Dolce&Gabbana

Ooooh! This is a nice one! Let me just say that I fell down the rabbit hole trying to find THE soapy fragrance. D&G Red Cap was suggested. People described it as fresh, fizzy and spicy. I don’t know why but the fizzy drew me in. I went on Ebay and found a 3.4oz bottle of this baby for about $70 which isn’t bad considering it’s nearly impossible to find in U.S. stores. Now, I know that people are claiming that the German formulation (which I have) pales in comparison to the Euroitalia version. From the batch number, I was able to tell that mine was manufactured in September 2012. From what I understand, all perfumes were watered down after 2012 in order to comply with IFRA so I am sure that the Italian versions are stronger. Does that mean that they are superior? Maybe. German formulations are manufactured by Procter & Gamble Prestige Beaute. The newest formulations are coming from France still under P&G so if you’re interested in Red Cap, do your homework and figure out which formulation is going to be best for you. Also, beware of fakes because they are aplenty. Anyway, I had D&G Light Blue back when it first came out. Funny side note: my best friend set me up on a blind date with a guy and I wore Light Blue that night. I caught a whiff of him mid-date and asked him what he was wearing. It was Light Blue for men. Cute, right?!? We wore the same fragrance on the first date! This has to be fate 🥰 I wish I could wrap up the story by saying we got married and had a Light Blue bottle cake at our wedding but no...He ended up breaking my heart and wasting my time. Certified F boy. That’s probably why I ended up hating that particular fragrance. I chucked my 75% full bottle into the garbage after we broke up. Yeah, I know. Dramatic. Not only that but everywhere I went, I was bound to smell it on someone. I just got sick of it. So, I am already biased against D&G lol. This is like the Matrix, Blue cap will sedate you and blend you with the masses. Red invigorates you and sets you apart from the usual. I really should have gone red! But I feel like nobody talks about Red because Blue is always shoved into the undeserved limelight. I had to do some real digging to even find a mention of this fragrance and how beautiful it is. The YouTube review from Ouch110 was what really sold me. Also, he delves deeply into the reformulation history and breaks down the differences in each one. Okay, Ouch. I will give D&G another chance... The initial spray of this is SPICY. For a minute, I was like, “Wait! Did I buy the wrong bottle?!?!” The dry down is where this fragrance really takes off. I get that fizzy, sparkly, airy sensation. It truly does smell like warm laundry fresh from the dryer. The basil in this gives it that unexpected bitter, spicy twist that sets it apart from your standard fresh and clean scent. I don’t feel like it’s overpowering which you think it would be from the first spray. It’s soft and bold at the same time. Feminine with a hint of a freshly washed baby. I’m not a girl, not yet a woman type of vibe (I hear Britney Spears is actually a fan of this scent). I really love this! The staying power is pretty good. It’s still detectable after the 5 hour mark but definitely gone by morning. That must be why people prefer the Euroitalia version. BUT... it’s still great! I totally get why people keep coming back to this fragrance after almost 30 years. Sure, it does smell “classic”, aldehydes do that. But there’s something sweet and innocent intertwined at the heart of it also. Red, you’re the real showstopper here 🤩. I don’t care what anyone says about your Cool Watery, screechy, overhyped Blue little sister. I live in Chicago and as diverse as we are, I can tell you that I have yet to smell anything quite unique as Red Cap on someone. I smell a lot of Gucci, Mugler, Lancome, Juicy Couture, Bath and Body Works and yes, still to this day, Blue Cap. I actually smelled Blue Cap on a woman at work the other day and I have to admit that it smelled pretty good on her. But overall, Red Cap is much cooler and exotic. I feel like it’s finally gaining the hype and recognition it’s always deserved. Update: As of February 2022, D&G has decided to split from Shiseido and is now planning on revamping/restoring all fragrances back to the Euroitalia quality. Does this mean we can expect to see a revival of Red Cap in its original glory?!? Stay tuned.

I bought this immediately after reading through the countless reviews of this scent and scent memories, and I wasn't deterred that I'd be unable to buy the original Italian formulation. I was lucky enough to get the red cap very quickly in the mail which I tore open as soon as I received it. I didn't really understand it and I couldn't have. It's the kind of scent you just have to smell for yourself. This is probably THE most game-changing scent I have ever got my hands on. I'm now scared it's going to be unavailable at some point and am trying to pace myself in acquiring more bottles. It's kind of indescribable to me, and the only thing I can really convey is the soapy-aldehydic part of it--but there really is alot more going on here. I just can't describe it because I am not literate enough in notes to really discern them. One of the reviews said it smelled like a bank when you first walk in and I completely agree - it's bizarre, but it does. Like when you first walk in to a bank that is highly air conditioned and the smell of money just hits you in the nose. For this reason I wear this mostly to work; it's definitely not a casual scent, really, in any way. In an off-work setting, I can see someone possibly wearing this to an outdoor event, as the sillage is so great on this it would be noticeable even with other smells and in a light breeze. I may try to wear it to dinner at some point but for now it's a power suit accompaniment. Not sure I'd wear it in the heat as it could be suffocating. It lasts all day and then some and to me it never really changes after that first half hour or so. My 7 year old got her hands on it and sprayed it all over herself a couple weeks ago, and while it definitely seemed out of place on her, the projection was stable into the evening, and consistently wafted gently behind her as she moved. The opinions of this scent aren't as hot and cold as I expected they would be, with most people on the "love" side, but I can actually see this one being a love it/hate it kind of smell. It is not safe blind buy. Although it was a huge win for me, I took to it only after my husband sprayed it on his wrist and I had a chance to smell it from a distance. I think was a bit confusing for me when I smelled it on myself. Somehow, the distance made it easier to absorb and fully appreciate the notes; maybe it was because I was perceiving it as masculine on him vs trying to align it with whatever original expectations I had before opening the box. Once I realized how much I loved it on him, I asked him to wear it a few times more, and then eventually took it over again for myself. Not sure if there is any place to get a decant of this, but even if you wind up with a whole bottle and don't like it, I'm sure you won't have a hard time finding someone who will take it off of your hands given the extreme love for this.

