Velvet Pure Perfume

Dolce & Gabbana crowds the opening of Velvet Pure with four separate materials, an intensely green and resinous start for a fragrance branded around softness. Galbanum, fig leaf, jasmine and labdanum open with a sharp, green freshness that contrasts with the velvet-soft imagery its name suggests. Narcissus, yellow narcissus, Tunisian neroli and geranium build an notably full floral core, green and slightly bitter, keeping that opening's edge alive. Haitian vetiver and orris root close the composition, dry and powdery, giving Velvet Pure Eau de Parfum a considerably more austere finish than its soft branding implies. Green floral is the fitting classification, versatile enough for daytime wear while holding up comfortably into evening. It suits office settings, casual outings and dinners about equally well. Fall and winter favor the vetiver and orris close most, though the green top keeps it wearable into spring. Whatever softness the name promises, this reads as considerably sharper and greener in practice.