Description
«There is no Italy without Sicily». This fragrance brings the genuine Italian temperament of the people of this beautiful island where the time is measured in moments and feelings in eternity. Sicily is soft like a whisper, attractive like lips longing for a kiss, and unforgettable like women’s skin touch. Sicily is an attempt of using a bigger amount of aldehydes in a modern fragrance and the floral-aldehyde heart of the composition lies on the oriental vanilla base. Floral-aldehyde compositions which instantly remind of classic Chanel N°5 posses glamour and elegance of «old» classic fragrances.
Apart from the classic glamour the aldehydes in Sicily, combined with floral notes and warm oriental base, give a fine effect of a warm female skin. The top notes are Sicilian bergamot and powdery honeysuckle, the heart notes are jasmine, black rose and hibiscus, and the base notes – heliotrope, sandalwood and musk.
Sicily was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson.
вольф – :
I’ve seen it in the shops already – it was relaunched!
It must have been reformulated but still a nice, feminine fragrance.
Nikoly – :
I cant believe im saying this, but i hope they tweak this one JUST a bit, just enough to get rid of the strange petrol smelling intro.
Its as if its just one big mish mash of notes that dont mix together properly. Once they do figure out what to do its magical but that first 30 seconds or so is a little unpleasant.
And if its in the private collection its gonna cost an arm and a leg so thats a bit disappointing.
Prorab68 – :
Stefano Gabbana posted news on his instagram page about the relaunch of Sicily. It will be part of the private collection,the ones in the velvet boxes. Probably will also be reformulated,but i don t think i care …just want it back.
muhin2 – :
This is one unique smelling fragrance but somehow I detect a chemical plastic note in it which makes it smell almost like cheap perfume. It needs to be remade. Same scent with a different undertone that will finish smoother.
vasildorf – :
This is my sister’s perfume, and it’s lovely on her, but it’s the distilled essence of what I don’t like in perfumes. It’s extremely sweet, warm, sensual, and feminine. I’m going to guess it’s the banana and honeysuckle that hit that intensely feminine/sexual/dressed-up note. It smells like something Gradisca in Amarcord would wear.
andrey-torrent – :
I never had the chance to try this when it was available at retail so I only know the scent as a vintage but I do get the hype – it is sensuality in a fragrance – and I’m curious how the reissue will compare. I wouldn’t mind if the formula was tweaked a little for a smoother opening if it keeps the warm, slightly spicy, languidly lying in bed, bare skin on clean, sun-dappled sheets feeling it evokes. The teaser pic of the bottle looks like it will be a similar design to their Velvet collection, with a plaque on the front of a rectangular bottle. Really looking forward to this coming back!
h_fly – :
D&G is bringing Sicily back!!! Sorry I didn’t know where to write it, today I saw a post on Stefano Gabbana’s Instagram page and a teaser pic of the bottle – I couldn’t believe my eyes!!
Hopefully it won’t be too different from the original…
романыч – :
All i want to say about this gem is this: D&G managed to make clean scents sexy, sensual ,and very feminine….classy,expensive smelling,unique…not for everyone,not a crowd pleaser.After all these years i never came across to something similar.They REALLY need to bring it BACK…
LakoMka – :
All i want to say about this gem is this: D&G managed to make clean scents sexy, sensual ,and very feminine….classy,expensive smelling,unique…not for everyone,not a crowd pleaser.After all these years i never came across to something similar.They REALLY need to bring it BACK…
saleg25 – :
Marylin Monroe is sitting at a vintage dresser, putting on her favorite gleaming diamond necklace and earrings. Then she walks over to the balcony of her bel air hotel suite and sips on sparkling champagne on a warm summer evening.
Sicily makes me think less of vintage italy; and more old Hollywood glamour. The initial spray is sharp and noxious, and its as if theres a jumble of notes fighting together but dont work, this is where its quite soapy. But after about 30 seconds it melts into a creamy sweet but not sugary warm skin smell.
I was keen to try this after seeing that it was descibed by many as a tropical chanel no 5 type of scent.
But i get nothing of the sort.
I love chanel no5, always have but could never afford a bottle of my own. The only way i can reference this to chanel is that its not sugary sweet or fruity at all,but in the same way as no5, its as feminine as a fragrance can possibly get.
