What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is grapefruit and coriander. The heart brings cardamom and ginger. On the skin it settles into amber and tobacco. Overall it smells warm spicy and amber.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
The One notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Dolce&Gabbana The One EDT
Dolce&Gabbana is the house behind The One EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by amber and tobacco. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and amber smells and notes like cardamom and amber. Less obvious notes include basil, orange blossom and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €84. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
The One sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spreads further.
Best season for The One
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Other Dolce&Gabbana perfumes
The house has 52 perfumes here, led by Intenso, K by Dolce & Gabbana and L'Imperatrice Limited Edition.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2006 and 2021.
Perfumes that smell like The One
Similar picks to try: Nuancielo Hills (9 shared notes), Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (5 shared notes), Versace Crystal Noir (4 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic starts from €65.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can women wear The One?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did The One come out?
It came out in 2015.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
What is the difference between The One EDT and The Only One?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.