
By: Sandra Raičević-Petrović
What presents true happiness for you and how would you pour that moment of happiness into a perfume? The birth of a child, your first kiss, an unexpected meeting, a hidden glance, the taste of the first apricots before summer, friends, good intentions, positive thoughts, safety, freedom. . . .
Some of my friends use this fragrance. They like it and it likes them! The perfume leaves a trace, makes fragrant paths in a city crowd while flirting with passers-by who turn around to see where the trace is coming from, who is wearing it, who smells that well. I always smile when I notice its aroma in the air, it is so enchanting! In winter, when it's cold and snowy, this perfume warms the air like sunshine, tingles you, sparkles and, when it is warm, the perfume becomes juicier and sunnier, close and pleasant, like an embrace!

Dolce Vita is the fragrance of a woman who is self-confident, who has realized herself, a Lady who knows where to go, whom to choose, what she wants! You can wear it on various occasions and it does not demand a special mood, since this beauty is the scent of a good mood. Happiness lies in sweet accords of cinnamon, spicy nuances of cardamom adding a twist, while juiciness is accentuated by zests of peach, apricot and citruses. A floral bouquet of magnolias, which are the key ingredient of the entire composition (along with discrete accompanying traces of rose and lily) sounds very harmonious and secure. The warmth of woody aromas (palisander, sandalwood and cedar), along with coconut, heliotrope and vanilla leave a comfortable woody-gourmand impression. I would not describe the composition of Dolce Vita on the basis of its ingredients and their nuances, since I believe I would obstruct the magic and harmony this way…

I was thinking about how to bring this perfume closer to those who have not tried it yet. If I tell you how luxurious and eternal it is, it will repulse all those who want an everyday fragrance; and if I say that this fragrance will thrill you every day, I would also be mistaken, since you will think the fragrance is simple, so I decided to present Dolce Vita in a different way.
Many have written about this perfume: that it is a true classic, a fragrance of rich ladies and luxurious life. I truly believe that its fragrant notes are dedicated to the woman who is able to recognize sweet life and enjoy an ordinary day, creating that magical moment – sweet and lovely, rich in quality, which will be remembered for years. This is the reason why I want to travel with you and tell you more about the places Dolce connects me with, how important it is for me, where it takes me and reminds me of faces, enriches me once again with the moment I have already lived through the…

Today, after so many years, I am still faithful to it and my faithfulness is rendered. Its opulent, fragrant structure intoxicates and delights, while its elegant and shimmering juice makes it eternaly mine.
The flacon of Dolce Vita is a beautiful glass bowl with imprinted spheres, which create a game of cutting the light. The golden neck of the bottle represents luxurious essences, which this perfume wears as some pretentious lady, and is created of several golden rings. Its stopper is designed to follow the form of the flacon and to crown the beauty designed by Serge Mansau.
The curves and form fit your palm perfectly. The liquid is coloured in yellow, just like the sun, and the outer carton has the same nuance. The perfumers of this edition are Pierre Bourdon and Maurice Roger, and the year of the edition is 1994. It is important to say that the essences stay on the skin for a very long time while a wonderful aura is wrapping you.

Dior describes this perfume as a nostalgic return to the Italian coast, a drive in a cabriolet, the scent of happiness and peaceful life; and I, simply, as the fragrance that always cheers me up.
Photos by:
jaime.silva (Belgrade) ,
Mangilao30 (Italian Riviera).

Author: Sandrina (sandrina_bambina)
Fragrantica Member
I love this perfume! It's a beatiful creation!
Sandrina congratilations for your article!
Tanks!
A very beautiful description of Dolce vita from you! And, very touching at the same time.
Love this article so much!
A beautiful description just like the scent itself. xx
Very nice article... wanna try this and see :)
well everyones comments on this piece of beauty has been pretty inspirational SSo I attacked it" and i definitely agree with the term adorable for this pretty heart breaker.
reminds me of the song let me be your Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley
I have the same impression when I wear Amarige. Happiness in a bottle!
Beautiful perfume - it changes throughout the day and I love it - makes me feel like a whole diff person when I'm wearing it - classy bottle aswell
Thank you so much for your response!
I adore my Dolce Vita, it's one of my favorite scents. I hope I managed to express my impressions and delight I feel when I'm wearing Dolce. ♥
Very nice article Sandrina¡¡¡ BRAVA¡¡¡ :D
One of my favorites for ever... very beautiful, very pleasant, and yes: this always 'brings happiness' for me.
Thank you Sandrina
What a beautiful review of a beautiful perfume! I love Dolce Vita, and wish it weren't so hard to find near me.
Dear Sandrina, thank you for sharing with us your perception and associations, your impressions and thoughts of this really beautiful perfume! I enjoyed reading it!
It's a beautiful fragrance and I love the bottle. I don't know why it's so hard to find though.
Thank you for this wonderful article! I've loved Dolcevita since the beginning in spite of the "ladylike" comments! I was 25 and enjoyed every drop, especially in wintertime! I don't wear it now because it reminds me of a certain period of my life, but who knows? I could change my mind and decide that after all a happy classy scent deserves not to be left alone :-)
it is the same with me!!!!My number one!
i love the article and I ADORE Dolce Vita !!!She has been my favourite since she came out.I will use it all my life!I cant imagine to be without her:)
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