After it settles on the skin, I immediately imagine sparkling diamonds and fizzy champagne which im assuming is the work of thhe aldehydes, its quite lovely.
The nutmeg and floral notes give it a bit of spicy warmth while theres a creamy fruit note there, but its not sweet so Im thinking thats the banana( i have no idea what banana if perfume smells like) but its an interesting effect.
To me the honeysuckle is most prominent in the drydown and its very natural smelling, honeysuckle mixed with a very expensive suntan cream.
I like what theyve done here, to invoke the idea of vintage scents into a modern fragrance and if they were to re release it ide definitely get a bottle, but i dont think ill be hunting down a vintage bottle for several hundred dollars here in Oz.
Sicily is exceptionally feminine, classy and strong.
When i tested it, it almost seemed wrong to be wearing it, while im in my flannel shirt and jeans cleaning the house. I might go back to the seller that i got my sample from and get a 10ml decant to wear on special occasions because this is unique, too unique to never smell again. I know im late to this party ( so late i almost missed it completely) but i really cant understand why they would stop making it, it just seems strange.
Knowing my luck, they WILL bring it back like they did with redcap, but it will be reformulated and watered down.
andrei20 – :
Very beautiful and feminine but in a good way, not in a “please like me” way. Very different. I love also the old ad with Monica Bellucci and the ad and its atmosphere suits the scent perfectly
artak1234 – :
Head over heels in love with this amazing and unique scent, Sicily from Dolce & Gabbana.
A very classy and elegant blend with banana’s in the center, which is a very unusual and rare note in a scent. The honeysuckle and orangeblossom blend give a soapy, yet very classy touch to it.
Sadly discontinued, I’m enjoying my tester bottle I found lost on a dusty shelf at a boutique near me, I bought a lot of priceless, discontinued gems there.
I find it quite strong for summer, but it will be perfect during spring/ autumn,even winter.
This year we will visit Sicily for the first time and I will take a sample with me. Recommended if you like classy, soapy scents with a tropical vibe.
alex80zit – :
To me this is the exact mix of overripe banana accord with strong aldehyde and a hint of spice, namely nutmeg. Very strong and distinct, and has a clear early 2000s vibe to it. During the dry down it becomes warmer, muskier, but never loses its banana heart. There’s a smear of tingling freshness but far from a standard galbanum or citrus perfume.
Aldehyde perfumes aren’t really my type, but if you like soapy aldehyde scent definitely check this tropical beauty out. There are still minis reasonably priced on eBay ATM.
vvennom – :
Please, please, please, Domenico and Stefano, bring back Sicily !!!
fedjak – :
This was such a beauty. As far as I remember to me it smelled like a fantastic luxury soap.
I bought it around 2003 and then it simply disappeared until I found out later it was discontinued. There are so many dreadful fragrances that have been produced for years and years with no end and occasionally a little gem comes up that is being trashed in a bin after a season.
Shame on you D&G!
Dadasha – :
Sadistic of D&G to discontinue this. Sensual perfume. I wore you among other between 2003-2005. No other perfume excited me as much since. Does anybody know of another perfume that would smell similar? I can´t believe D&G blue is still out there but not “my” Sicily.
mako_95.kz – :
I came upon this fragrance because I was looking for something that smelled like soapy skin. This one kept coming up and it really does smell like a more expensive, softer, rounder version of Caress daily silk.
The banana notes are not evident to me. I keep looking for them … but I can’t detect them at all. I smell soft, warm, sensuous, mysterious. And yet clean and fresh too. A perfect, beautiful balance.
I wish the sillage and longevity were more. I find it dissipates quickly and stays close to the skin.
For what I wanted, it is near perfection and will likely be my signature as long as I can find it. Sadly, it is discontinued.
weabarracle – :
I was lucky enough to snatch a 50 ml bottle and got a huge tester absolutely free of charge in a small pharmacy somewhere in the heart of Ireland in 2010. After I overindulged myself with the tester I decided I don`t want to keep the rest of my 50 ml bottle and gave the remaining 30 ml away to a friend..HOW FOOLISH WAS I???
