Velvet Amber Sun
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Velvet Amber Sun vs. Boss Bottled Elixir
Is Velvet Amber Sun better than Boss Bottled Elixir?
Velvet Amber Sun peaks in fall, while Boss Bottled Elixir belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincensePatchouliLabdanum
amberwarm spicywoody
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Amber Sun and Boss Bottled Elixir?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Boss Bottled Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Annick Menardo, Suzy Le Helley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Amber Sun and Boss Bottled Elixir smell?
Velvet Amber Sun
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Boss Bottled Elixir
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Patchouli
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Amber Sun and Boss Bottled Elixir share?
Top
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
FrankincenseCardamom
Heart
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
PatchouliVetiver
Base
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
Labdanum absoluteCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Labdanum absoluteFrankincense
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCinnamon
Cardamom
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOud
Cedar
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Amber Sun and Boss Bottled Elixir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Amber Sun or Boss Bottled Elixir?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Boss Bottled Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Boss Bottled Elixir?
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 least safe Boss Bottled release in years. Frankincense and cardamom do not politely coexist here, they argue, and that tension is the point. Either it works for you or it does not.Boss Bottled Elixir
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