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D&G Feminine  Dolce&Gabbana for women
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D&G Feminine is fresh, modern scent with musky drydown. The top notes are mandarin, mimose and a fresh water lily note. The heart follows with floral notes of lily, heliotrope, visteria, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The powdery base unifies sandalwood, vanilla, musk and cashmere. The perfume was created by Nathalie Lorson and Max Gavarry in 1999.

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Top Notes
Mimose Cyclamen Mandarin Orange Water Lily

Middle Notes
Lily Wisteria Jasmine Heliotrope Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes
Sandalwood Musk Cashmere Wood Vanilla

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D&G Feminine Fragrance Reviews

tenderhearted
tenderhearted

Sorry,I was not logged in and my review shows as guest......

There was a lady I saw on a train. Her scent was soft music to me. She smelled like creamy heliotrope was growing from her hair. Her lips sang sweet vanilla. I asked her what was this scent her skin was breathing,

"Feminine" she said to me.

I did not forget this perfume. Alas,I did not know where Dolce & Gabbana stood on being cruelty free. Nor could I afford them.

I found what was right for me...

A kindred spirit selling this imitation,and I had enough money in my pockets to afford it. It smells just like the real Gabbana.....

In my mind the dear and gentle lady on the train is next to me,and drinking her tea,smiling warmly. She is sharing a piece of her heart,and her great taste with the world. How lucky we all were. I truly mean it.

Jan
14
2012
guest_
guest_

There was a lady I saw on a train. Her scent was soft music to me. She smelled like creamy heliotrope was growing from her hair. Her lips sang sweet vanilla. I asked her what was this scent her skin was breathing,

"Feminine" she said to me.

I did not forget this perfume. Alas,I did not know where Dolce & Gabbana stood on being cruelty free. Nor could I afford them.

I found what was right for me...

A kindred spirit selling this imitation,and I had enough money in my pockets to afford it. It smells just like the real Gabbana.....

In my mind the dear and gentle lady on the train is next to me,and drinking her tea,smiling warmly. She is sharing a piece of her heart,and her great taste with the world. How lucky we all were. I truly mean it.

Jan
14
2012
sabiwasabi
sabiwasabi

nice and soft and fresh!makes me feel clean on a hot day!
just a soft skin perfume that you wear when you want to be cute and cuddely not for fierce woman i guess?But i love it it is a classic for me.

Jan
02
2012
ailimeavolokin
ailimeavolokin

Too musky. Sometimes it smelled like horse's sweat and other horse products. I gave it away to my mother in law.

Sep
11
2011
K1
K1

Reminds me Monica Belucci in Malena! An Italian sexy woman preferably from Sicily or Palermo.
It opens so nostalgic because of the musk and wood combination. It's purely musky, floral, old and hard and I die for it. Exactly and Italian style and nothing else.
Dries down lighter in more woody way yet so chic and so formal, so charismatic and so attractive, so sexy.
It can be unisex but barely men can tolerate that much heaviness on themselves. And the heaviness is the only drawback I can nail. It's not an everyday item, can bore and can give headache too.

Sep
04
2011
lislac
lislac

I love Dolce Gabbana's Feminine. The best perfume I ever had! So soft, feminine och powdery. Simply the best! Since it is discontiued I'm trying to find another fragrance that is as beatiful as this one. If anyone knows a perfume similar to this one, please let me know! :)

Aug
26
2011
fresie
fresie

this is one of my "most hated" perfume.a incredible ugly fragrance.i was given it as a present for over ten years.i hardly used it.

Aug
22
2011
cinsot
cinsot

As a somewhat reluctant sucker for musk, due to the scratchy olfactive soundtrack of my misspent youth screeching in the background with over applied White Musk Oil from The Body Shop, I find myself falling for D&G Feminine EDT despite its similarity to the aforementioned culprit!

How can this be? I've spent most of my adult life running away from anything (human or otherwise) remotely resembling that TBS trademark signature.

Could it be, adorned in a light spritz of D&G Feminine, I feel young and carefree again? Has enough water finally flowed under the bridge for me to have matured enough to smile fondly at my pubescent self?

I dunno! What I do know though is I am thoroughly enjoying smelling this good. Feminine is pretty and girly and clean.

No heavy syrupy residue weighing you down in this "white musk", only pristine petals carried on a buoyant breeze.

Jul
23
2011
Soutty123
Soutty123

I used to love to wear this in summer back in the early noughties. Got a lot of compliments from men too. Now it makes me sneeze and I find the smell annoying somehow, not sure why as I don't think the composition has changed, just my taste for some strange reason.

Jun
07
2011
maltatude
maltatude

I love this in winter, sprayed across a soft scarf... there's something really comforting about it. I'm on to my 2nd bottle. Not an every day thing fragrance for my tastes, but perfect in the cooler months!