I must admit, to me it came across as a citrusy aldehyde – the bergamot came out very dominant on me and the honeysuckle with it. I can`t recall ANY banana note whatsoever, unless it`s a green, unripe banana barely there, nutmeg and sandalwood on the other hand, and something herbal..like marjoram or basil. When I closed my eyes spraying this on I always pictured myself in Italy (I`ve never been, to date..)
It`s probably the spring-summer perfume with the most backbone; it is strong in character, yet not heavy. I`d love to have a 50 ml bottle now, but as it`s discontinued it has become really expensive..If anyone has a bottle I`d happily swap or purchase it at a reasonable price..
Настя – :
I got lost in the rabbit hole that IS fragrantica reviews land…
And found myself here, reading about old-fashioned laundry detergent…. the still wet laundry… steamy laundry… drying in the open air… Plus banana…? WHAT?!
And that was the end of it for me, so I bought a Sicily smell alike oil off ebay.
What I have here MUST be a rather close representation… because its MASSIVE WET SUDSY SOAP FROM THE OLD WORLD.
Like… a soap made in Italy in the 1950s. Not necessarily the fancy kind. This is that old-fashioned, heavily perfumed kind.
Or… like a Mexican laundromat.
Youre a housewife hanging laundry in the sun on a line… And taking bites of a banana.
While I am amused and charmed by the effect they created, and the 1940s-50’s vintage theme of the perfume… I may have a very difficult time wearing this (or anything in the same family, for example, I really do not like Chanel no 5… No offense to anyone, but more to the point… I can’t STAND Chanel no 5).
It might be perfect and fun in the summer when I am wearing one of my vintage sundresses, and not in the mood for coconut or tart fruit…
But this is TOO literal vintage for me, overall.
And my oil is STRONG AS HELL. I mean… incredibly monstrous.
So… anyone who is as curious as I was about this one,
All I can say is that you need to BELIEVE people when they describe this as SOAP.
It truly is old fashioned white soap… similar to IVORY soap.
In the oil that I have, the banana is barely there.
When i read the reviews…I was hoping for DOVE soap with banana… Because at least then it would be a densely CREAMY sort of soap.
But this is not DOVE SOAP. This is far more… IVORY soap.
Not exact, but definitely in that family of old-fashioned soaps.
I am really glad I got this oil, as it was only about 10$… Before that I was looking to spend 100$ plus on the real deal.
Now I understand what Sicely is really about, and I am relieved to be able to keep my money.
UPDATE: Hmmm… an intriguing creaminess is emerging in the drydown now… and I feel, at least in this oil dupe, the banana is showing up now rather prominently and beautifully.
I am more interested in this, as it dries down. The initial stages are super intense and soapy … too much so. But what I smell now is pretty nice.
Akustika – :
If Chanel were to put out a “Chanel No.5 Tropicale” version, I imagine it would smell something like Sicily. This is a Floral Aldehyde with a special tropical uumph that is just divine!
What the hell was D&G thinking discontinuing this? They brought back Red Cap, if they have any business sense this will be next in line for re-launch. Discontinuing your two best fragrances is a poor judgment call to say the least. Please bring it back!!
серега_223 – :
This perfume smells like a white soap bar my mom used to buy but I can’t remember which one it was. Very disturbing scent, feels like I didn’t rinse my hands well enough for the soap scent to evaporate. I can ot say anything more to describe this scent since all I can smell is pure soap. Good longerivity but poor sillage.
разведчик – :
Guess who has a local store with a bunch of old stock of Sicily right below my street??? Ding ding ding yezzz its me 😀 So I moved recently and found this obscure perfumery that has a bunch of old stock and they got several bottles of Sicily! Yey!
This perfume is a love affair to me! It is sweet, flowery, syrupy and intoxicating.
Sicily is not for everyone since it has that vintage honeysuckle that can be a little bit too overpowering. On my skin this is a mix of the honeysuckle with the banana note. The drydown is a beautiful mix of the jasmine and nutmeg. It lasts all day, great sillage. I can see why this was discontinued because D&G is taking a weird turn, look what they did to D&G redcap. Anyway Sicily its definitely a particular scent, it could be a vintage perfume because it doesn’t quite fit the time it was released. Its a true gem and stockpile it while its still our there!
malich5_90 – :
Sicily, to me, is a bizzarre fragrance that seems both overhyped and overhyped for a reason. At the start there’s elements of candied banana, sweet and joyful. As it dries down it enters the land of Chanel N° 5, with fat aldehydes and musks accompanied by jasmine. I don’t say this simply due to the notes being there, it quite honestly smells of a well aged N° 5 EDT which baffles me.
