Discover Velvet Amber Sun by Dolce&Gabbana from the exclusive Velvet Collection, a Unisex Eau de Parfum presenting amber in a warm, creamy and luminous form inspired by Palermo's golden mosaics emerging from shadow and glittering beneath a ray of sunlight.
The composition opens with vanilla, labdanum, ylang-ylang and bergamot, combining creamy sweetness with warm resins and floral-citrus brightness. It then develops into a heart of smoke, sandalwood, pepper and coriander, before settling into an exceptionally rich base of amberwood, myrrh, benzoin, olibanum, opoponax, tonka bean, cinnamon, oud and patchouli.
Dolce&Gabbana officially describes Velvet Amber Sun as a warm and creamy Amber Vanilla fragrance that evokes a golden mirage in Palermo, as sensual as sun-kissed skin. Its central amber accord is illuminated by a palette of precious golden-hued ingredients.
Created by Frank Voelkl, Velvet Amber Sun was launched in 2017 as part of the Velvet Collection. Specialist fragrance sources classify it as a Unisex Oriental Woody / Amber Woody composition with prominent vanilla, resinous, smoky and woody facets.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with vanilla, labdanum, ylang-ylang and bergamot.
Vanilla introduces a creamy, sweet warmth, while labdanum creates a deep resinous amber character that establishes the fragrance's oriental foundation. Ylang-ylang brings a rich golden floral facet, while bergamot adds citrus brightness that balances the density of the vanilla and resins.
Heart Notes
The heart reveals smoke, sandalwood, pepper and coriander.
Smoky notes add mystery and depth to the amber accord, while sandalwood creates a smooth, creamy woody texture. Pepper and coriander bring a dry spicy warmth that prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet and gives it greater complexity.
Base Notes
The composition settles on amberwood, myrrh, benzoin, olibanum, opoponax, tonka bean, cinnamon, oud and patchouli.
Benzoin, myrrh, opoponax and olibanum create a dense balsamic and resinous layer, while tonka bean and cinnamon contribute sweet, spicy warmth. Oud and patchouli add dark woody and earthy depth, with amberwood binding the composition into a rich, warm and smoky trail.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Vanilla, Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot
- Heart: Smoke, Sandalwood, Pepper, Coriander
- Base: Amberwood, Myrrh, Benzoin, Olibanum, Opoponax, Tonka Bean, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli