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Also refered to as D&G Division; part of the Dolce & Gabbana fashion house renowned for their avante garde clothing and saucy advertisements; once denounced as ‘the pornographers of fashion’ but are now famous for their blatantly provocative clothes. 
Established by Domenico Dolce, born on 13th August 1958 in Palermo, Sicily, and Stefano Gabbana, born on 14th November 1959 in Milan but has embraced his partner’s obsession for the southern Mediterranean culture. They linked up in 1982 and opened a design studio; launched signature fragrance in 1992
By Dolce & Gabbana for Men   1997 An edt, presented in a cylindrical chrome zebra shin printed bottle with the name banded round the centre, which is sculptured to fit together with the feminine fragrance
By Dolce & Gabbana for Women    1997 Created by perfumers at  IFF; an edp with top notes of clementine, bergamot, lily of the valley, cyclamen and violet, heart notes of ginger lily, tiger lily and pittosporum on base notes of cedar, vanilla orchid, coffee, vanilla, sandalwood and musk. Presented in a cylindrical chrome leopard shin printed bottle with the name banded round the centre, which is bottle is sculptured to fit together with the masculine fragrance
By Man   1997 A crisp woody oriental edt with top notes of nutmeg leaves and pepper, heart notes of lavender and jacaranda on base notes of sandalwood, amber and leather
By Woman   1997 A classical fresh woody oriental fragrance with top notes of tangerine and cyclamen, heart notes of violet and lily of the valley on base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, cedar and Brazilian coffee
D&G Anthology collection   Inspired by the Tarot cards.  Consists of:  La Force 11 - La Tempérance 14 -  Le Fou 21. Refer to individual fragrance for details
D&G Feminine   1999 March; ('pour Femme') Created by Nathalie Lorson in collaboration with Max Gavarry in association with Euroitalia; a floral citric edt with top notes of tangerine and yuzu, heart notes of Nenuphar living flower, white cyclamen, pear, ozone living flower, yellow mimosa, blue wisteria and lily petal on base notes of heliotrope, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and Kashmir musk. Presented in a clean-lined cylindrical bottle with a steel cap. Disc. 
D&G Homme   1999 March; ('pour homme' or 'Masculine') in association with Euroitalia; created by Max Gavary a rich citrus edt  with notes of kumquat, bergamot, lemon tree leaves, pettitgrain, thyme, basil, peppermint leaves, rosemary, ozone living flower, helional, fog wood, teak wood, vetiver, Tonka bean, vanilla and musk. The advertisement for both this and its counter part emphasized the youthful unisex nature of the scents by displaying a swirl of young naked men and women. Disc.
D&G La Lune 18   2009
D&G La Roue de la Fortune 10    2009 A unisex fragrance
D&G L'Amoureaux 6   2009 A masculine fragrance
D&G Le Bateleur 1   2009 A masculine fragrance
D&G L'Imperatrice 3   2009
D&G Masculine   1999 As above but as an after shave
Desire   2013 Refer to The One Desire in Volume T chapter 2  page3  for details
Dolce & Gabbana Donna   An edt
Dolce & Gabbana Feminine   2000 Alternatively 'D&G Feminine'; an edt with top notes of water lily and tangerine, heart notes of green pear, white cyclamen, wisteria and white lily on base notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Disc.
