Velvet Honey Santal Dolce & Gabbana 2025

Velvet Honey Santal initially presents a well-rounded fragrance. It is not overpowering and settles calmly and evenly on the skin.

The impression from the first test is actually very predictable after a glance at the straightforward fragrance notes. Soft honey, yellow, not golden, is in the foreground and melts into warm wood. A pleasant fragrance that fits well with the current start of autumn. It remains suitable for everyday use. Not too sweet, not too dry. A good companion for work and leisure time.

But what strikes me is that it is only as I have described it so far. Very straightforward and, how can I say it, lacking depth. Honey can also be more intense and have more character.

But it doesn't necessarily need that. I think many will like it just the way it is. Because its effect is similar to that of a molecular fragrance: clinging and accentuating.

However, it is clearly too expensive for this effect.

For a designer, the fragrance ventures slightly into niche territory. However, it does so only to the extent that it remains accessible to the general public.

One could say that this is insufficient. However, one could also say that it is the best of both worlds. But not at this price.

As has been described many times here, this scent smells very little of wood. Rather, it resembles creamy shower gels with almond milk and honey. For a gourmand, we are too lactonic-soapy. I also can't find any amber. I'm sure some will like it, but unfortunately, it's not for me. I had hoped for more of a kick, but the sweet honey is too dominant.