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Dolce&Gabbana · Sold as unisex
Velvet Black Patchouli
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where warm spices and rich woods mix with a hint of caramel.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Velvet Black PatchouliMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessSpell Caramel · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Dolce&Gabbana, Velvet Black Patchouli is crafted by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux as an Oriental Woody fragrance for unisex wearers. The composition begins with the striking brightness of blood orange and davana, adding a fresh contrast to the rich depths of patchouli and tonka bean. Clary sage and coriander bring a warm spiciness that rounds out the heart, while vanilla and caramel lend an enveloping sweetness to the base.
Apply Velvet Black Patchouli in layers — the patchouli base takes time to bloom fully. A light first pass in the morning allows the fragrance to develop throughout the day, reaching its full depth by evening.
Fig. 01 — Velvet Black Patchouli, Dolce&Gabbana
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Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Mexico City to the Fragrance Foundation Hall of FameRodrigo Flores-Roux, born and raised in Mexico City, studied biology before moving to France at 20 in 1989 to attend ISIPCA in Versailles, interning along the way with Jean-Claude Ellena.
Designer Dolce&Gabbana
More from the house · founded 1985 · Italy
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 12%.