Dolce & Gabbana Femme   2012 July in UK - September worldwide. A “fine-tuning” of Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme . An edp with notes of neroli, raspberry, tangerine, jasmine, orange blossom, marshmallow, vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood. Presented in 25, 50 and 100 ml bottles
Dolce & Gabbana Intense    2013 A variation on  Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme. An edp with notes of , green tangerine, orange blossom, tuberose, sandalwood and marshmallow. Presented in 25, 50 and 100 ml botles
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue   2001 August. Created by Olivier Cresp a fruity floral edt with top notes of Sicilian citron and Granny Smith, heart notes of bluebells, jasmine sambac and white rose on base notes of bamboo, amber, cedar wood and musk
Dolce & Gabbana Masculine   2001 Alternatively 'D&G Masculine'. An edt with top notes of kumquat and lemon leaves on heart notes rosemary, basil, thyme and mint on base notes of fig wood, teak and musk
Dolce & Gabbana Masculine   2001 As above but as an after shave
Dolce & Gabbana Parfum   1992 Alternatively ' Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme'.  Created by perfumers at IFF; a soft rich floral pdt with top notes of pettitgrain, mandarin, orange, neroli, basil, ivy and freesia, heart notes of rose, orange flower, jasmine, carnation, lily of the valley and coriander on base notes of sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and moss. The simple elegant squared clear bottle by Dolce & Gabbana has a red stopper. The advertisements of a scantily clad young woman sitting astride a chopping block were overtly sexual, with a hint of violence produced by the knife the model is holding
Dolce & Gabbana Parfum   1992 As above but as an edt
Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme   2012 An edp with notes of neroli, raspberry, tangerine, jasmine, orange blossom, marshmallow, vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood. Presented in 25, 50 and 100 ml bottles
Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense   2013 An intense version of Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme ; an edp presented in a 100 ml bottle
Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme   1994 In association with Euroitalia; a classical aromatic fougère edt with notes of bergamot, orange, lemon, neroli, lavender, sage, tarragon, cardamom, and pepper on base notes of sandalwood, cedar, orris, tonka bean and moss. Bottle designed in-house. Disc.
Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme   1994 As above but as an after shave. Disc.
Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme   2012 July in UK - September worldwide. Re-launch of the original. An edt with notes of neroli, citrus, tangerine, bergamot, lavender, sage, pepper, tobacco, cedarwood and tonka bean. Presented in 40, 75 and 125 ml bottles
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme Intenso    2014 A woody aromatic edp with notes of aquatic accords, green accents of basil and lavender, floral, balsamic, honey, absolutes of hay and bran, labdanum, sandalwood and cypress. Presented in a 75 ml bottle
Dolce & Gabbana Uomo   An edt
Dolce & Gabbana Uomo   An after shave
Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana    2014 An edp with notes of papaya blossom, neroli leaves, white amaryllis (a South African flower used for the first time ever in a fragrance), daffodil, water lily, cashmeran and musk. Presented in 50 and 75 ml bottles
Dolce Floral Drops   2015 March. An edt with notes of neroli leaves, white amaryllis, papaya blossom, daffodil, water lily, cashmeran, musk and sandalwood. Presented in 30, 50 and 75 ml bottles
Dolce Rosa Excelsa   2016 A flanker to Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana. An edt with notes of papaya blossom, amaryllis, white flowers and rose. Presented in 30, 50 and 75 ml bottles
L’Amoureaux 6   2009 Part of Their D & G Fragrance Anthology . Named after tarot cards: The Lovers; also each fragrance is represented by a naked model or two. With notes of spices, bergamot, juniper, pink pepper, cardamom, birch leaf, orris, wood and musk Presented in a 100 ml bottle 
L’Imperatrice 3   2009 Part of  Their D & G Fragrance Anthology collection . Named after tarot cards: The Empress; also each fragrance is represented by a naked model or two.  With notes of watermelon, kiwi, pink cyclamen and musk. Presented in a 100ml bottle 
La Force 11   2009 Sixth in the Anthology collection .Inspired by a Tarot card 11. A unisex floriental with notes of cinnamon, allspice and Bourbon vanilla. Presented in a 100 ml bottle
La Roue de la Fortune 10   2009 Part of Their D & G Fragrance Anthology . Named after tarot cards: The Wheel of Fortune: also each fragrance is represented by a naked model or two. With notes of tuberose, gardenia, jasmine, benzoin and patchouli.  Presented in a 100 ml bottle 
La Tempérance 14   2011 Seventh in the Anthology collection  and representing the Temperance card 14. A woody musk edt with notes of ambrette, iris and musk. Presented in 50 and 100 ml bottles
Le Bateleur 1   2009 Part of Their D & G Fragrance Antholog.  Named after tarot cards: The Jugler/Magician; also each fragrance is represented by a naked model or two. With aromatic and aquatic notes, cedar and vetiver.   Presented in a 100 ml bottle 
Le Fou 21   2011 Eighth in their Anthology collection and representing the Fool card 21 (although in many decks, the Fool card is 0). A masculine oriental fougère edt with notes of bergamot, juniper berry and gingerbread.  Presented in 50 and 100 ml bottles
L'Eau The One   2008 A lighter version of 2006's The One - delicate eau de toilette version of the original eau de parfum. Presented in 50 and 75 ml bottles
Light Blue   2001 A fruity-floral fragrance created by Olivier Cresp with notes of Sicilian citron, bluebell, Granny Smith apple, jasmine sambac, bamboo, white rose, cedarwood, amber and musk.
