The woody, oriental fragrance opens with fruity, balsamic top notes of Indian Davana oil, which blend with the tangy Sicilian blood orange Tarocco and are balanced by the dry, earthy facets of Indian papyrus essence.
Aromatic clary sage forms the heart of the fragrance. Its fruity-floral quality gives way to sweet musk notes and a hint of tobacco. Clary sage is complemented by peppery coriander seeds and the heady opulence of Bulgarian rose.
Then comes the fragrance's signature - rich, woody patchouli with hints of spice and subtle smokiness blends with Spanish cistus essence, giving the perfume a warm, dry and resinous quality.
The base note is enriched with Venezuelan tonka beans and notes of vanilla and caramel, leaving a lingering sweetness on the skin.
The flacon features the signature silhouette of the Velvet Collection fragrances, the distinctive heavy glass flacon topped with an elegant gold-embellished velvet cap. For DOLCE&GABBANA Velvet Black Patchouli Eau de Parfum, this classic shape is wrapped in shadowy black to underline the enigmatic mystery of the oriental fragrance. An engraved gold plaque completes the bottle, housed in a black velvet coffin.