Eau de Toilette2020
L Imperatrice Limited Edition
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Dolce&Gabbana  ·  Sold as feminine

L Imperatrice Limited Edition

The bustling energy of a chic city market, where the vibrant colors of fruits and flowers mix with the subtle warmth of wood and incense.

3.853,022 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralozonicfruityaquaticrosefresh
L Imperatrice Limited EditionMid-range · $40–100
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate13% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak11%
Weak26%
Moderate51%
Long lasting11%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate16% say strong or enormous
Intimate28%
Moderate56%
Strong14%
Enormous2%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex4%
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Feminine95%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

L'Imperatrice Limited Edition by Dolce&Gabbana is a floral fruity fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance. Launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Nathalie Lorson, this scent opens with bright watermelon and strawberry notes, creating a vibrant and fresh start. The heart of pink peony and damask rose adds a delicate touch of femininity, while magnolia and cyclamen offer subtle depth. The base notes of musk, woody accords, sandalwood, and smoke ground the composition, providing warmth and complexity.

How to wear it

This fragrance is best applied in light layers to allow its various facets to unfold gradually. The fruity top notes are fleeting but bright, so aim for two sprays on pulse points. The musky base takes time to bloom, making it perfect for daytime wear that evolves into the evening.

Fig. 01 — L Imperatrice Limited Edition, Dolce&Gabbana

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03 · The nose

Nathalie Lorson

The fragrance chameleon

Nathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.

186fragrances
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Designer Dolce&Gabbana

More from the house · founded 1985 · Italy

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Adds citrus, aromatic and warm spicy; shares sandalwood and musk.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.85/ 5 · 3,022 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 13%.

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Like39%
OK16%
Dislike9%
Hate4%
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