Having never been to Sicily, I can’t compare it to the land of Italian traditionality and picturesque sights. To me, this smells of French elegance with some very non-traditional twists and turns. The banana is quite tropical, but blended with the other notes it comes back to aldehydic complexity. It’s a straight up tale of a woman in her 30s, wondering the city streets with a beautiful business suit & a Chanel brooch with some YSL heels accompanied by Dior lipstick. She’s got money, and she’s not afraid to show it off. She wears mismatched colours and, while she comes across as a bit rigid, at home she’s like your traditional TV mother
I think D&G hit the nail strongly with this one – it’s something you know, and something you don’t. Bizarre.
Reminds me a great deal of Linda Evangelista
SallSkerway – :
Dolce & Gabbana did something very right with this one. But also did something very very wrong to discontinue it. So glad I stocked up just as it was getting hard to find. There’s nothing quite like it. Not even close. This one and Rochas Byzance are not common like the Chanels, Diors and the many LVEB smell-a-likes. It’s not flowery nor caramel or coffee. It’s … banana! Who would have thought? Ordinary in Winter, warms up in Summer where the sweet banana comes to life. Sicily is mature and quietly beautiful, and right up there in quality, potency and class.
asazet – :
I have bought the mini sprayer soon after it was released, I have got it without testing because there were no testers in our local mall and I was desperate to own a piece of Italian dream pictured in advertisements with Monica Bellucci. I strongly believed I will like it no matter what because at that time I loved everything Italian and having something from Dolce & Gabanna meant a lot.
It was soapy and strong like Chanel 5 which I hated. I can remember sharp orange blossom and sandalwood. It wasn’t my type of perfume at all and it caused me terrible headache like everything with aldehydes, but I kept wearing it every day because perfume was warm like sunshine in the midday, that was the only way I could afford the trip to my imaginative Sicily.
kol333ru – :
From the oriental / floral or aldehyde / floral category. Durability very good. I have already finished a 1.8ml edp sample.
In the beginning to feel a bit of sun-warming oil, warm, sweet, I suspect it gives a nutmeg. And hyacinth, that combination.
Its really oriental, unusual these perfume are for sure. Bananas do not smell at all and the roses do not smell at all. More hibiscus, heliotrope. And the knob and the door.
I recommend to test whether the name hit? Hmm … I was in Sicily in Taormina, in 2012, it does not necessarily smell indentical. Just a unique smell.
detskiymir – :
I have been following fragrantica for many years, and as such I decided to do a blind buy with this perfume several years ago. I still remember the high hopes that I had with this perfume, and that was until my first spray. Is there a banana in there? Yes, but a very faint smell. What stands in front is a classic soapy smell. Not a powdery smell soap that you would expect from a perfume. But, an old school soap bar that you used when you where a little girl. The one that burned your eyes when it got into your eyes. On paper and on my skin this perfume just did not work for me.
necmos – :
I discovered this scent 6 years ago when i was in high school and it become my favorite . I often buy it in a Cleopatra a fragrance shop on my country , who has the essence and they try to make it like a copy of Sicily and other perfumes . I love it . Never tried the original one because is way to expensive for me . But if the smell is like the one i buy , then this perfume its the class itself .
mamba34 – :
A hard fragrance to describe and certainly one of its kind. I will start by saying I really think (in my opinion) that this is not a soapy perfume in the classic sense of the word. For me, a soapy perfume is creamy and clean a la Allesandra del Acqua or maybe Jlo Glow. To me this smells salty with the other primary notes being perhaps heliotrope, nutmeg, sandalwood, maybe hyacynth but I struggle to pinpoint the notes with this. I wouldn’t blind buy it again in my opinion thinking you are going to smell of banana and honeysuckle because I don’t smell this at all personally. But we are all different. I really smell the saltiness, but I like it. It certainly gets compliments.
azer191 – :
In her sandfuls of marriages, has Brooke Logan ever got married on this island? Apart from the wedding dress, which traditionally would have been created especially for this most graceful of occasions, and the salt in the air blessed from the intimate location facing the sea, I have a feeling that this and only this would she have needed to wear.
vmu047Diobtetty – :
“…as she was coming closer, he could smell the scent of her body mixed with soap…”
I have this phrase in my mind, taken from books, that, to me, really describes the feeling of this perfume.
