Katy Perry Told Me All About the "Yummiest" Fragrance In Existence
Prepare to make room on your vanity: Dolce & Gabbana's newest fragrance is about to become a favorite. With notes of orange blossom, lemon, and vanilla, Devotion is subtle enough to wear every day while still feeling fun and fresh.
Think candied citrus and the subtle sweetness of vanilla sounds pretty standard? Think again. Katy Perry got a chance to test the scent while on set for a photoshoot in Capri, and counts it as one of her all-time favorites. In fact, you might call her a devotee.
We caught up with Perry to get the scoop on her collaboration with D&G, plus everything you want to know about the perfume that smells good enough to eat. Keep scrolling for our Q&A, then check out the beautiful Devotion bottle embellished with the Sacred Heart seal, plus a selection of Dolce and Gabbana's freshest, and most famous fragrances.
Who What Wear: How would you describe the fragrance in your own words?
Katy Perry: It’s all my favorite things: vanilla, candied citrus—it's just the yummiest fragrance! So good you can almost taste it.
WWW: Is Devotion a daytime or nighttime scent?
Perry: It’s definitely an all-day fragrance. The citrus notes are light and bright for day, but the vanilla notes make it sexy for night, too.
WWW: What made you want to collaborate with Dolce & Gabbana? And why is this partnership a good fit?
Perry: I remember wearing this leopard print Dolce & Gabbana dress on Warped Tour all the way back in 2008, and I’ve worn them everywhere from the Met Gala to Coachella, to America Idol to my music video for "When I’m Gone.” They feel like a part of my style DNA, and I’ve always loved working with Stefano and Domenico.
WWW: What was your experience working with the brand, and on this campaign?
Perry: I’ve had such a fun experience on this campaign. When you start the relationship with three days on Capri, you can’t go wrong! I got to be on a boat for some of the scenes, and then walked all around the island, getting in some pizza and pasta along the way. It’s also been wonderful being in NYC and seeing my fans who also love Dolce & Gabbana at Macy’s!
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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.
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