Velvet Amber Sun
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Velvet Amber Sun vs. Material
Is Velvet Amber Sun better than Material?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
FrankincenseVanillaPatchouliLabdanumOud
amberwarm spicyvanillabalsamicwoodysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Amber Sun and Material?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Material | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum Extrait |
| Launched | 2017 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Cécile Zarokian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Amber Sun and Material smell?
Velvet Amber Sun
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Material
Amber
Vanilla
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Amber Sun and Material share?
Top
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
Elemi ResinPatchouli
Heart
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
BenzoinVanilla
Base
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
LabdanumFrankincenseGuaiac WoodTonka BeanOsmanthusOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
LabdanumElemi ResinFrankincense
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
BenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOud
Guaiac WoodOud
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Ylang-Ylang
Osmanthus
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Amber Sun and Material work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Amber Sun or Material?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Material | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Amber Sun and Material?
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
This is the fragrance for people who want to smell expensive without announcing it. The opening is confrontational in the best way, dense elemi, patchouli that lingers like wet earth, a green-earth.Material
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