❀ Sicily opens sour but quickly softens & becomes creamier. There’s a slightly heady sweet scent on the background that I guess is the honeysuckle. Overall it is a soapy perfume & you have to be a lover of aldehydes to appreciate it. Sadly, I fell in love after its discontinuation…
roma1402 – :
I adore this perfume! Very, very feminine scent, soapy and clean. I feel luxury soap, jasmine, a bit of bergamot, white flowers, and – banana! This scent reminds me of my holiday in Sicily… I’m very sad, that it’s not produced anymore. The best fragrance from DG!
utm330intitytek – :
I felt compelled to give this one a second review. I have seen several perfumes discontinued and to be honest the majority to my nose are understandable. Nothing outstanding. However that is not at all the case with Sicily. Truly there is absolutely nothing like this one that I have smelled yet. It’s such a sweet ripened banana that is teetering gourmand yet it’s not syrupy sweet. There is just something there that is so unique and unusual I am totally mind blown that they would have stopped the production on this one. I have found one fragrance with similarities which is Toni Gard but she’s discontinued also and more powdery. All these years later and this one still kicks ass. I am savoring my bottle and will never part.
rushanich660 – :
The ”SICILY”made in the Italian Perfumery is not on sale anymore;made by Procter&Gamble…so….But for those who look for something to remeind them of the old SICILY -try Carolina Herrera Good Girl.
sanya7667 – :
Sicily, such a beautiful scent. I fell in love with this gem years ago. It’s soapy, clean, feminine, oozes luxury and I found always gave many compliments. It’s so unique I have never smelt anything like it. I am so sad to see this one discontinued. It’s one of those perfumes in my eyes that is a masterpiece.
KaBaScer – :
Lately whenever i write a review my Google account signs me out and lists my review as written by a guest. So just to be safe, Perfumeaddict777 is writing this, lol;)
Ive been in love with and desiring a bottle of sicily since the first time I’ve ever tried it, a year ago. Im late to this party! I just got a bottle in a swap (thank you Marissaluvsscents xoxoxoxo). It’s georgeous! At first spray i get alot of bubbly soapy orange flower and honey suckle! It’s clean and reminds me of being on a boat with the sun shining. Hyacinth comes out soon after the first spray creating a deep intense green smell to the composition. The banana is not sweet candy like but it is unrippened green bananas . The green banana shows up 30 minutes after applying paired with nutmeg making this creamy and soapy! It gets creamier as it wears. It’s so unique. Creamy and clean, warm and cold. Very special perfume. Longevity is all day! At least 12 hours. Sillage is strong the first hour and even when i think it’s close to the skin, i get whiffs of sicily! I really adore it and think it’s a perfect summer scent!
катя86 – :
Just bought it because of all the love you guys give it.
First sniff it’s really wierd sour smell but i saw Thomas Ouch110 on youtube said the same and boy,the drydown is pure delight. Soft,rich and creamy..
Maybe the opening scared people at the perfume counter..
invizzeda – :
Oh I miss this so much! I was maybe 15 or 16 when this came out and I had to have it, but I was just a girl… now I am ready to wear it and it’s so hard to track down.
If I could be guaranteed a healthy fresh bottle, I would buy it again. It’s just so lush.
It’s got aldehydes, but its no Chanel No 5.
Sicily = robust and sexy (Mediterranean / Donna / Sassy)
C#5 = clean, subtle, lady like, timeless (Grace Kelly in Paris).
djsole – :
As a man I can say that this is the sexiest scent for woman.
Rich, soft, creamy, I imagine it as scent of luxury, scent of gold. Reminds on summer, sand beach, event it is scent for colder weather.
It’s not easy to find it, but for this quality, worht doing some effort.
andrey-cc – :
Very old-school. Soapy florals with a hint of banana. It wasn’t a good scent for me, but I could imagine a classy, wealthy woman wearing it.
bezrog – :
After Cinema this is my signature fragrance. I think this is the most beautiful and nicest high-quality rare perfume.