As a perfume lover I was aware of this juice being the stuff of perfume legend, and the discontinuation was much lamented by the perfume community. The current Pour Femme with the small purple cap is an abomination in my opinion, a marshmallow, hairspray mess that actually makes me gag. I bought a Euroitalia miniature on eBay but it had turned, although I could still smell some of the beauty of this and was determined to try a fresh or unspoiled bottle. I’ve managed to get hold of a Beaute Prestige Eau De Toilette bottle, made in France, from FragranceX (so definitely genuine). It arrived today, and I’ve not been this excited about a perfume arriving since I managed to snag a bottle of Versace Blonde. My word, this is stunning! I can see the resemblance to Chanel No 5, sure there are aldehydes in here but they are creamy and well blended as opposed to the punchy, fresh air blast you get from no.5 (and which I love about no.5). If this had smelt like no.5 I would have been disappointed as I have that perfume and adore it and don’t need a dupe. There is a warmth in this perfume that no.5 doesn’t have. This definitely has the richness of no.5 though. This smells like laundry drying in the sun in a hot country, as described by some others on here and I think it will work well in all seasons, even the hottest, where it will bloom on the skin. It’s like a really beautiful body lotion. I can’t pick out any particular notes and definitely not the coriander which I struggle with as a note.it is definitely aromatic as opposed to floral. It reminds me a little of Joop and Gabriela sabatini’s perfume, although it is not a dupe of any of these. It smells timeless, classic and not dated in anyway. The current formulation doesn’t seem to be as beast mode as original versions of the scent but nothing is beast mode nowadays with all these blasted reformulations, except a good oud perfume, Montale, La Vie est Belle or Baccarat. As @simplecreative has said, there’s nothing else out there that smells like this, so the lack of sillage and longevity is a compromise I am prepared to make to have this beautiful fragrance in my life. Why on earth did D&G discontinue/severely scale down the production of this one? It’s signature material, and I, along with countless others would happy buy this on repeat for the rest of my days!

Absolutely beautiful! I'm not a vintage perfume person, as a general rule I like scents from the 90s and newer. This is from the 90s, but has some notes that were at their most popular long before that, namely aldehydes and carnation. Out of all the currently unpopular notes, these are the two that I would love to smell more often in modern perfumery, but I was still a little wary because don't always love them in older scents. Unnecessarily so! Together with the warm base of this fragrance, they smell timeless and not dated at all. D&G opens with a burst of soapy, bubbly, fizzy aldehydes. After many reviews about this being such a sexy, dramatic diva perfume I was quite surprised by how clean it is. There is a sensual warmth beneath the cleanliness, but nothing animalic or otherwise wild. Just a lot of soothing sandalwood, a hint of vanilla that intensifies in the late drydown, a floral bouquet that mainly consists of carnations, and some aromatic, spicy notes which smell like more than just coriander and basil to me. So I really think that this can easily be worn daily as a casually chic and elegant scent. I guess it all depends on your own style and perspective, but if you wear red lipstick in your day-to-day life, this won't feel out of place either. The reviewers who mentioned fluffy clean towels are spot on. I'm sure towels don't really smell different from other fresh laundry, but this fragrance is the texture and feel of a fresh warm towel translated into scent. My sample is from P&G prestige. I have never tried any older versions, nor do I care to hunt them down as I already love this one. It's kind of confusing, some say this is discontinued, some say this is back in stores. Despite my version being made in Germany, which is where I live, it has been almost impossible to find here for years. Other D&G fragrances are everywhere, but for this one I had to order a sample from the US. I hope I'll be able to find an affordable bottle from a trustworthy source online. I need this in my life.

I've been holding off writing a review for this perfume for so long because I love it THAT much..I just really can't find the words to express it. Be still my heart... It started in my late teens, my best friend's girlfriend Cathy used to wear this out with us when we would go clubbing and..from the first sniff I was hooked. Hooked on this absolutely luxurious feminine powder bomb! Back then I never really wore perfumes marketed for women and especially not something as bold as this beauty. This is something oh so very special. As I've got older..I've found myself craving this perfume so much that it has gone into my top 5 perfumes of all time. I simply..adore it. It starts out with a bang..this could easily put someone off...it's quite a jumble of strong citrus notes and basil. It smells like an extremely expensive soap. If you are not a fan of soapy, still give it a chance because it reveals a lot more.. The aldehydes are prominent and give it a glamourous sparkle. This one REALLY needs to settle and warm up before it's true beauty is revealed (as i said) After a while all the notes mesh and waft in a way that still makes me swoon..even after smelling it so many times on different people and myself. I just cannot get enough of it. It's powdery (as i said) but..ultra classy and feminine at the same time. Not baby powder.... sexy powder! It's extremely difficult to describe for me, I just know its a masterpeice. Now I hear D&G are discontinuing it...booooo! I have ran out and bought myself 300mls of this to make sure I'll never be without it and am considering a fourth 100ml. (edit..I'm now on my fifth, I need to go on "hoarders" This scent needs to be tried and used carefully to get the real feel of it. It's an absolute delight to wear and is a huge statement. Too much will knock people out....I'm only just becoming brave enough to wear it myself after all these years. Oh Red Cap...you are breathtakingly beautiful...there is no other like you. THIS IS PERFUME PERFECTION!