Light Blue Discover Vulcano Pour Homme   2014 A limited edition named after the Aeolian island. An edt with notes of Italian lemon, ginger, cypress, lavender, vetiver and  cedarwood. Presented in a 75 ml bottle
Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino    2012 An edt with notes of  ltchi,  ambrette seed, iris, osmanthus, amber and pachouli.  Presented in 25 and 50 ml bottles
Light Blue Escapeto Panarea    2014 A limited edition named after the smallest of the Aeolian islands. An edt with top notes of bergamot and pear, heart notes of night blooming jasmine and orange flower, on base notes of ambergris, tonka beans and warm musks. Presented in a 100 ml bottle
Light Blue Living Stromboli Pour Homme    2012 An edt with notes of citrus,  pink pepper seg, geranium, amber, patchouli and vetyver. Presented in 40 or 75 ml bottles
Light Blue Love in Capri   2016 An edt with top notes of lemon and mandarin, heart notes of white florals inspired by the flower of Capri – Caprifoglio, honeysuckle, jasmine sambac and almond blossom, on base notes of musks and cedar wood. Presented in 50 and 100 ml bottles
Light Blue pour Homme   2007 May. An edt with top notes of Sicilian mandarin, frozen grapefruit peel, bergamot and juniper; heart notes of rosemary, Szechuan pepper and rosewood; on base notes of musk wood, incense and oak moss.  Presented in 75 and 125 ml'
Light Blue Pour Homme Swimming in Lipari    2015 An edt with notes of sea salt accord and grapefruit. Presented in a 125 ml bottle
Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri    2016 An edt with notes of credat, Sicilian bergamot, bitter orange,  Sichuan pepper, myrrh, cedar wood and Vetiver. Presented in a 75 ml bottle
Light Blue Sunset in Salina    2015 An edt with notes of freesia and Malvasia wine . Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Rose The One   2009 A rose-centered flanker to 'The One'. An edp created by Michel Girard with notes of blackcurrant, pink grapefruit, mandarin, lily of the valley, rose, litchi, peony, Madonna lily, ambrette seed, sandalwood, musk and vanilla.  Presented in 30, 50 and 75 ml bottles
Sicily   2003 August: Created by Nathalie Lorson, an edp with notes of bergamot, honeysuckle, hibiscus, jasmine, rose, musk, heliotrope and sandalwood. Launch slogan ‘the feel of passion’.
Sport   2010 sub titled 'The One'.
TBA    2007 A masculine fragrance
The D & G Fragrance Anthology    2009 Consist of: Le Bateleur 1 - L’Imperatrice 3 - L’Amoureaux 6 - La Roue de la Fortune 10 - La Lune 18: The Moon. Refer to individual fragrance for details
The One    2006 September. An edp with top notes of mandarin, lychee, bergamot and peach, heart notes of jasmine, lily of the valley and plum, on base notes of vanilla, amber and musk. Accompanied by a shower gel, perfumed body lotion and deodorant spray.
The One    2014 A limited editon. : "Celebrate timeless elegance with a jewel-toned Collector’s Edition
The One Desire   2013 January. An edp with notes of bergamot, mandarin, lychee, lily of the valley, tuberose, caramel-infused vanilla, sandalwood and musk.  Presented in 30, 50 and 75 ml bottles. The fragrance be fronted by actress Scarlett Johansson.