I think this is a masterpiece, that notes the way they cool down OMG! I had a full-size bottle and ended up giving it to my mom because I think that at this particular point in my life I just can’t ruin that beautiful and luxury perfume by wearing it. I just don’t fell that accomplished to wear such a Sicilian beauty.
wowazel – :
Just curious.. Did Dolce & Gabbana ever get around to releasing a masculine version of Sicily? I believe I saw a mention about a possible (future) release by Dr.(Marlen)Harrison in an old Basenotes forum dating back from 2005.
Сережааа – :
This is truly a masterpiece, very rare expensive exclusive touch to it. It is clean and spicy in the same time. So sad they discontinued it, but have to look positive, then more chance of being alone and mysterious with the scent instead of extreme la Belle est vie crazyness out there..
Because thats how i feel while wearing it, mysterious, secretive and magnetic, content independent, sexually free and powerful. Elegant and very feminine, like Monica Belluci the perfect face for this scent..
dwf781 – :
This is a masterpiece. Unfortunately, it’s a masterpiece that doesn’t work on me.
The first blast is strong, strong aldehydes and old-school white soap. This doesn’t last that long on me, but the room where you spray it holds this for hours.
The middle period is amazing, and is what I wish would continue forever: creamy bananas with light vanilla and strong honeysuckle. It’s PERFECT.
The drydown, on me, is actually too sexy. I’m uncomfortable wearing it. It’s got a load of what smells like linden on me, though that’s not listed. Linden is beautiful and creamy on most; on me, it’s very pheromone-heavy. So, the drydown does smell like a woman’s warm and heated skin… but it turns a little, with my chemistry, and ends up smelling a little like sex, and a little like urine. 🙁
It’s a shame, because this perfume is beautiful, and I haven’t ever smelled anything like it. Maybe the drydown will be better on me in colder weather…
Serj963741 – :
This is soo good, smells like expensive soap. everybody says ultra femenine??? C’mon soap is for everyone, good soap, clean vibe here! Go for it boys and girls!
bobpuk – :
So, this is essentially the sexiest skin scent ever. It leaves me feeling refreshed and luxurious, like skin warmed underneath the Mediterranean sun. And although this scent does has presence and is a bit strong, it is never overwhelmingly so. I love it.
The perfume opens with the unusual banana note, which doesn’t smell fruity or like bananas to me at all; it just gives a soft and unusual sort of creaminess. The white florals are very well-blended, soapy-smelling, peppered with the spicy nutmeg and blanketed by the sparkling aldehydes, which also lend the scent a classical appeal. My skin then radiates some clean-smelling florals and a sensual, creamy sort of warmth, most likely sandalwood, during the dry-down. The smell is very distinct and difficult to describe. I’ve never smelt anything similar before.
I can’t wait to smell the evolution of this scent over time, especially in the summer months. The warmth may encourage some different notes to bloom. I think it would be best then, as I think some of the notes need some sunshine to round out their edges and I really feel like it would make a superb summer perfume. Soft to moderate sillage on me; longevity is for about 6-7 hours.
qwertoo – :
OK. Just received this today. Bought it on eBay, new sealed in box, which made me skeptical because i found it at a price that seemed too good to be true. However, just ran the batch codes on this one, and it’s legit. I’m guessing it might be a reformulation. There’s a lot of speculation over whether this one is discontinued, since it’s still on the DG site, but not purchasable through resellers. This one was produced in Ju
It’s definitely a skin scent, and although banana is listed as the main note here, to my nose it’s more soapy. The banana is definitely there. I think it’s only emphasized as the main note because banana is so unusual in perfumery that it seems to be the note that stands out the most to us, but it’s not the prominent note. The other notes are identifiable.
It’s not exactly what I expected. I don’t know what I was expecting. Something more “in your face” banana. It does have a retro vibe to it. It’s classy and versatile. Clean and feminine smelling. It doesn’t project much on me, but I think I like that in this case.
cxb005speagoessenda – :
Classy banana heaven.
anntun – :
C’est amusant de voir apparaître la banane dans un parfum qui n’en contient pas un seul gramme.
J’y décèle de la mauve et du lila. De la rose.
La partition est très opulente. J’adore.
