Q by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum Intense

Opens with a fresh yet smooth floral citrus of lemon and mandarin, and then a really beautiful, juicy cherry note arrives at my nose and delights my brain. It’s a little shampooey, in a good way - bright and fresh like a cherry yoghurt. But that soon changes as it settles into the heart. Here, the soft florals come through a little more but well blended amongst the other notes. There’s a subtle woody amber pulling from the base that adds a warm, soft femininity to the scent profile without losing its freshness. The heliotrope comes through to my nose in the dry down and it’s perfectly utilised here, not overpowering. It’s adds a sweet fluffy vanilla floral to the base, slightly powdery, that draws on the cherry scent with a tiny hint of creamy marzipan but doesn’t lean into dominant bitter almond or medicinal territory. This a very easy to wear cherry. It’s more of a velvety fruity floral than gourmand. I would definitely recommend it for those that like the smell of cherries but find cherry forward and almond accords too much on their skin. As a seasonal wearer, I thought this would’ve been a wintery perfume because of the dark cherry note, but I think it’s a very versatile fragrance that can be worn anytime of the year. Initially, I would’ve liked the cherry note in the opening to hang around a bit more, but on reflection as I’m enjoying the scent bubble of the dry down, that’s what makes this a beautiful perfume. Rather than smelling like a cherry forward body shop product, Q is a delicate blended aroma in its own right. It’s nothing ground breaking, but it’s an extremely pleasing velvety, cherry fruity floral with a sensual yet soft and clean amber, that’s suitable for everyday wear. I like it a lot and I’m looking forward to wearing it some more.

I have really weird relationship with this perfume. When it came out I got a tester. I put it on my hand without any expectations (I don't like D&G Q EDP). Later that day I kept on sniffing it and it lasted the whole day: and it was seducing, beautiful, mesmorising, I wanted to bathe in this beauty. Next day the same. I fell in love! I immediately went to buy full bottle and got one in Muller for 200EUR. Original. I was so happy and sprayed myself generously. And I lost it. The smell is very beautiful indeed, but after spraying it on me I could not sense it at all. Only on my hand, the same place where I applied the tester. I purchased one more bottle as it was on sale and now I have it only for me. Any perfume I put on me... i just spray a little bit of D&G Q intense on one place on my hand (and it is not the wrist, it is between thumb and index finger) and I enjoy this dreamy cherry smell.

I have to admit I find scent buying a rather forced experience within a pharmacy or high street shop where lots of people swarm closely and will sell anything to save their jobs, so much so I stopped buying perfumes and looked into making my own. I checked out the Dolce and Gabbana Q EDP August 2024 and am very happy with the perfume it is worth the money and the bottle is very pretty and will look good on a bedside table. I would wear it on a evening rather than day the scent is really subtle not overpowering and lasting, I am really impressed. There are hundreds of perfume on the market with a hideous cocktail of cancer causing ingredients made in a lab that nobody should ever buy yet they are stocked in Boots and Superdrug who should be protecting our health.

I love this one. It was one of the first perfumes in my collection, and I’ll probably repurchase it once I run out. The scent feels fresh and youthful to me. It’s perfect for spring and summer, but it works well in the fall too. At first, the citrus is very noticeable and can come across as slightly medicinal, but that quickly fades. As it develops on the skin, the cherry really comes through and leaves you smelling amazing. In my experience, it’s long-lasting on the skin, but the sillage fades over time. After about 6–7 hours of wear, the scent sits closer to the skin without much of a trail — but it’s still clearly there. I usually wear it during the daytime, but I’ve worn it at night as well. I think it’s a very versatile perfume.

This fragrance feels like the one I’ve been waiting for: a well-balanced blend of my favorite notes in a fresh and almost sensual way. As someone who loves the mix of orange and jasmine but often finds such perfumes too sweet or soapy-like, this one stands out for its light and well thought composition. The amber and woody base, a combination I’ve also always adored but usually found in warmer fragrances, adds depth without heaviness, making it well suitable for daywear. It’s a scent that finally gets everything just right.