Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli celebrates the story of the opening of doors to the East, an intricate composition, blending rich notes of Tarocco orange, woody patchouli oil, and cistus absolute: an enigmatic scent that conjures Sicily's unique melding of cultures. Part of the exclusive Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Collection, luxury fragrances embroidered on lush velvet, offering an invitation to discover and explore the brand's creative vision. An intimate and authentic voyage expressed through our Designers' olfactive memories and their love for Italy. THE DESIGN The iconic, weighty glass flacon of the Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Collection is topped with a black velvet-trimmed stopper with golden accents. The flacon of Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli Eau de Parfum is also personalized with an engraved golden plate, and comes encased in a black velvet coffret. Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli Eau de Parfum: an olfactory celebration of the blending of East and West. A chypre leather fragrance created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux exclusively for Dolce&Gabbana. TOP The scent opens with zesty Tarocco Sicilian blood orange, which mingle with fruity, balsamic notes of Indian davana oil, and is offset by the dry earthy facets of Indian papyrus. HEART Aromatic clary sage powers the heart of Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli, its fruity floral quality giving way to pungent coriander seeds and the heady opulence of rose accents. BASE Then comes the signature of the fragrance rich, woody patchouli with hints of spice and subtle spiciness coalesces with akigalawood and precious cistus.