SaffronOpens with
Damask RoseHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Dolce&Gabbana · Sold as unisex
Velvet Oriental Musk
The quiet intimacy of an opulent living room, where the scent of warm spices and soft woods creates a cocoon of comfort.
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Velvet Oriental MuskMid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessOudh 36 Nuit · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Dolce&Gabbana and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, Velvet Oriental Musk is an opulent composition that merges the warmth of spices with the depth of musk. The fragrance opens with saffron and cardamom, creating a vibrant and spicy top note that gives way to the heart of damask rose and cypriol oil, adding both sweetness and earthiness. The base notes feature sandalwood, tonka bean, ambroxan, and cedar, delivering a rich and enveloping musky warmth.
Apply Velvet Oriental Musk directly to pulse points for a deeper warmth. The fragrance blooms slowly over time, so it's best worn in layers rather than one heavy application. This composition is perfect for cooler evenings when you want something that lasts through the night.
Fig. 01 — Velvet Oriental Musk, Dolce&Gabbana
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Mathilde Bijaoui
Joyful complexityMathilde Bijaoui is a perfumer at IFF whose vibrant, joyful compositions have earned her a place among the most respected creators of her generation.
Designer Dolce&Gabbana
More from the house · founded 1985 · Italy
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The originalVelvet Oriental MuskDolce&Gabbana · Mid-range · $40–100Al Haramain Perfumes · 2016Oudh 36 NuitShares 5 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.34 (126)49%Match
Al Haramain Perfumes · 2024Oudh MuskShares 4 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.06 (17)
With Chloé Eau de Fleurs Neroli
Adds citrus, fresh spicy and fresh; shares musk and tonka bean.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 14%.