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Dolce & GabbanaQ by Dolce&Gabbana

Q by Dolce&Gabbana (EDP)

2023

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Versions Timeline

2023

Q by Dolce&Gabbana Eau de Parfum (Original Release)

Price Range
$65 – $145

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Daphné Bugey

"Q by Dolce&Gabbana Eau de Parfum is a fruity-woody feminine fragrance built around sparkling Mediterranean citrus, juicy cherry, and a soft musky-woody base. Brand materials describe it as combining Sicilian lemon freshness with the sweet-and-sour contrast of cherry over a strong woody foundation. In wear, the scent is widely characterized as bright, tart, playful, and polished rather than deeply gourmand. The composition was created as the 'Queen' counterpart to K by Dolce&Gabbana, reinforcing the line’s paired king-and-queen concept. Its bottle is especially recognizable for the crown-shaped cap in gold and red, echoing the fragrance’s regal marketing identity. Among recent Dolce & Gabbana launches, it stands out for blending juicy fruitiness with a clean, modern designer finish."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Dry
Hot

Moods

Confident
Playful
Fresh
Elegant
Cheerful

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Date
Work
Vacation

Fun Facts

The bottle cap is designed as a gold crown with red detailing to emphasize the 'Q' or queen concept.

Q was launched as the feminine counterpart to K by Dolce&Gabbana, extending the brand’s king-and-queen fragrance narrative.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshFruityFloralSweetPowderyWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

sicilian lemon
blood orange
jasmine
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

cherry
heliotrope
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

cedarwood
musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe the original Q EDP as a bright citrus-cherry fragrance with a tart, juicy opening and a softer powdery-musky drydown. Many users enjoy the contrast between lemon, blood orange, and cherry, calling it playful, fresh, and easy to wear; some compare its breezy designer style to other Mediterranean Dolce & Gabbana releases. A recurring criticism is that the cherry can feel fleeting or less rich than expected, with some finding the base a bit powdery or light. Overall sentiment is positive for those wanting a fruity feminine scent that stays fresh rather than becoming heavily gourmand.”

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