May
25
2011
Pinni
Pinni

My grandmother owned a bottle of this. (For younger people thinking about buying this I must say that she likes to wear pretty young fragrances, just finished a bottle of Burberry Brit Sheer.)
It smelled very nice on her. She liked it a lot and would have bought again but they don't sell it in here anymore.

The scent is feminine and floral but not heavy and won't offend anyone. Good for everyday use.

May
15
2011
BluDreamer7806
BluDreamer7806

Yeah! This is utterly gorgeous. It reminds a alot of Dolce and Gabbana's "BY", which is one of its sister fragrances. When I first spritzed my hand with it, its presence reminded me of the original Chanel No.5. It's really powdery and you can smell the fresh florals of mimose, lily, jasmine, ylang ylang and wisteria. It has a very intriguing smell as miZZpuRRfect stated and which is unusual nowadays. D&G Feminine is definitely an aroma you won't smell on anyone else. I'm a heavy oritental floral, oriental gourmand, and oriental vanilla lover but D&G Feminine is quickly convincing me to join the floral-woodsy-musk fragrances. I'm not a lover or wearer of clean smelling perfumes, but this one is totally rocking my boat. On my skin it's really musky and sensual and I find that extremely sexy. This Feminine is probably the muskiest perfume I've ever worn. I think this fragrance should've been called "FEMININITY." It possesses all qualities of being feminine, of womanhood, gentleness and sensitivity. This fragrance is undeniably womanly as it embraces the nature of the female. I love this perfume to pieces. I think I just found a new signature scent.

May
13
2011
miZZpuRRfect
miZZpuRRfect

i still own a 100ml of this from the early millenium... today i decided to try it again after all those years it was hidden in my storage.

it has a very intriguing smell, unusual for nowdays and somehow addictive... hmmm... the intro is quite fresh and unisex. but then the precious flowers are developping. the aroma of a sweet and fragile heliotrope, which i love so much in fragrances is coming up to my nose accompagned by an intense smell of wisteria and ylang-ylang. truly nice and feminine on this stage. then the white petals of lily and orangeblossom are fading in nicely powdery and i can feel also the musk introducing very seductively. the base is woody warm and still powdery, sweetened up with a hint of vanilla.

all in all a very clean and subtle sexy scent, not offending or overhelming, with a nice sillage floating arround you for a good while, lasting power is very good on me! perfect for officewear.

happy to still own it as it is hard to find and discontinued.

Apr
25
2011
putri
putri

actually i like it, but it became too cloying and too powdery on me. so kinda torn here whether to like or dislike. oh well but i click on like anyway. still like TBS white musk better tho.

Mar
07
2011
DriHonne
DriHonne

I bought a set with shower gel, moisturizing and the perfume unsniffed. OMG!!!! When I tried the perfume only got the woodsy-powdery-synthetic smell that made me sick and gave me headache. Gave the complete set to a friend who appreciated it a lot.

Feb
23
2011
seatonica
seatonica

kanoodle7 said it all for me - if I had a signature scent this would probably be it. How typical that it it is to be discontinued :(

Feb
01
2011
beatrix75
beatrix75

i love its just uniqe soft and frech

Jan
13
2011
Malegria
Malegria

The only fault that I find with this featherweight, adorable, lovely floral is that it fleets from my skin very fast. It smells to me like a diluted Nivea cream in a classic blue tin, and I`ve been looking for a perfume to match the scent of Nivea for years. It is not a scent that will get you noticed or will make you feel seductive...I would not even call it a comfort scent.It is more like a second skin, clean, pampered and healthy.To me Feminine is a keeper, though I don`t wear it very often. I keep wishing it will hold on me a bit longer everytime I use it!

Nov
20
2010
rubyred
rubyred

I find this loud and offensive. I kept on sniffing it to see if it was going to get any better. After about 6 hours it did wear down to a more likeable amber smell but, not worth putting up with 6 hours of shrill for 1/2 an hour of smooth amber.

Sep
10
2010
B_ildikoo
B_ildikoo

It is a truly feminine perfume, and very sexy too. I bought it a few years ago, and it seemed to be the perfect happy, floral scent for an intense spring. But after a few weeks it ended up on the bottom shelf, because it was too strong for me. Maybe it didn't suit my personality, it rather suited the person I wanted to be... but I wasn't. :) For those who like strong scents, it is the perfect date perfume, romantic and sexy.

Jun
09
2010
oaki1606
oaki1606

Unusual indeed but on my skin lasts only for max 2 hours and i can't get used to the smell at all i'm afraid.
I originally bought it after reading reviews which sounded incredibly good.
I was a little bit dissapointed. Oh well...

Jun
06
2010
lindamelton
lindamelton

I first bought this in Florence, Italy and it conjures up great memories for me. It's a nice, light floral for daytime wear. It must react very differently with one's chemistry - I was surprised at the number of reviewers who can't wear it!