Par contre D & G ne fabrique plus ce parfum et ça c’est dommage.
Samara063 – :
Soapy floral banana. I’m not crazy about this one.
qrp892Negeltzex – :
Remembering years ago, I thought this is for men, so I bought it and … I was wrong. The bottle has firm sharp, but the liquid is so sweet, elegant and full of warmth.
So, I gave it to my mom. On her, it turned out more sophisticated. I never regret that it was a mistake buying.
You can wear it anytime anyplace as long as you want it. If some say perfume is for a certain occasion, ignore them. Perfume is for your soul and your happiness, not for your office, summer or winter.
Scent : 8
Longevity : 10
Projection : 11 … 🙂
petcol – :
Sicily has been “un-discontinued”, but can only be found at certain D&G stores. 🙂
serge13588 – :
This fragrance is not discontinued you can check it on dolcegabbana.com website
BepitkoM21 – :
I purchased a mini of this (orig formula) The first thought I had when I put it on was SOAP. But a very pleasant soap from when I was younger. Maybe Ivory. It is fresh & soapy.
lakeev_a – :
At first I was cautious, but this one turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. It’s definitely not an easily wearable fragrance. I don’t know how that happened, but it totally worked on my skin. It’s rich, yet light enough to wear on a summer night. Too bad it got discontinued.
Jay – :
Il profumo di mia madre.
Stupendo.
Pulito, di carattere, unico.
O lo ami o lo odi questo profumo.
Tornerà mai in produzione? Sul sito ufficiale della marca c’è. Chissà.
<3
nytresag – :
Along with a ton of boring fresh fragrances being discontinued, pleasant and well-crafted fresh scents being given the axe too. I am affected by Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s disappearance and the discontinued state of Sicily – two fresh scents that I actually enjoyed and could wear well.
Sicily feels similar in “vibe” to me as the lovely Alessandro Dell’Acqua. I envision the same clean white linen sheet hanging out to dry, billowing in the breeze on a perfect sunny day when I smell both fragrances. Clean, crisp and serene…
Sicily is less bright than Alessandro; its saunter, though sunny, is quite leisurely and its drydown has a bit of a matte finish in comparison. The musk, conveying a pure white airiness, affects the translation of all the other notes in Sicily. The florals come across as hazy and subdued (instead of heady and sweet) and wood notes, hardly detectable to me, solely seem to be used as a source of support. I smell the banana and it lends a gentle tropical vibe to the scent, while a squirt of lime keeps everything perky for the first hour and a half. Sicily feels ultimately clean and comfortable.
I wish tacky-ass Light Blue could be the one to get canned, but the masses love it so. I’ll miss you, Sicily.
Modnikkks – :
I find this to be a sharp older style perfume. I get mostly nutmeg, followed eventually by older style soap.
For me there’s nothing that fulfils the usual definition of “sweet”, nor “floral”. It’s all fresh-spicy, with banana only briefly in the opening. There’s certainly nothing “creamy”(!!)
It’s also a very resilient scent that does not easily wash off, so it’s important to be sure that you like it before investing.
vlfefilov – :
Sicily is – for lack of more eloquent description – a luxuriously creamy skin scent.
The top notes are fresh and sparkly with bergamot and the honeysuckle is there right off the bat. On me it doesn’t evolve much or really project but lasts a few good hours. The more pronounced notes are the aforementioned honeysuckle, musk and a bit of sandalwood. Of course I was intrigued by the banana note which I haven’t encountered much other that in some Escadas and Sira des Indes. It definitely is there and recognizable too but no way juvenile or ”out there”, just adds that playful creaminess.
The overall effect is kind of soapy, but not aquatic/soapy, more like oriental/soapy if that makes sense. Would recommend to those wear Allure EDT, Noa by Cacharel, Lacoste Pour Femme, Emozione by Salvadore Ferragamo or Narcisso Rodriguez Essence de Musk.
entomon – :
Hello! At first, when recalling this scent only by memory, I was sad that it would be unattainable for me to purchase this regularly now that it’s discontinued. However. Upon receiving a few samples in the original little boxes from the original formulation, I still understand and appreciate the allure, but I realize this is not for me. However. I did have fun sniffing out the notes with my partner, who is a chef, and he could specifically pick