NeroliOpens with
RoseHeart
MuskDries down to
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Dolce&Gabbana · Sold as feminine
Dolce Rosa Excelsa
The quiet sophistication of an Italian parlor where fresh flowers meet plush textiles and the scent of musk whispers through the air.
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Dolce Rosa ExcelsaMid-range · $40–100
43%Similar accords, often for lessDream Angels Divine · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, Dolce Rosa Excelsa by Dolce&Gabbana is a Floral fragrance that seamlessly blends freshness and warmth. The composition opens with the bright zest of Neroli and Papaya flower before diving into a heart of Rose and Turkish Rose. Water Lily and Narcissus add a soft aquatic touch, while Amaryllis brings an unexpected depth. The base notes of Musk, Cashmere Wood, and Sandalwood create a powdery, woody warmth that lingers on the skin.
Apply Dolce Rosa Excelsa with a light hand; its top notes are vibrant but fleeting, while the powdery base develops gradually. It's best suited for daytime wear when the warmth of the woods and musk can complement an afternoon outing without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Dolce Rosa Excelsa, Dolce&Gabbana
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Laurent Le Guernec
The master of floral notesLaurent Le Guernec is a Paris-born perfumer, born in January 1967 and raised partly in Grasse, who studied chemistry at the University of Paris before training at ISIPCA.
Designer Dolce&Gabbana
More from the house · founded 1985 · Italy
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The originalDolce Rosa ExcelsaDolce&Gabbana · Mid-range · $40–100Victoria's Secret · 2000Dream Angels DivineShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.95 (327)41%Match
Jennifer Lopez · 2009My GlowShares 4 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.75 (533)41%Match
Ajmal · 2010WisalShares Rose, Musk and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.08 (487)40%Match
Al Haramain PerfumesMukhallath 2000 GoldShares Rose, Musk and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.11 (9)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 23%.