May
31
2010
delphine67
delphine67

Nice, smells like baby powder on me

May
16
2010
mrs.Bond
mrs.Bond

On me it smells exactly like nivea cream,
the original blue one.

Apr
24
2010
eilismaireg
eilismaireg

I LOVE 'By' and actually find this something of a By 'Light'. I've never owned it as I have always had a bottle of 'By' but as it's sadly gone I might indulge in some of this and hope for a similar feel. Clean and musky

Mar
09
2010
slcallen9
slcallen9

My cousin wears this and it smells great on her. I'm determined to add this to my collection.

Feb
13
2010
*sophi*
*sophi*

I Had a sample of this for almost a decade in my drawer.I think with me goes like :i try a sample, like it,hide it.Then use it time to time and when it becomes rare ,i decide to find a bottle of it.I think happens to me with D&G mostly.It was for By like this.
Anyway, this perfume is clean, fresh and musky sweet.At first mimosa and water-lily give their freshness.Florals begin to grow after a while.Mostly jasmine,lily and cyclamen ,i do not get any ylang-ylang.
The dry-down is fabulous!!!So musky sweet:they are cashmere woods ,vanilla and sandalwood.The lasting power is very good.I can use it for day or night,summer or winter.Fantastic!!!!!
P.S>It has the purity and softeness of Sicily,the sweetness of The One and the smell of jasmine as in Light Blue.

Jan
06
2010
vincy_gal
vincy_gal

I liked the musky undertones. One of my favorite classics.

Dec
17
2009
Nicole79
Nicole79

ohhh...i had this one a few years ago and gave it away, bcz i couldn't stand it any more!!! soooo nauseating , I WAS FEELING SICK !!! A BIG NO :(

Dec
13
2009
Berith
Berith

I most I smell is the musk. I love the fragrance. Fresh and clean at first, but when the base comes in I can smell the musk. Since my mother in law uses it, it reminds me of her. I dont't use it anymore!

Dec
13
2009
guest_tata
guest_tata

One of the most unpleasant smells i came across of.Starts of medical/white flowery ,then turns to bitter baby powder.Bought it without testing first..

Nov
30
2009
boarbb
boarbb

i like this one very much!!but my boyfriend doesnt=[which make me soo sad ...now ...i just leave it there

Nov
17
2009
Perfumedsecrets
Perfumedsecrets

Clean, soft, and unusual. I have to comment on a review though.. lol If it's cheap and smells like old ladies, why did you give it to your 9 year old? That doesn't make sense. I think it's pretty, and much better than the average (and popular) fruity floral perfumes being sold. You can smell the mimosa and heliotrope in it. Since it's not an average scent that's why I bought it. For an EDT the lasting power is really good. I get compliments, and that's a good sign. It goes well with my chemistry, but like any perfume it should be tested before buying it. I don't get any powder on my skin at all... because I can't stand powdery scents. I cannot wear Chanel No 5 for that reason. You're probably smelling the mimosa and heliotrope... which can remind people of powder sometimes. On me I just get the true scent of the flowers. These reviews shouldn't keep you away or make you buy a perfume though, any perfume should be tested before buying it. ;)

Nov
16
2009
bartenderbabe
bartenderbabe

Powdery, powdery, powdery. This smells like a stick of Secret Deodorant that's been dipped in baby powder repeatedly. Honestly, there's just so much powder to it that you can't smell anything else. Overkill!

Oct
27
2009
tangledvines
tangledvines

Very odd smelling perfume to me. White flowers with an antiseptic/medicine mixture. The first 15 mins after spraying it on the smell is sickening. About an hour later the medicine smell fades and I smell mostly flowers....although strange smelling flowers....it lasts for hours and hours which is the only nice thing I can say about it. I bought this without testing it first and am really kicking myself about now. Total let down.

Oct
07
2009
lolly77
lolly77

bought this perfume without testing it, i must say it smells cheap, and for old ladys! gave mine to my 9 year old, and hate the smell on her! i will stick to dior with much thanks!

Oct
06
2009
cottoncandice
cottoncandice

Feminine is charismatic and unique with an alluring edge. It is a fine blend of creamy-floral-light-musky scent, pretty, sweet, poised and very sexy.

It opens with heady mimosa: some oddly aged and damp kind of mimosa, which could be quite overwhelming for the first 15 minuts. Then it smoothes down to a creamy bouquet of white flowers accorded with just the right portion of musk and vanilla that lasts. In the end of day it smells almost angelic, really amazing!

The transformation of this scent is like Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair lady": not all that aggreeable at first, just give it a little time to develope, the loveliness in it will gracefully emerge, like a fair lady.

Jul
08
2009
missk
missk

When I tried this fragrance for the first time I was highly impressed, so excited with my find that I somehow managed to spray my face with the tester, (at least my face smelt nice).

