Velvet Amber Sun
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Velvet Amber Sun vs. 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.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
FrankincenseCardamom
Heart
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
PatchouliVetiver
Base
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
Labdanum absoluteCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Velvet Amber Sun | Boss Bottled Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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