DOLCE & GABBANA VELVET EXOTIC LEATHER UNISEX EDP 100ML TESTER













Velvet Exotic Leather by Dolce & Gabbana is a smoky black-leather scent with a boozy rum-and-davana opening, a cinnamon-and-rose heart and a frankincense, styrax and tobacco base. Dark and rich for cool-weather evenings.
Wild Roads and Refined Instincts
Velvet Exotic Leather is a fragrance of duality — the rugged, smoky character of leather meeting the polished refinement of a Dolce & Gabbana creation. It is a scent of journeys taken, of open roads and firelit rooms, of tobacco smoke curling through cool night air. This unisex composition is bold, assured, and unforgettable — the signature of someone who moves through the world on their own terms.
The Olfactory Story
The opening is a masterclass in aromatic complexity: Davana, with its exotic, fruity-herbal sweetness, layers alongside the warming sweetness of Rum for an opening that is immediately distinctive. Clary Sage adds a herbal, slightly nutty clarity, Juniper Berries bring a crisp, gin-like freshness, and Lavender contributes a familiar, soothing aromatic quality that grounds the opening without restraining it. The heart is where the character of the fragrance is fully declared: Leather — rich, dark, and commanding — takes centre stage, with Cinnamon adding a warm spiced sweetness and Fir Balsam introducing a cool, resinous depth. Turkish Rose provides a stunning contrast, its honeyed floral warmth softening the leather and revealing a hidden romanticism beneath the toughness. The base is deep and lasting: Frankincense contributes a smoky, sacred resinous quality; Cistus Labdanum adds warm amber complexity; Styrax — a balsamic resin with a smoky leather quality of its own — amplifies the leather accord beautifully; and Tobacco brings a rich, warming, slightly sweet earthiness that defines the dry-down as unmistakably masculine yet universally compelling.
Scent Profile
Performance
Longevity: 8-12 hours on skin. Sillage: Moderate to strong — an intimate trail that commands presence.
Occasion & Season
Velvet Exotic Leather is a fragrance for the colder months — autumn and winter evenings where its smoky, resinous depth comes fully alive. It excels at evening events, formal occasions, and any situation that calls for a fragrance with gravitas and authority. It is equally powerful as a statement piece for creative individuals who want a scent that sets them apart from the crowd.
Style Profile
The wearer of Velvet Exotic Leather is someone of strong aesthetic identity — a person drawn to the intersection of rebellion and refinement, who appreciates aged whisky, fine leather goods, and the kind of beauty that comes with character and history. This is a fragrance for the individual, never the crowd.
Brand Heritage
Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan. The Velvet collection celebrates Italian artisanship and Sicilian opulence, each fragrance inspired by a precious fabric texture. These tester bottles contain the full fragrance with identical formulation to retail — only the presentation box differs.
Notes Pyramid
- Top Notes: Davana, Rum, Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Lavender
- Heart Notes: Leather, Cinnamon, Fir Balsam, Turkish Rose
- Base Notes: Frankincense, Cistus Labdanum, Styrax, Tobacco
Care Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Apply to pulse points: wrists, neck, inner elbows and chest.
- Do not rub wrists together — let the fragrance settle naturally on skin.
- Keep the cap secured when not in use to preserve the scent integrity.
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Refund & Return Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Every fragrance we sell is backed by our money-back guarantee. If something is not right, we will make it right.
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You have 7 days from the date you receive your order to request a return.
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Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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