Velvet Amber Sun
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Velvet Amber Sun vs. Black Amber
Is Velvet Amber Sun better than Black Amber?
Velvet Amber Sun projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum
amberwarm spicybalsamicwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Amber Sun and Black Amber?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Black Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Amber Sun and Black Amber smell?
Velvet Amber Sun
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Black Amber
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Smoky
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Amber Sun and Black Amber share?
Top
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
LabdanumSeaweedDavana
Heart
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
IncenseCedarJava VetiverTobacco Blossom
Base
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
AmbergrisStyraxPatchouliVanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
StyraxLabdanum
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOud
CedarSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Amber Sun and Black Amber work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Amber Sun or Black Amber?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Black Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Velvet Amber Sun and Black Amber?
The frankincense and oud in the base give Velvet Amber Sun real staying power. It's bold enough to turn heads, but the vanilla and amber keep it from being aggressive. Smell it before you commit.Velvet Amber Sun
Amber can go syrupy, synthetic, or loud. Black Amber does none of that. It's thick and resinous but wears close, almost intimate. The seaweed keeps it honest.Black Amber
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