Dolce & Gabbana is one on a short list, that blew my mind wide open to a future in perfume adoration and analysis. Almost thirty years have passed since that first spray and enchanted eye roll. Despite a necessary reformulation to achieve code standards, and subsequently somewhat deflated, D & G still sings radiantly. Shortly after I summoned the courage to drain the bank of a considerable sum of money, I repurchased this beauty, lovingly referred to as the "Red Top". I reviewed my previous assessment of components listed, and was shocked at how close the new formulation was, considering I based the old on a memory. That is the bewitching nature of this, that one can recall a memory from almost thirty years ago with such accuracy. It is also a testament to the perfumers involved with its re-release. I carefully compared notes, giving pause to sandalwood, lily of the valley, and musk, who have been synthesized for some time now. I still love the coldness of herbal notes and citruses, juxtaposed with the spicy warmness of woods, musk and vanilla. The contrast also continues with the sheer brightness of freesia, jasmine and ivy, against sweet and spicy marigold, carnation, and rose. Up until tonight, I regarded this perfume as a sweater-weather treat, an intrinsic heat captured through the glow of honey peaking past glass. I never even thought of this creation as being aldehydic dominant, let alone composed of so much of that olfactory albatross. Where have I been? As I smell the blotter again and again, I can't help wondering why I didn't detect that before. Plain to see now, I guess that's what they say about hindsight. One thing is for certain in my mind, and that is how dazzling she still is after all this time - how wonderfully she's aged. And how content am I, after finally being reunited with an old friend!

There comes a time in a girl's life when she realizes she doesn't need to fit in with the rest of her all flowers-and-candy spritzed peers and becomes her own unique person. This perfume, is not for just -any- woman. If it didn't "work out" for someone, it was for good reason. It just wasn't meant for YOU, darlings. When I worked in a perfumeria, this was a rather tough sell since it was deemed somewhat overpowering and not a very "feminine" scent. My body chemistry begs to differ. By "feminine" I've learned what they really meant...they meant "girly" and this is not a girly scent. Its too sophisticated for that and I shall explain. Within minutes of wear, it feels like exotic spicy flowers took residence within your pores and bloomed from your body heat. The magic lies in the drydown though, where the complexity of this perfume reveals what secrets lies beneath the skin. It seems to conjure up that silent yet smoldering lady that can seduce with merely a cocked brow. Silent, yes...but by no means timid. If I were asked, what kind of woman comes to mind when I smell this...I would say it is for a woman who doesn't have to try hard or even at all to obtain attention, she exudes a raw feminine sensuality without much effort, she is comfortable in her own skin without needing anyone else's opinions, she is someone silent and observant but intriguing, she'd be a woman few would know intimately but several would find hard to forget...a tigress, pretty much. This is why I say that this fragrance isn't for everyone. It simply wasn't meant for that and the intention can be smelled a smile away ;) P.S. I am saddened that this fragrance may be joining the Glorious Perfumes Graveyard. I do hope they relaunch them in some years. It would be a terrible shame to lose this unique and erotic fragrance as a thing of the past.

This is perfume with a "P." Vintage Red Cap is a powerhouse if there ever was one. It's beyond beautiful with endless layers of harmoniously blended accords of all kinds. It's clean & soapy, spicy, woodsy, floral, powdery, citrusy, a touch animalic. How does it pack so much in there and not smell a hot mess? It's perfect, not a hair out of place. It smells like a woman draped in gold jewelry wearing a long slinky black dress sitting on a red velvet tufted stool in the dimly lit grand foyer of her mansion smoking a cigarette with her glove as she waits for her butler to bring her her coat. And red lipstick. I haven't smelled non vintage Red Cap, but my old bottle is divine. The hubs even commented, said, "ooh that does smell good." Highest praise from him. 😆 After 2 days and a shower I can still smell its powdery, woodsy, slightly sweet drydown on my skin. This stuff is powerful. Not an everyday easy grab by any means, but it's a non negotiable in my collection. There's nothing else like it. Shame D&G doesn't work with aldehydes anymore. It's not for everyone, but it grows on you with time. Red Cap is the badass No. 5. Edit: Correction ; it IS an everyday easy grab if you're like me and you find yourself utterly addicted and can't get enough. Spray less under clothes and it can go with you to the grocery store. Spray on skin and hit your clothes with it and it will follow you around your house all day long. Wear it at the park on a warm day. But don't wear it for dinner & a movie unless said date is at home because, well, nobody's allowed to do such "risky" things these days. When the day DOES come that socializing isn't considered a crime, wear it! Just adjust how you apply to suit the occasion and you will be glad.

The famous Red Cap! Reading reviews, and people commenting on its bright aldehydes, I was curious but never really looked for it. But a month ago I found on a French site a sealed bottle of the original, with a 1991 batch code. Price was good, I love aldehydes and Italian bombastic-ness so I jumped right in. Now, I have to say that while I love it, I don’t find it the aldehyde bomb it’s made to be. Maybe I’m so used to them in vintage jewels like Calèche, Rive Gauche or Chanel N°5, that they strike me here as effervescent bubbles ready to pop. The jewel here is the creamy, languorous drydown that follows the spicy floral heart. Yeah, the aldehydes brighten and lift, giving volume and texture to the other notes. But what shines is a spicy carnation, big as a 1980’s Teatro Alla Scala, softened by jasmine and lily, and made even more fiery by a wonderful coriander (why isn’t coriander used more often??) note and a pinch of basil. The notes dance with each other, and it’s hard to pinpoint them. There’s artistry in the blending, and as a whole I can see why it’s so hot tempered. It’s exotic, erotic, sensual and big, just like perfumes used to be. The florals take a more oriental turn as the drydown approaches, and the vanilla/sandalwood combo reminds me slightly of what the future Addict would employ in its own basenotes. I love it. And I can see why everyone misses it. There’s a slight hairspray feel to it which I love, but more of a boudoir scent, not richly coiffed hair. The woman (or man) using it, is ready to take the world by the balls and make it their own. If only D&G had stayed on that route...of real perfume that is. Sillage/longevity; from Rome to Milan, all the way through the Italian countryside.

