Velvet Amber Sun
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Velvet Amber Sun vs. Amber Paste
Is Velvet Amber Sun better than Amber Paste?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberBergamot
amberbalsamicwoodysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Velvet Amber Sun and Amber Paste?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Amber Paste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 1980 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Amber Sun and Amber Paste smell?
Velvet Amber Sun
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Amber Paste
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Honey
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Amber Sun and Amber Paste share?
Top
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
BergamotLimeNutmegHoney
Heart
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
GeraniumMaplePine
Base
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
AmberPeru BalsamVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOud
MaplePine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLime
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCinnamon
Nutmeg
Amber
Amber
Amber
Floral Notes
Ylang-Ylang
Geranium
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Amber Sun and Amber Paste work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Amber Sun or Amber Paste?
| Velvet Amber Sun | Amber Paste | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Velvet Amber Sun and Amber Paste?
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
Oil-based fragrances play a different game. This one wins on longevity alone, amber and honey that develop slowly, stay close, and don't quit by noon.Amber Paste
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