D&G Feminine is a soft and clean type of scent which manages to combine a certain sweetness, creating a unique and interesting fragrance. I believe the opening is what people call a white musk.

I don't sense the mandarin orange in this fragrance at all, I get mostly an array of floral notes, which are beautifully blended I might add. D&G Feminine is actually the first 'clean' fragrance that I've been ecstatic over.

The drydown is the one thing that stops me from buying this fragrance. Although still a lovely scent, the musk becomes very dominant and artificial smelling, reminding me of my grandmother's house, (possibly the smell of mothballs). The sweetness completely disappears, and in my opinion, the scent loses its personality.

The lasting power is quite astounding for an EDT, lasting most of the day.

For wearers that don't mind the drydown, D&G Feminine would make an excellent 'go-to fragrance', even a great signature scent.

Jun
28
2009
renneyg007
renneyg007

Smelt this today for the first time after many years. I like its sticky sweetness because its so well balanced by the musk and powdery quality. As its name dictates its definately very feminine but has some weight to it as do all the D & G perfumes. Puts me in a relaxed, confident mood. Again I fear this will be discontinued quite soon:(

Jun
12
2009
nathalieZ
nathalieZ

There is a note in taht scent taht doesnt agree with me( the cyclamen I would say)..it is quite unpleasant I will say..
fortunaltely the dry down is quite nice..still not my favorite!

Jun
10
2009
ruxxy
ruxxy

There is something wrong with this scent. Doesn't smell chemical to me, which should be a good thing.

But the attempt of blending in breezy notes with cashmere wood and other oriental notes like ylang-ylan, lily and heliotrope has just failed, in my opinion. It's like when you mix a beautiful oriental scent with a nice delicate floral-aquatic: you obtain something really heady and you also cut the wings of both scents.

A perfume should always please your senses so much that you long for another sniff, but D&G Feminine makes me turn my head away from it. One of my friends wears it and I try not to let her notice that I avoid her close presence, don't want to make her feel embarassed. And it's all because of D&G Feminine...

May
06
2009
Halvah
Halvah

I think it's one of the most well-created, most beautiful fragrances ever. It's flowery and a bit sweet and the dry-don is soft and powdery, very feminine, really. It makes me feel confident.

Apr
12
2009
allexa27
allexa27

i bought it without testing it first,and I can say that i am soooo happy that i have it!!!I love D&G fragrances,all of them are just wonderfull!this one is very sensuall,unique and very romantic.I like the sensuall powdery dry down.It fills me up with harmony.The smell of flowers is so real i feel like I am in a flower garden!excellent lasting power!!!!P.S.For me personally is for spring/summer time:)

Mar
21
2009
nezzabel
nezzabel

WOW! I really, really, really love this fragrance, clean, fresh, soft, powdery... for me it's amazing. The drydown is beautiful and deffinetely feminine without being too girly like or sweet.
Good staying power. Great for every season. Classy and beautiful.
For me is the best Dolce&Gabbana scent and it's quite underated.
Truly one of my favourites!

Mar
06
2009
maschin
maschin

beautiful fragrance, with a powdery, musky and woody sence, making it very warm and fresh..but doesn't last too long.

Dec
23
2008
Superman9
Superman9

A soft and clean smelling perfume. I always get compliments when wearing it. Top 10 on my list.

Dec
05
2008
XSX
XSX

I'm very surprised that some people consider this a very strong and sickening fragrance...But I guess tastes differ.
To me it smells soapy and clean, nice and mild. Feminine and J Lo Glow have much in common.

Dec
03
2008
elaida_00
elaida_00

it`s a nice perfume..got it from my Bfriend..so i shoul like it very much:)but i am more "floral" person so i find it very heavy..i think is very good during cold winter days..it`s very feminine and makes u very sophisticated..do not try it during summer

Oct
23
2008
golden
golden

Smells exactly like white musk from the body shop.
I mean that in the nicest way possible .(i love white musk)

Oct
18
2008
kori_an
kori_an

I bought it without testing it...and I gave it away...I don't like it at all...too musky and bitter for my flavour.

Oct
15
2008
marinadinatata
marinadinatata

nice winter smell,, settles like a warm kashmere pullover,, bit boring after some time though...

Oct
13
2008
kanoodle7
kanoodle7

my favorite go to perfume. The closest I think I'll ever have to a "signature" scent. Very soft and well...feminine.

Oct
02
2008
guest_ninaanin
guest_ninaanin

had it. love it. forever.

Sep
26
2008
dolita
dolita

first after wearing it few days i get bored of it but its good

Sep
24
2008
perfumista
perfumista

I have it, and it always tempts me to put it on, but than when I do, it makes me sick. Probably its a chemistry thing>>>

Aug
29
2008
Leukothea
Leukothea

My favourite!

Sep
27
2007

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