So fresh and clean with just enough spice to keep it from being too soapy. I find it interesting that so many voted this as a winter fragrance more than any other season. The freshness reminds me of spring or summer. The spiciness (I think it's from the carnation, cinnamon, and coriander?) make this a great choice for fall. It reminds me of an effortlessly chic yet sexy woman on the Italian Riviera. This does not smell outdated to me, it's not like the big '80s perfumes that came out just a few years before. It is strong, but without being overpowering. This can be worn day or night. I remember my sister wearing this when it first came out and I loved it. I had forgotten about it for a while, but after revisiting, I love it even more than I remember. I already bought a backup, and am considering getting one more because of how much I love it and how fearful I am of them discontinuing it once more (if they haven't already...I was not able to find information about this but I have a feeling they have and that's why prices are fairly high for this). I've never smelled anything quite like this. Even though it's still winter, I find myself craving this scent, but will try to wait for the weather to warm up so that I can do this fragrance justice. I have loved many fragrances over the years, but most of the time, except in a few rare cases, that love is fleeting, and then it's on to the next! Not with this one. It has left quite a memorable impression on me, and I have a feeling this will be a forever love.

My sister wore this in the 90's and I still love it. I normally don't like aldehydes but it works in this fragrance. It's soapy and sexy. It's clean smelling but also a little exotic and intense. What's great about this scent is it lasts and it projects so well. It's aldehydes, atypical floral notes, sandalwood, herbal spice, and some vanilla and musk. This is a perfume perfume. You're not going to smell like a bath and body works fruity scent, you're going to smell like a grown woman who wants to wear perfume. The perfume is blended very well and quite honestly, outside of the aldehydes, it's not easy to detect individual notes. There is a correlation with men's cologne, probably due to the sandalwood, basil, and coriander-but it still reads feminine, to me. It's a power scent to me-I see a boss bitch wearing this. Definitely could be a signature scent as well. I'm glad D&G is still making this and I hope they never stop. I feel like it's their Chanel #5 but for Gen X. This can still be purchased directly from the D&G website. Also, wait at least 5 minutes before sniffing as it's intense/sharp until it dries, but once it dries, you get the full beauty of this scent. I would consider this to be one of my classiest scents next to Chanel 5 L'Eau, Rouge Malachite, Coco Noir, Elie Saab, Santal Royal, Good Girl, Gone Bad (the dumbest name for an elegant white floral).

I have a memory with this perfume but it wasn't a personal experience. One summer in my early 20s ,I was working at a seaside resort . Me and around another 15 people from the staff were living in this house together. My roommate , a petite chic girl had this red velvet box perfume. I remember the first morning we were getting ready for work ,when she used it. Oh my god! It filled the whole room, it was a very sexy , sultry scent on a very hot summer day! But what I really thought at that moment is that ,this perfume is not for her.! As other people mentioned it is a grown woman scent , not a 20 year old. On the other hand it really suited her,it did actually gave the impression that she's older. Shame I can't really recall details of the scent back to my nose and brain ,but it is probably because it wasn't me wearing it. I lost contact with that friend of mine , but she's the one I connect to that perfection of a perfume. Edit : Got my hands on a original Italian version eau De toilet. I really wanted to smell the basil , but still can't. For now all I can smell is initial blast of jasmine ,then aldehydes and sandalwood. I like Chanel 5 , but I really don't think they're similar. In general I cannot describe it , there is nothing on today's market that I can compare it to as a scent. But that's why I like it, one of a kind, weird and awesome!

So, I got myself a bottle because I am a crazy perfume lady and this stuff has cult status. Nobody around me wore it in the '90 or '00, I would have noticed. I couldn't wait it to settle so I opend it immediatly. Squiky cellophane, velvety red box and cheap plasticky cap. Made in France. Batch code said 14th November '22. One careful sprey on my arm...oh, this is some seriously good stuff! So, I doused myself accordingly. And it just keeps getting better. Almost abstract, every time I smell my arm or catch a hint in motion, I find another facet. I didn't expect it to be this complex. Or this good! It makes me remember and regret Sicily, having that baby back would be marvelous. I couldn't find that Velvet version anywhere. Or more glamorous version of Melograno. Ah, those Italians... Such a timless beauty, clearly floral aldehyde, mostly white, with some cold and delicate herbs and spices. Creamy sandalwood, vanilla and tonka in the drydown and just a hint of funk. Gets spicier and quite soapy with time. It smells and developpes differently on different parts of the body. Very temperamental and temperature sensitive. So mediterranean! I love it! No, I never smelled it before. How did that even happen? I was alive and thoroughly perfumed in the '90! I would have remembered it!

This review is for a vintage formulation from the 1990's. Absolutely amazing perfume. I really don't even like aldehydes, carnation, or 90's scents in general but this one is super special. The aldehydes are so different than I smell in many other modern/recent perfumes. These aldehydes are bright yet cozy, and all the other notes sort of blend into the aldehydes to create a really unique experience. Then after a few hours you get that lovely sandalwoody, vanillic drydown that is pretty yummy! There is just something about this scent I find very sexy and empowering, and I feel like a goddess wearing it. The vintage formulation has great longevity and sillage, especially for being an EDT (they don't make them like they used to!). I find that most perfumes in this vein really lost that special "x factor" after sandalwood became so hard to come by (for example Chanel No 5 and Guerlain Samsara) and just are so inferior nowadays, but I haven't tried the current formulation of this one so I can't be sure (although I can guarantee the sandalwood aspect is not the same as it used to be- whether it is terrible or not, I cannot say). All I know is, if you love the scent like I do, get your hands on some of the vintage and you will not regret it!!!

For me, this fragrance is the epitome of glamour. I want to share with you the story of my parents’ friend Brigitte... Brigitte is French. She smokes long cigarettes, drinks wine and hosts fabulous but laid back parties. She has olive skin, short dyed caramel hair and wears gold jewellery. She’s unashamedly herself. She has a sultry low voice and laughs loudly and unreservedly. She’s fiercely loyal. Nails always done. She rides motorbikes. She wears D&G red cap. I know this doesn’t tell you much about the fragrance itself but all the notes are listed here anyway. I remember it as very soapy but that description really doesn’t do it justice. It’s soapy in a refined, pure and very expensive way. You might expect someone like Brigitte to wear a smoky, oriental scent. But she didn’t need it. She smoked Marlboros and wore high quality leather. She was also a mother and wife who was always well turned out and impeccably stylish. This scent just suited her perfectly. Brigitte moved back to France, and I haven’t seen her in years. But she left an impression on me. She became my reference point for glamour at such a young age, before I even knew what glamour was. In sum, this fragrance is classy, sophisticated and timeless - much like Brigitte!!

