Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

2 1 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I The male fragrance is further aromatic, with notes of bitter orange, bergamot and vibrant Sichuan pepper. It’s perfect for daytime, or for transitioning into the evening, as the musky cedar wood and dry amber will warm up on the skin and stir your senses. Whichever you choose, the salty air from the sea and the warm sun beaming on the rocks of the designers' homeland will all be remembered in this timeless collection. Also new for 2016 is the Velvet Pure collection. A totally different set of fragrances, looking more towards the chic concept of traditional luxury. Vintage Italian ingredients have been carefully selected to ensure each perfume is of utmost quality and a one-of-a-kind offering. Like their namesake velvet fabric, each perfume is full-bodied and sensual against the skin and gives a unique feeling to the wearer. As with everything designed by Dolce & Gabbana, each bottle of Velvet Pure has been created with their artisan approach to making simply beautiful objects. Using precious, natural and often rare ingredients, great care and precision has been required to finish these scents off to perfection. Luxurious yet traditional, this family of fragrances is like no other. Each one has a distinct look, feel and scent, using the highest quality ingredients – but all include the reseda flower, which is a floral ingredient that has been overlooked for many years. The designers have always wanted to re-introduce this natural beauty back into the world of perfume and now it's been captured in the best way possible. Growing in the Mediterranean, it's part of the European family and fits in perfectly with the Dolce & Gabbana brand. With a sturdy clear bottle housing the golden-hued perfume, it has a strong presence. Topped off with a velvet cap, it's soft to the touch. Each cap is a different shade of the decadent fabric, hinting as to what scent will be inside. You can imagine each one looking beautiful on your dresser – and having more than one lined up next to each other will be even more complimentary, as they are visually stunning. Beautiful to look at, and incredible to smell on your skin, choose from wood, rose, patchouli, oud and many more elements with Velvet Pure being the latest addition to the collection. A choice piece of Dolce & Gabbana in your life, whether just in your cosmetic collection or to pair alongside your designer wardrobe. Whatever your selection, you can be sure of having a bit of exquisite D&G craftsmanship in your own collection.