HoneyOpens with
StyraxHeart
AmberDries down to
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Dolce&Gabbana · Sold as unisex
Velvet Honey Santal
The quiet intimacy of a well-lit library where the scent of aged books mingles with the warmth of a nearby candle.
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Velvet Honey SantalMid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessGalactic Men Intense · Maison AlhambraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Dolce&Gabbana and crafted by perfumer Aurélien Guichard, Velvet Honey Santal is a unisex fragrance that encapsulates the warmth of Italian elegance. The composition opens with honey and sandalwood, creating an initial embrace of sweetness and earthiness. This is followed by styrax and gurjan balsam, adding depth with their rich, balsamic notes. Amber and benzoin contribute to a powdery, spicy base that feels both comforting and slightly mysterious.
Apply Velvet Honey Santal in light layers, allowing the honey and sandalwood to blend seamlessly. It blooms within an hour, so a second application after that can enhance its longevity throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Velvet Honey Santal, Dolce&Gabbana
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Aurélien Guichard
Seven generations of Grasse perfumeryAurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.
Designer Dolce&Gabbana
More from the house · founded 1985 · Italy
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 20%.