If my soul would have a scent, it would smell like this. It has been 17 years since the last time I smell this, so many years afterwards of unsuccessfully trying to find a dupe - just to be able to smell it again. I never thought I would find it again but today I did! I'm holding the velvet box just like I used to and I'm smelling that scent just like used to and I'm loving it just like I used to. The time has not tarnished its beauty , even possible reformulation could not take anything from it because this is a beauty in a form of scent and beauty is indestructible. And despite the fact that my perfume taste has turned to gourmands - I still love it as much I loved it from the first time I smell it. There hasn't been ever any product of mass production that made me full and complete in a deep spiritual sense like this perfume. I'm writhing this not as a classical review but as a affirmation of how important and needed this re-launch has been for many of us. I want to share my gratitude to company for releasing it again and my words of highest compliments for creators of this perfume - it means a lot more than you could even imagine. For everyone interested it is on DG website under Beauty then under section "Classic" .

Ah I loooovveee this stuff. My mam had it on yesterday and I could smell it all day. It is a BIT similar to Chanel no5 but less sharp, soapy and citrusy and more smooth and spicy. I'm sure my mam has said in the past she's not keen on no5 but she loves this. Aromatic is a good description of it. It's a beautiful blend of sweet and savoury. There's perfumes in a similar vein to this but it's very unique smelling. I've never owned it, it's always just been at my mam's I've smelled it or tried it but now I want it so badly. I definitely get the aldehydes, marigolds and basil, coriander, carnation and rose. It's got a lovely spicy, creamy, woody base with just a touch of sweetness but not a synthetic sugary sweetness or a syrupy kind. I love sugary sweet notes but it'd ruin this one A proper 90s perfume. Strong and noticeable. It's sexy but classy imo. I can't believe this is only an edt, my mam went off to buy some shoes yesterday and met back up with us when we came out of clip n climb and the second she got within a couple of feet of us I could smell her perfume again. Between this and the dupe of Midnight Poison I just got, I've got a proper urge for old skool classics again.

I received a small splash bottle of YSL Libre last year and at once disliked it and secretly kind of didn’t mind it for occasional private wear. Why? It reminded me of a D&G red cap splash bottle I had in the late 90s. In fact, I was certain they shared the same dna, even the now commonplace (would pedestrian go too far?) modern gourmand-friendly, vanillic base. So convinced was I that I purchased a travel spray of the D&G. Well I was oh so wrong! Even in the modern formulation D&G feels special. It’s aromatic, spicy, warm and comforting—yet alluring, elegant. But not commonplace. Maybe after so many years of drowning in patisserie accords, and as many people have noted, in the absence of the once omnipresent cigarette aromas, this just smells damn good to me. Longevity wowwwwww it’s been going over 12 hours today! Loving this. It’s not yet time to worry about to FB or not to FB (and current or vintage? etc.). For now I will enjoy this perfume. It’s not the time capsule that I expected (that for whatever reason Libre is—Xtina and Britney and low rise jeans and Candie’s), it strikes me as unexpectedly timeless. Or maybe it’s just an antidote to the gourmand crisis. Beautiful!

So this scent and I have taken a journey. I went from disliking it, to really enjoying it. My initial impression is that Its not quite meeting up to my high expectations. I didn't get any adelhydes. Its soapy fresh but where's the spicyness? Where are the Flowers? It's a Mostly powder drydown that smells like 90's Aquanet hairspray. So its a bit like aerosol and powder on the drydown. This can't be what everyone is raving about. I'm convinced I need to try a different sample. After letting the bottle sit for a bit, I've sprayed this on my furniture and it smells really nice on it. (✿◠‿◠) I reapplied it after getting moisturized and it smells so beautiful. Its a refreshing drink meeting a warm meal, I can't really make out the 'flavours' / depthness yet. I wish I could make out the spicyness. Currently: I wore this in Puerto Rico and this is where we became close friends. Sexy, fresh, ethereal while also being a bit warm. This is now one of my go to's for late night showers because it's the freshness and warmth I'm looking for! The warmth isn't heavy and the cleanness of it is spot on for evening showers. Its doing very well in humid and warm temperatures.

I used to have a bottle of this gem. When I tried it on at the department store, I was initially turned off. Then, I was outside that evening looking at Christmas lights. I kept catching a magical smell that I was unlike anything I had ever smelled before. When I finally realized it was the perfume I sampled earlier, I was blown away. I had been so put off by it earlier. How could it be so lovely just hours later? Oh, and the lasting power! It was truly a divine scent. I’ve read the creators matured and the new version is a reflection of that. Just in case they are reading this, please revisit your youth! I have the current versions of D&G Pour Femme and the Intense version. The Intense is closer to the original, but it just doesn’t compare. They are both nice, but nothing that stimulates my soul. I don’t find them to be nearly at long lasting either. Edit: Just got a new bottle. Made in France (I was expecting Germany) in June 2019. It has the same overall smell of the 90’s version, but it doesn’t seem as smooth or long lasting. Still lovely though. Forgive me while I overspray.

