Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Powdery
84%
Citrus
70%
Iris
64%
Tobacco
64%
Aquatic
57%
Musky
51%
Sweet
49%
Aromatic
48%
Violet
47%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Powdery, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Powdery, Citrus, and Iris among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Woody, Powdery, Citrus, and Iris among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4byDolce&Gabbanais a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men.D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4was launched in 2012. Top notes are Iris, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Virginia Cedar and Water Notes; base notes are Tobacco, Sandalwood and Musk.The D & G Anthology collection from Dolce & Gabbana appeared in 2009. The collection consisted of six fragrances that were named after the six different tarot cards. Each fragrance featured a top model as its image. The collection expanded with two new fragrances in 2011: La Temperance 14 and Le Fou 21. L'Empereur 4 joins in 2012.D & G Anthology L'Empereur 4 (emperor, king, ruler) is a masculine fragrance that opens with lemon, bergamot and iris. The heart features aquatic accords and cedar notes, placed at the base of sandalwood, musk and tobacco.Available as 50 and 100 ml EDT.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is D&G Anthology L'Empereur 4 office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.