A new designer fragrance is always worth a spritz, right? Especially when it comes from Italian fashion royalty, like Dolce & Gabbana. Their latest full-bodied floral has captured the heart of one of our team; read on to find out who says editor Trudi Brewer.

When a new fragrance lands in the office at BeautyEQ, there is always a race to see who will wear it best. We all love fashion, so designer scents always get our attention. This latest creation from Italian fashion royalty Dolce & Gabbana is both opulent and luxurious; it’s perfect for those not afraid to wear bold, floral scents. Plus, it comes in For Her and For Him varieties - so if you are looking for a perfume that you and your partner can match, why not pick up the cologne?

How do we describe it

Each ingredient in this fragrance was selected for its exquisite quality and then treated to smell hyper-realistic. That's thanks to Jungle Essence™, a revolutionary extraction method that is respectful to the environment while authentically recreating the olfactory profile of the original raw ingredients. But, of course, that precious metal also inspired this scent. French perfumer Violaine Collas, the creator of this new Dolce & Gabbana scent, told media recently, "When you think of 'gold', it's all about richness, luxury, expensive raw materials, chosen for that shiny, luminous feeling." Collas went on to add. "For me, the fragrance expresses the character of Sicilian people themselves. It's sunshine-y, warm, with… maybe a little showing off," she says. According to the Dolce & Gabbana press release, "This fragrance was made for the woman who radiates elegance in all she does. She is independent and charming; her luminosity is generous in spreading light over others. She is uniquely herself, and her joy and charisma shine from within." This aptly describes our style director Louise Hilsz, who happens to be completely enamoured by this new scent. She is a tricky customer for perfume; her fragrance taste is selective, and very few scents cut it. But this woody, fruity sweet floral has got her excited. "It couldn't have come at a better time, says Hilsz. "It feels like the perfect fragrance for me to wear for autumn." Job done, Collas, if a fragrance can give you that burst of joy every time you spritz it on, indeed - it's worth its weight in gold.

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gold EDP Intense, comes in three sizes 30mls, $109, 50mls, $145 and 75mls, $199.

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What’s in it?

From the first spritz, you get a hit of plum, with mandarin and subtle pink pepper. After an hour the feminine hint of flowers takes over with rose, jasmine and perhaps our favourite flower Lily-of-the-valley. But like all heady floral the reason this fragrance lasts on your skin for hours is the blend of patchouli, vanilla and elegant white musk.

No designer scent is complete without his to your hers. For that man who likes a warm fragrance with a spicy, woody bite, the blend of tart blood orange ginger with Sicilian bergamot is noticeable instantly. That cocktail is softened by clary sage, cardamom and vibrant geranium. Expect this fragrance to linger as well, thanks to the lasting mix of amber wood, Haitian vetiver and sensual patchouli.