Yes it is being produced but it’s a reformulation that will take you back but the dry out is not exactly the same but quite on point. I own more than 30 bottles of all kind and type of formulation as it is my very favourite fragrance. The last Edition is being produced in France and the previous in Germany both by P&G, I’d say the french one is slightly better unless the bottles of 2011-2015 made in Germany. At the moment is not in official stores and you can only buy it online. In Australia you can get it in stores but not in the UK yet. I have no idea about the US if they are selling it there. I must add that the version of euroitalia made in Italy is a monster of perfume compare to all these new releases from both Germany and France. The Italian version (even I could say the P&G madd in Italy back in early 2000) last forever and has got a great silage. I also own the pure perfume and that is, god knows how I can put this in writing, amazing but it’s too pricey for those who are not a massive fan of this fragance. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need help on this one LOL.

Similar to Chanel No 5 EDT, but cheaper and easier to wear. No 5 has a sharp, acerbic edge which belongs in an era when it was acceptable for a feminine fragrance to choke everyone out and make their eyes water. This is a softer, more modern approach to the same idea, albeit with almost as heroic and challenging a blast of aldehydes in the opening. The difference is the abundance of florals and citrus which accompany the abrasive chemical side. Everything is discernable here, and unilike no 5 I don't wince at the OTT scratchiness. Needless to say I prefer this, and so does my wallet. Update: Now my bottle has had a few days to macerate, the perfume has blossomed. Instead of BAM ALDEHYDES IN YO FACE, it's a less histrionic, smoother mix of sparkle, citrus and florals, with a very dainty bed of patchouli carrying it. FYI I have the new formulation and it's great. I'm not familiar with the old, and I don't see the point of bleating on about the differences and/or the fact it's lost...this phenomena is part and parcel of perfumery, suck it up.

D&G for Women - A 90's-Love Declaration to Chanel No.5 I can only imagine that hundrets of (yet unknown) parfumers work for IFF und try to create memorable fragrances for their customers. So when the day came, that Dolce & Gabbana wanted their first fragrance, 2 IFF-parfumers (Jean-Pierre Mary and Martine Pallix) thought they could give D&G, what Ernest Beaux gave Coco Chanel... so they created something new by reinventing something old (a fragrance, which both consider sacred). Ever since I tried D&G 'Red Cap' for the first time, it somehow reminded me of Chanel No.5, but a lot better... Although both fragrance stand alone all by them selves as aldehydic-fragrances, to comapre them is a far stretch. I own 'No.5', but It's not really mine. D&G has more flower power (emphesis on power) and is better rounded. It eludes power vibes and the dominance of soulder pads from the 90's. I own many a fragrance and sniffed even more, but rarely have I come across soch a well balanced and well crafted fragrance. 10/10... and it lastes for days.

She’s the youngest offspring of a huge old-money hierarchical empire. She’s as luxe, riche, confident, successful and full of personality as it can ever be, but she’s still more approachable and warm than her older siblings. Her features are softer, her attitude friendlier, she wears D&G edt and her sisters wear #5 and Caleche. D&G edt (red cap) was almost impossible to find in my country until I stumbled by a last flacon at a local online seller for a dear price. I didn’t hesitate and bought it, only to find it was a leaky bottle and half the juice was wasted already. The worthless packaging smelled glorious though 😂. The seller would have me refunded on return but I was so stupid to keep it as I couldn’t find a replacement. Of course I wore it four or five times only before it was completely evaporated from the bottle and gone. A very expensive mistake but I have no regrets. Better to have sniffed and lost than never to have sniffed it at all 😆. This is how much I love 💕 it.

My bottle has code 213316 on the underside and is stamped Made in Italy, I picked it up at an auction with a few other fragrances. I think it’s probably from 2002 but who would know, especially since the codes are repeated every 10 years. I guess it could be anywhere between 1992 and 2012. Judging by the other fragrances that were included in the collection, I am thinking earlier rather than later. I don’t have any other D&G fragrances other than Sicily, so I am not really familiar with this brand. The opening notes are like being smacked in the face with a wet towel that’s been lathered up with Castile soap. It’s got the soapiest cleanest, verging on powdery aldehydes of any frag I have encountered. I have about half of a 100 ml bottle and I am so intrigued by it I am wearing it for myself at home so I can experience it properly. I have to say, I really like it but am restraining myself from going down the vintage rabbit hole and trying to find more...

Purchased a 1/2 of a 3.4oz. Made in Italy bottle. When I initially bought it, I thought if I like it, I can get a full bottle in the future or maybe purchase one of the reformulations, since they have gotten good reviews too, and most people say the scent is essentially the same even if the performance isn't. But there's no need to waste money on another bottle because the silage and longevity with one spray is so massive that this 1/2 bottle is all I'll ever need, or ever be able to use up, probably for the rest of my life. It is that potent. As to the scent, it brings to mind luxury body products. It's floral, spicy, woody, powdery, creamy, - just everything I love in a perfume! Even though this is a very rich fragrance there's something about it, that clean element, that brings to mind summer for me. I think it smells fantastic now but imagine it will smell even better on a hot summer night. Can't wait to wear it then.

I love ‘soapy’ clean fragrances, so after someone described this, on a thread I was following, as something such as “expensive Italian soap and freshly laundered bath robes” I had to try it. I’ve since been thoroughly enjoying a sample of it, and can confirm, it smells exactly as that Fragrantica Member described. It is such a happy find for me, as for various reasons I have previously avoided D&G fragrances. It’s clean, spicy, and aldehydic. There is something a little dated for me about it that I don’t know that I’d want to project onto family and friends, but I love it just for me. I enjoy wearing this around the home - especially after a warm shower, in fresh pyjamas in the evening. I think however it would be classy on the right person for an evening event or outing. Overall it is really lovely and sophisticated for the right lady. I think whomever wears this would smell “expensive”. That lady just might not be me.

My previous review still stands, but today I have the 'real' Dolce&Gabbana in hand, not the dupe I was so pleased to find. The dupe I have is indeed excellent, a very close copy. I am not sorry to have it! But like many oils it lacks a top note. Nevertheless, D&G's opening citrus and tuberose medley took me by surprise. This opening lasts only about 2 minutes, but OH is it charming. :) The tuberose makes this seem more a fragrance of it's era, but so rapidly it becomes something totally unique and suitable for a hot Italian summer. I don't think you can go wrong as a Marigold lover to get either the 'real' or the dupe: they are both fantastic and amazing. This marigold powder dry down is one of the freshest and least boring skin scents you can possible imagine for a true lover of Marigold. Having been gifted such a treasure makes it a very special month. Truly a red letter day for this fragrance fan!

