Light Blue Summers: Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are heading back to the Aeolian Islands in the heart of the Mediterranean for their summer vacations this year. The rocky landscapes, lush greenery and pristine white sand beaches attract the fashion crowd who depart from Milan and Rome during the sweltering months of July and August. The location so inspires the duo that they created a pair of limited edition Light Blue scents last summer. Response was overwhelming and the pair have blended new editions for summer 2015.
The first is Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sunset in Salina for her. Salina is a place of infinite sweetness. The greenest of the islands and the most fertile, this is where Malvasia grapevines grow that produces Sicily’s prized sweet wines. Fittingly, Sunset in Salina is a fresh floral that is light and elegant. The scent opens with notes of fresh vine and violet leaves. The heart notes unleash the sweetness and seductive charm of yellow freesia, orange flower and jasmine. The dry down is a warm embrace of ambery notes, cedarwood and musk. The packaging sports a breathtaking sunset of the island.
Swimming in Lipari is the men’s edition for 2015. Lipari is the largest and most dazzling of the islands. It’s a lively place where the busy island life dances along the main street. It’s known for its sweet and spicy fragrances. Water is the dominant theme in this joyful fragrance for men. And aromatic water scent, it contains sea salt accord, grapefruit, mandarin, cool aromatic rosemary, ambergris, dry woods and musk. It’s masculine and refreshing. The packaging features the white, pumice-stone beach at Acqacalda.
I gave away this set to one lucky reader. We drew the name Beth Eaton from all entries below.
677 Comments
Chloe S
July 7, 2015 at 6:20 pmI give a 10, cedarwood and musk are my faves and grapefruit is my new favourite, I’m sure I’ll love them @chloesjp
Brenda Lasnier
July 7, 2015 at 6:19 pmBeautiful packaging. Reminds me of a day on the ocean. However, the lovely fragrance is for your sweetheart after the ocean. A perfect 10.
maram saleh
July 7, 2015 at 6:18 pmboth are relater to summerI’ll give abig 10
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maram saleh
July 7, 2015 at 6:17 pmboth are relater to summerI’ll give abig 10
Ferah Feza
July 7, 2015 at 6:15 pmI’d give it a 10,love the theme sunset meets the sea, fab , I love Dolce & Gabbana and sunsets and sea 😉 @girllondon333
hazelainslie
July 7, 2015 at 6:12 pmThey both seem to bring up summer memories, perfect. I’d give a big 10.
Marta Cichocka
July 7, 2015 at 6:08 pmLight blue has always been one of my favorites. It’s soft and simple yet it smells like a million bucks
Catalina K
July 7, 2015 at 6:07 pmI would rate most of these Light Blue versions a 9 out of 10, while reserving the 10 out of 10 for the Sunset in Salina, which I personally find to be the most refreshing of all. My Twitter ID is @ckhalaj
Rosa
July 7, 2015 at 6:01 pmIf ‘s Smells like it sound I will rate it top ten ,the Mysticism of the Mediterranean with the sweet and elegant floral essence make a perfect combination for a Summer touch for any women who like to enjoy And Smell Summer @rosiona
Tashina Shields
July 7, 2015 at 6:00 pmI would rate light blue 10/10. Its a refreshing light smell. The other a 7 it’s a little stronger for me. But both r great. Twitter: tashinashields@sheshe602
khashoggi
July 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm7 — packaging is beautiful but a little dated. Still, sure it smells great 😉 (twitter @deathontwolegs)
Patricia Gatlin
July 7, 2015 at 6:00 pmCan I please sample this if I’m not the winner?I know I am behind but I have never smelled this before. I know hiding under a rock but at least In being honest.
#frenchroots44
Maria
July 7, 2015 at 5:59 pmOh my, I think you’d be mad not to rate theses 10 out of 10! I’m really excited to smell them. The light blue, sunset in Salina has me bursting as I love the smell of yellow freesia.
@sherree75
kira
July 7, 2015 at 5:59 pmI’d love to try it 🙂
Rena Tavernaraki
July 7, 2015 at 5:56 pmLove it!!! @rtavernaraki
Karren McIntire
July 7, 2015 at 5:54 pmTwitter (@imsouthern) I would rate Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sunset in Salina 9/10. I’m into the spicier side of life! The Swimming in Lipari would suit me perfectly 10/10!
δημητρα μανωλη
July 7, 2015 at 5:54 pmDolce and gabbana light blue
Always #1
Absolutely amazing!!! 🙂
δημητρα μανωλη
July 7, 2015 at 5:54 pm@DImitram96
Maria
July 7, 2015 at 5:53 pmOh Dolce & Gabanna is always good news, the Original Light Blue is by far my fav it’s so fresh & stays with you all day is one of my to go fragances of the summer & rate this with an 8.
twitter @aGirlyLadybug
Mrs Vicki A Ostendorf
July 7, 2015 at 5:52 pmLight Blue 10/10
Jessica Colombo
July 7, 2015 at 5:51 pmDefinitely would give it a 10/10. These scents sound incredible and i know they will be due to the success of their previous frangrances.
@meowimjessica
angie
July 7, 2015 at 5:49 pmLight blue is my all-time favorite! @angieb2473
Zoe Tousis
July 7, 2015 at 5:49 pmJ’adore light blue. ..10/10
Sarah Thatcher
July 7, 2015 at 5:49 pmI’d rate these a 10/10- any fragrance by Dolce & Gabbana are usually fantastic!
MARIA
July 7, 2015 at 5:47 pmI wish I am the Winer of those amazing products
lenaki_papaki
July 7, 2015 at 5:47 pm10/10!@lenaki_papaki