The One Essence   2015 An edp with notes of bergamot, mandarin, lychee, peach, jasmine, lily, amber and vanilla. Presented in 40 and 65 ml bottles
The One for Men   2008 An edt created by Olivier Polge; with notes of grapefruit, coriander, basil, cardamom, ginger, orange blossom, cedar, tobacco and ambergris. Presented in 50 and 100 ml bottles
The One for Men   2014 A limited editon. : "Celebrate timeless elegance with a jewel-toned Collector’s Edition
The One for Men Eau de Parfum    2016 An oriental spicy edp with top notes of  grapefruit, coriander and basil; heart notes of ginger, cardamon and orange blossom; on base notes of tobacco, amber and cedar wood.  Presented in 50, 100 or 150 ml bottles
The One Gentleman   2010 In association with P&G Prestige. An edt with notes of pepper, lavender, fennel, cardamom, patchouli and vanilla. Presented in in 30, 50 and 100 ml bottles. Fronted by the actor Matthew McConaughey
The One Lace Edition   2011 A limited edition. An edp with notes of bergamot, mandarin, lychee, peach, lily, muguet, jasmine, plum, vetiver, amber, musk and vanilla. Presented in a 50 ml bottle. Disc.
The One Royal Night   2016 A limited distribution flanker to The One for Men. An oriental woody edp with notes of cardamom, basil, wild pear wood, accent of nutmeg, amber, cedar and sandalwoods. Presented in 100 and 150 ml bottles
The One Sport    2012 February. In association with P&G Prestige. An aromatic edt with top rosemary, aquatic and  salty accords; heart notes of Sequoia wood and cardamom seed, on base notes of patchouli, watery notes and  musk. Presented in 30, 50 and 100 ml bottles
The Velvet Collection   2011 Consists of 6 fragrances
Velvet Bergamot   2014 An edp with notes of cassis bud absolute, clary sage,  eau de brouts absolute from the orange flower, petitgrain leaves, vetiver and ambrette seed   Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Collection   Consists of: Velvet Bergamot  - Velvet Desire -Velvet Exotic Leather - Velvet Love  - Velvet Mimosa Bloom  - Velvet Desert Oud -  Velvet Ginestra - Velvet Patchouli  - Velvet Pure - Velvet Roser - Velvet Sublime - Velvet Tender Oud - Velvet Vetiver - Velvet Wood. Refer to individual fragrance for details
Velvet Desert Oud    2013 Part of the Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of incense, dark woods, amber and musk. Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Desire    2011 Part of the Velvet Collection. A white floral edp with notes of gardenia, tuberose and frangipani  Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Exotic Leather   2015 Part of their Velvet Collection. A masculine chypre edp with notes of black leather accord, cistus labdanum, styrax, cade oil, clary sage, lavender, rum, olibanum and incense. Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Ginestra   2016 An edp with notes of linden blossom, violet, citrus,  beeswax absolute,  balsamic benzoin and musky velvione  Presented in 50 and 150 ml bottles
Velvet Love    2011 Part of the Velvet Collection.  An oriental edp with notes of carnations of Lake Como, ylang-ylang and pepper. Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Mimosa Bloom    2015 Part of their Velvet Collection. A fresh floral edp with notes of mandarin, bergamot, neroli, mimosa, narcissus and violet leaf. Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Patchouli    2011 Part of their Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of patchouli oil, kephalis and musk.   Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Pure   2016 Part of the Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of galbanum, jasmine, cistus labdanum, fig leaf accord, jasmin alcoolat, narcissus, jonquille absolute, north African neroli and geranium, Haitian vetiver and orris butter.  Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Rose   2014 An edp with notes of Moroccan rose absolute,Bulgarian Rose essence ,  Rose Centifolia accord, Rose de Mai absolute,  Sicilian hesperidic, Salomon lily accord, Egyptian geranium, musk velvione   Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Sublime    2011 Part of the Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of  Sicilian mandarin, orange blossom and neroli  Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Tender Oud   2013 Part of their Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of Damask rose essence, Rosa Centifolia, almonds  and oud. Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Vetiver    2011 Part of their Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of vetiver, galbanum and Mediterranean fig  Presented in a 50 ml bottle
Velvet Wood    2011 Part of their Velvet Collection. An edp with notes of ebony, resins benzoin and refined black leather.   Presented in a 50 ml bottle
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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