Made in Italy is totally different to made in France and made in Germany bottles, they of course have the same vibe as it is the same scent but the MII has monster of silage and last for days, you literally have to rub it off with some soap in order to get rid of it. The MIG and MIF are an ok average silage and you’ll probably have to re apply during the day after a few hours. The boldness of the original MII by euroitalia is an exquisite liquor that changed the perfumery industry in early 90s. There’s a MII version made by P&G which has probably the most resemblance to the original MII by Euroitalia. I was 13 years old when this was released and I could smell it in every party from every girl when we used to go out. It was THE perfume. Probably comparable to what TF did in his early release, although in the 90s you were popular or not ...there was no space for middle brands lol

This perfume embodies the quintessence of timeless glamour a fragrance that feels as if it were lifted straight from the golden age of Hollywood. It unfolds with an air of classic sophistication, elegant and luminous, as though wrapped in the aura of a modern-day fairy tale. The composition recalls the refined beauty of Chanel No. 5 intertwined with the distinctive charm of Vivienne Westwood, creating a scent that feels undeniably expensive and impeccably tasteful. It glides across the skin with a smooth, velvety grace, never harsh, never cloying just an effortlessly chic presence that enhances one’s natural allure. This is the kind of fragrance that tells a story, that lingers in memory, that announces itself not with loudness but with cultivated confidence. A truly enchanting scent for those who appreciate luxury in its most elegant form.

Wow... this is probably the most feminine fragrance I’ve ever owned. Not just feminine - there’s something almost erotic about it. It opens with a sharp, soapy note, but not the typical “Dove-like” clean, this feels far more sophisticated. It reminds me of a female warm skin right after a shower, the kind of intimate, slightly carnal scent that lingers close to the body. I suspect the musk in the base plays a big role in that effect. After the initial sharpness, it softens within about 30 minutes. The base notes are popping out -vanilla and tonka add a warm, almost cashmere smoothness, supported by a creamy sandalwood. This is my first day wearing it, and I’m already in love. On top of that the longetivity is amazing! Pretty sure this will become one of my top classy scents.

After all these years at Fragrantica, I finally got my hands on a bottle of this beauty. Only - be advised - I have the dupe oil from UniversalPerfumes&Cosmetics (no affiliation). Here is my personal experience: 'Actually, that smells pretty good', commented a picky male recently. Need I say more? ;) But I will... briefly! The aromatic nature of classic D&G makes it deliriously refreshing for scorching hot weather. If I were to tour Italy in summer, THIS would be my dearest companion. Somehow it manages to be rather elegant, fresh, womanly, and cozy all at once - which is a stunning feat for any fragrance, in my humble estimation. Much more than a treat for Marigold Lovers, D&G is so well blended I could live though a long, hot summer with just this bottle. Well... Almost!

I have the old version by Euroitalia, got about 30% of a 50ml bottle as a hand me down and I'm so glad to be able to experience it. It's such a stunner in such a classy way. It definitely has the warm laundry vibe going on but it's in no way overly illustrative, it's not a caricature of itself --instead, it's charming, it's warm and flirty like a hot summer evening out with friends where you may have had an eye on that one person in particular for a while now and you're having fun and anything could happen... especially with this scent on. It's perfect and I hope the amount I have lasts me forever. Which it just might because one spray is enough, the longevity is eternal and sillage is just enough to envelop those who need to be enveloped ;).

I used to wear it as a. ambitious young girl in the office full of men and competitive women. It makes you smell feminine but "sharp" and strong, so men get the clear message about their "prospects" in case they would want to try something more intimate against my will. Unfortunately now at my age of 48 it somehow makes me "older" and maybe even old-fashioned. But still I'm always making sure I have a bottle in my stash. If I would ever go back to work in highly competitive atmosphere full of men and women who don't like "whoreos" which are playing on card of seducing men so to advance in career - I would chose Red DG Toilette 100% (perfume is not the same, they changed the manufacturer and it didn't turn out well)

Lord have mercy! Just welcomed this pure beauty into my life. My best friend wore this when we were in our 20s, young and free, going out having fun. I remember the bottle in her room but couldn't remember the scent. I'm in love! I do struggle a bit a with aldehydes. I love my vintages but find aldehydes a bit hit and miss. This is a hit! It's not dated, it's sexy and sophisticated. I am having a lot of fun restocking my collection with the masterpieces of the 90s, the golden era in perfume (according to this 38 yr old) So pleased to have this! This is a sexy perfume for nights out but I also think it can be worn all year, day and night. Signature scent worthy, although probably not for everyone.

Oh, D&G Red Cap. You are Mediterranean mojo. An Italian sex bomb. I love her, and I want to be her eternal cult member. Embrace the aldehydes. I don't know what the hell else I'm smelling; I just know it's a blissful cornucopia of Italian greatness. My mom had this back in the day, and I bought this for myself recently from eBay. It's an absolute powerhouse, even as an EDT, so it's a "spray-and-walk-through-the-mist" kind of thing for me; a full, direct dosage will make my head spin. When you walk out of a room, Red Cap stays. She sticks to the walls. She makes you walk with your shoulders and chin held high, and your chest out, because you can't wear her any other way.

