oriental resins.
The composition opens with bergamot, citrus, lavender and silk tree blossom, creating a luminous aromatic introduction before developing into a rich heart of iris, leather, labdanum, jasmine, rose and resins. The dry-down reveals warm layers of Tolu balsam, vanilla, myrrh, opoponax, honey, spices and amber woods.
Dolce&Gabbana officially describes Velvet Amber Skin as an Ambery Floral fragrance inspired by Sicily as a crossroads of people, cultures and traditions. Its deep amber character recalls the luxurious damask silks created for Sicily's splendid historic courts.
Created by Christophe Raynaud, Velvet Amber Skin was launched in 2017 as part of the Velvet Collection. Specialist fragrance sources describe it as a Unisex composition with amber, resinous, sweet, powdery and woody facets.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with bergamot, citrus, lavender and silk tree blossom.
Bergamot and citrus create a bright freshness that balances the richness of the amber composition, while lavender introduces a clean aromatic character. Silk tree blossom brings a delicate floral softness that prepares the fragrance for its warmer and more textured heart.
Heart Notes
The heart reveals iris, leather, labdanum, jasmine, rose and resins.
Iris creates an elegant powdery texture, while leather introduces a warmer, sensual depth. Labdanum and resins build the balsamic amber character of the composition, with jasmine and rose adding floral luminosity and softness.
Base Notes
The composition settles on Tolu balsam, vanilla, myrrh, opoponax, cinnamon, honey, amber woods and clove.
Tolu balsam, opoponax and myrrh create a deep resinous and balsamic warmth, while vanilla and honey provide smooth sweetness. Cinnamon and clove introduce warm spicy accents, and amber woods give the dry-down a rich woody-amber structure.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Bergamot, Citrus, Lavender, Silk Tree Blossom
- Heart: Iris, Leather, Labdanum, Jasmine, Rose, Resins
- Base: Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Myrrh, Opoponax, Cinnamon, Honey, Amber Woods, Clove