Dolce & Gabbana (1992)
by Dolce & Gabbana

It is difficult to pinpoint the time period in which this fragrance belongs. It isn’t classic, it’s not modern. It does remind me a lot of the fragrances of the CK Eternity generation: But in a way it seems more modern than Eternity – and certainly better. I get an unusual, almost synthetic, feeling in the opening. The top notes claim aldehydes and ivy, and between those two notes, that might account for the unusual top accord that I’m getting. When the fragrance reaches the heart notes, I get an “ancestor” accord – an accord that seems an ancestor to Light Blue. It’s nice to find continuum and historical precedence in a fragrance. The middle notes are floral but are not flowery – these florals serve more as neutral texture than as lush abundantly flowery notes – the same use of florals as occurs in Light Blue. There is a soapy feeling to Dolce & Gabbana, and it’s quite a strong fragrance – being light on the trigger is advisable. I can imagine it getting quite heady and uncontrolled in hot weather. Great longevity. This is an excellent fragrance that has proved its excellence by surviving so well for so long. For being Dolce & Gabbana’s first fragrance it is quite an achievement. An appreciative thumbs up for this fragrance.

I love this fragrance! I have to agree with elgab89, this is all about power. The first few minutes are not special (the fressia turns me off) but after 20 minutes, watch out! It makes me feels like I stepped out of a a Helmut Lang shoot -- all slink, high-heels, & sexy.

This scent first grabbed my attention in about 1999 when I noticed it on many different women in public, especially at nightclubs on warm summer nights...it stopped me in my tracks and it is the sort of scent that can be noticed from the other side of the room, it makes an amazing statement, it has a radiating, lingering, warm tone which draws you in...a beautiful woman wearing this scent becomes even more desireable when you detect from her even a hint of this stunningly sexy scent.

Mmmm...this one is soooooooooooo nice!

It's sweet, warm, calm and feminine, sensual, homely, yet somewhat exotic...It manages to be all of this, plus more, without being overbearingly sweet. In addition, I find it to smell equally casual and romantic, soft and timeless. I also find that it is a much a spring/summer fragrance as it is a fall/winter fragrance - but I do prefer the way it smells in the depth of winter...

It reminds me faintly of a flan my Nanna used to make, but in that capacity, it also reminds me, and I re-iterate, reminds me, as it is certainly nothing the same, as the sweet, creamy, warm and sensual smell of Chanel No. 5 - after 5 hours drying down...In addition, it contains a lovely balance of soft white florals, exotic incense, vanilla and musk, a hint of amber, and a dash of essence of butter-cookie - it is NOT, however, gourmand. So if you want a gourmand, do NOT purchase this...

But if you want to smell feminine and sensuous, by all means go ahead!

Plus, it won't break the piggy bank!

Reminds me of joss stick "Lotus". Soapy and strong, very indic scent. Good.

I always get compliments when I am wearing it. I am a person that wears fragrances accordign to my moods. This one makes me feel in power - good for days when I want to make myself noticed and get my points accross the table. I always wear it for interviews ( brought me good luck! ). I can understand also the comment about bedroom wear. It has something very sensual to it - maybe it is the musk note.