I love this fragrance so much. It's just so damn good. I wore it the other day and my mom said "is that Chanel No. 5?" I was kind of confused that she mistook it for No. 5, but then I realized it's cause of the aldehydes. In that way I guess it does somewhat resemble it, but Red Cap is 100x better. Yep, I said it. This stuff is delicious. It starts off clean and soapy, and then develops into sweet and spicy goodness as the hours go by. I can't believe they discontinued it. I don't understand why. The more I think about it, the more it pisses me off. 😒😢 Edit: Apparently this hasn't been discontinued, so I'm confused why people are/were saying that it was. 🤔

I have both the "vintage" and the re-released version and i can confirm that they smell identical. It's clean, chic, elegant, sexy and warm at the same time. I absolutely love this. Someone else mentioned it being "Guerlainesque". Totally agree. There's definitely a hint of Guerlain. This was my signature scent ~22 years ago. I had gift set from the early 2000s with a perfumed body lotion, soap and several EDTs bottles that I bought every 2 years until it was discontinued in stores. I'm so delighted that it's available again. And it's true, this was never available as EDP. Only EDT. And it's perfect that way.

Got a brandnew EdT "made in Italy" yesterday. Boy, is it good. To die for. Not completly the same as 1998 when I wore it as signature scent, but same classy aldehydic start, that melts into Italian Mandarin citrusy goodness. More Orange blossom than I remember, bit more herbal and balsamic woodsy in the drydown. But it has this Italian spirit of class, freedom, joy of life. And it's still sexy, bit out of time... but oh so - well, it's for adults. I feel like I found myself again - that was the fragrance I wore when I met my (now a days) husband the first time. Nothing feels as great as the first love...

This is total perfection. A scent so beautiful only made once in a lifetime. Period. Big mistake and a shame to mankind of even thinking of discontinuing this queen of scents. I am so glad it s on the market again and I also still have a full bottle off the italian one to. I am using mostly the french version from the shiseido group now, also to save the original italian one. The french version is absolutely a good alternative to the original ... let s say, we don t live in the 90 s anymore , let it be ..... and just be glad it s back! .... slightly different older newer whatever ..... but she s back!

I purchased this many months ago after watching my favorite reviewer Ouch110 on YouTube. He has talked about this one a lot and I’m so surprised by my reaction to this fragrance! This is so far from what I thought I like, and what I seek out. It is very soapy, sharp, powdery and floral. It is STRONG and lasts forever (which I do love in perfume). It gets more creamy in the dry down. I find this to be so beautiful and heavenly. I sniff the cap/sprayer of this more than anything in my collection and it makes my eyes roll back every time. So glad I have it.

the beauty of this perfume will not appear in the top note .. no the real beauty will be born when settle down.. an eternal beauty that will last for a time you just don’t know when it finish .. we can see that it has many ingredients but .. it’s all about marigold she is such a beautiful country girl imagine her hair shines under the sunset even her lashes are blonde .. shy and strong enough a marigold crown she’s wearing such perfumes can’t be forgotten.. never like no other and very unique.. massive sillage and warm this girl called marigold

This perfume is addicting! I can’t even describe it. Smells like a fresh shower with an herbal aromatic punch & a bit of floral sweetness. It’s definitely very 90s smelling but with the right outfit this can be sexy in a very different way than your typical vanillas or tuberose. I love this because it’s so different to anything else I own. This is actually so refreshing in the summer with a light hand. It’s relaxing & alluring. Blooms beautifully on skin & sillage is excellent. Crazy staying power! I’m so happy to have this in my collection!

This stuff is beyond beautiful 😍. I own several D&G fragrances but this one is my favorite by far. I love the aldehydes note it provides the whole time you wear it. This is what a clean rich WOMAN would smell like to me 😂 I don’t like sweet scents so this is definitely not sweet. Clean is the best way for me to describe it. But not clean as in lemony, just clean sophisticated. Just do yourself a favor and get it. The longer it stays in your collection the better it smells like fine wine(taste) is just beautiful.

This is one of my top 3 signature scents. A friend I visited in LA back in 1996 had it, and I had to get my own bottle immediately. I've gone through several bottles in my life, but didn't have it for about 5 years until recently. Since it almost impossible to find it in any store in Canada, I ordered my recent bottle on fragrancenet.com. It seems a little less "beast" than my previous ones and doesn't seem to last as long, but it's the only fragrance I know that smells like this, so it will never be replaced.

This was my signature smell since 1997. It fits me well & people have given me the compliment several times - and when I told them the name of the perfume, they could not believe it, because this perfume is apparently very sensitive to who wears it, and luckily for me, it suits me well. I've owned probably 4 bottles of this classic. It is a pity that D&G has stopped selling it because I have only a few drops left in my last bottle. But I am sparsely spraying it.

@blue_lilac nailed it - this smells like walking in to a bank, like clean money. I like it a lot, very vintage in the opening, very grown. The dry down is classic movie star, sexy woman who plays by her own rules being driven in a classic car. This is an independent woman fragrance - not silly or girly, free spirited and powerful. I love it. I describe aldehydes as space-alien laundry - Distinctly 90’s - it’s modern for an aldehyde. Love this - stunning. 10/10z

One of the best. Tonka bean, aldehydes and orange. It's a proper, adult perfume. Sticks to you and on you, and lasts forever. I love it. Found it at the thrift store by accident and thought it was rotten the first time I sprayed it. Then it grew on me. Ended up absolutely loving it, especially the aldehydes. Think rich aunt. But it also reminds me of old books, and dust, and rain. It can be worn year round but I like it during the summer.

A sophisticated, luxurious sex bomb. I made the mistake of buying what looked like the same bottle last year only to have some generic sugarbomb shock me upon spray then I realized they hadnt done a switcheroo but it was the RED top to look for. Classic and elegant. 9.75/10. This and "By" for women and Sicily where top notch perfumes and I never thought I'd hear myself say or write this but they don't make em like they used to!

I’m rating the 2007 version. I bought this before IFRA made the potency changes and before they replaced natural oils for synthetics made in a lab. My bottle is a powerhouse of juice. It’s sexy, feminine, has a strong sillage, and is very long lasting. It’s the most unique smelling I have in my collection next to Parfums de Marly Delina. The perfume strong, sexy, a woman written all over it. I highly recommend it.