Licorice, tobacco leaf and myrrh: Velvet Precious Jewel pairs a brief note pyramid with an elaborate collector’s bottle. Dolce&Gabbana presents it as an Eau de Parfum and confirms that only 40 numbered pieces exist; Fragrantica classifies it as oriental woody and unisex.
Launched in 2026 within the Velvet collection, the fragrance aims to bring together Italian tradition and references to Middle Eastern perfumery. The official description highlights Italian licorice, tobacco and myrrh; Fragrantica also credits perfumer Cécile Zarokian.
Quick facts
- Brand
- Dolce&Gabbana
- Launch
- 2026
- Perfumer
- Cécile Zarokian (Fragrantica and IFragrance)
- Fragrance family
- Oriental woody (Fragrantica); ambery woody notes according to the brand
- Size
- Not listed in the sources checked
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (official site)
- Audience
- Unisex
- Edition
- 40 numbered bottles (official site)
A short, dark pyramid
The composition rests on just three notes: licorice at the opening, tobacco leaves in the heart and myrrh at the base. Dolce&Gabbana describes the overall mood as ambery and woody; IFragrance identifies the licorice as Amarelli, while the official page calls it Italian.
How it smells: the notes
Fragrantica and the official product page agree on the licorice, tobacco and myrrh theme, although the brand presents it as an enveloping accord rather than a staged pyramid. The descriptions below interpret the listed materials; they are not a personal wearing impression.
Top notes
the first minutes- Licorice
Licorice sets a sweet, spicy tone at the opening. IFragrance identifies it as Amarelli licorice and Dolce&Gabbana describes it as Italian.
Heart notes
the first hours- Tobacco leaves
Tobacco leaf brings the heart’s warm, dry focus, according to Fragrantica’s pyramid and the brand description.
Base notes
what lingers on the skin- Myrrh
Myrrh closes the list with a resinous facet. Dolce&Gabbana includes it in an accord it describes as ambery and woody.
Scent profile
- Sweet100
- Soft spicy97
- Tobacco81
- Amber49
- Balsamic41
- Anise32
- Warm spicy22
- Whiskey16
Sweet leads, narrowly ahead of soft spicy, with tobacco in third place. Amber and balsamic add to the warm, resinous reading. These are relative community ratings, not measurements of intensity.
First opinions
Fragrantica rates it 2.60 out of 5 from 10 votes: four people chose “love” and six chose “hate”, with no votes in the middle categories. That is a polarized response, but the sample is far too small to serve as a verdict on the fragrance.
Wear votes are also sparse: summer (5) and winter (2), with none for spring or autumn; daytime (5) and evening (0). These reflect a very small group’s preferences, not a reliable seasonal recommendation or performance test.
Who might enjoy it?
On paper, it may interest someone who enjoys sweet, spicy scents with tobacco and resins, and values presentation as much as the juice. The brand positions the bottle as part of its luxury collection; we have not tried the fragrance, and the few ratings available cannot predict broader reception.
When to wear it
- Day: recommended
- Night: not indicated
- Spring: not indicated
- Summer: recommended
- Autumn: not indicated
- Winter: not indicated
A collector’s bottle
The glass bottle is wrapped in a removable jewel-like ornamental cage, with decorative pieces set by hand. The brand presents it in a black velvet case with a gold plaque; an Arabic inscription refers to the word “jewel”. The design is central to an edition limited to 40 numbered bottles.
Price and availability
The official page checked confirms the Eau de Parfum and numbered edition, but does not show a price or bottle size in the available page text. IFragrance reported that the launch would be available at selected Dolce&Gabbana stores and Harrods; its article did not give a price either. For current availability and pricing, the brand points shoppers to its boutiques.
Our early take
Velvet Precious Jewel stands out for its tiny production run and a compact pyramid of licorice, tobacco and myrrh. The brand confirms the Eau de Parfum concentration and 40 numbered bottles; size and price remain unpublished in the sources checked. Fragrantica’s score is striking, but it comes from just ten votes.
- It promises: a sweet, spicy accord with tobacco and myrrh as counterpoints.
- It promises: a handcrafted bottle and a run of just 40 numbered pieces, according to Dolce&Gabbana.
- To check: how the licorice develops and how much space tobacco and myrrh take up.
- To check: longevity and sillage; early ratings are not enough to assess either.
- To check: bottle size, price and availability at each boutique or retailer.
Information updated on 15 October 2026. Sources: Dolce&Gabbana, Fragrantica and IFragrance. The brand confirms Eau de Parfum and 40 numbered bottles; we found no published size or price. Fragrantica had 10 votes, a small sample. We have not tried the fragrance.
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