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The One For Men by Dolce & Gabbana, 2008

The One For Men by Dolce & Gabbana, 2008
125 reviews
85% Positive Reviews
Rated #233 in Fragrances
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Pros:
“Has an overall pleasant smell.”
Cons:
“Horrid projection and longevity. ”
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By noirdrakkar

Typical gourmandish fresh spicy vanilla fragrance which has some good elements to it, but otherwise a very generic and typical cologne.  It's pleasant, but it's not something I would personally wear.  Performance, both projection and longevity, is terrible

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By comfortablynumbbg
Smells incredible, but suffers from bad longevity and projection. On my skin this is a bad fragrance because of how bad its potency is. However, on clothes it's more noticeable and the smell is the same. I figure I'll get good use of it for the summer and spray on clothes to get desired performance. If this was an EDP and lasted 8 hours or more on skin, this'd be a direct competitor to the likes of La Nuit de L'Homme and Dior Homme Intense
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By Possum-Pie
The scent was nice, crisp floral and citrus. The big problem I have is that I sprayed 5 squirts on at a fragrance counter, and 15 min later my wife said she couldn't even smell it. The longevity isn't there, and the intensity doesn't survive dry-down. I won't give thumbs down just because the scent for a fleeting moment was nice.
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By silentrich

Pros: Has an overall pleasant smell.

Cons: Horrid projection and longevity.

There's not much to say, but what stands out on The One is that most people like the way it smells, but hate the projection and longevity. There's longevity that's acceptable, bad, and then there's The One's longevity. Yep, it's that bad. How people can give this a thumbs up I'll never know.

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By DZUKS
Has a really sweet and warm smell with a kick. Kinda had a muffin/cookie smell imo. Cuddly smell, and gets compliments.
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By jotalopez75
Somehow it reminds me of Armani Code and CH Men. To be honest, I don't smell any of those citric/spicy notes mentioned on the olfactive pyramid (grapefruit, orange blossom, basil, cardamom). Instead, there is a blast of sweet coconut/vanilla/tobacco-like accords in here. Top notes give the fragrance a kinda generic aroma, but once settled down middle notes create a magnetic and sophisticated aura, while base notes flow into a gorgeous and sober drydown. It will work well for guys aged 30 and over, and preferably, but not exclusively, in formal environments. Average longevity and versatility, excellent sillage and projection. Heads will turn.
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By rbaker
The opening is captivating: a touch of citrus with cardamom and an amber note; the ginger remains in the background on me. The drydown is delightful; I get cardamom, and after the first hour a woody note mixed with light tobacco notes moves into the foreground, with a hint of bitter dryness. The overall impression is that of an extremely smooth, well-blended and rounded composition, that is a medium heavy scent and never cloying. The projection and silage are good, and I get over three hours out if it. One of the truly high-quality designer fragrances.
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By K.O.D.
Love love love the smell. Longevity is maybe 4-5 hours. Projection is a bit light. Overall a good year round scent. In the winter I use a little extra to permeate the heavy layers I have to wear in the Chicago winter. Much better scent than D&G Light Blue.
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By OCNBreeze7
Dolce's "The One"... The Spice of Life..?!?! Dolce's Dolce's "The One" is very pleasant blend of floral, fruit, spice, and woodsy notes with a hint of tobacco, yes tobacco.. There may be similar scents out there, but this One carries the Dolce name, it is a pleasant scent, and is easy on the nose. Very nice..!! While I am more of a fan of aquatic and citrus fragrances, I like this One and have no problem working into the rotation. And too - Sweetie loves it.. She is a fan of the spicy, woodsy, and as she calls it, "manly" fragrances. Obviously, these are worn a little more frequently.. While I have not received compliments outside of Sweetie, One has potential. The fragrance is that good - especially shortly after the initial application. That brings me to my next performance measure - projection/sillage and longevity. Given this is a Dolce fragrance - I have greater expectations. I want this fragrance to get out and let people know I have been there. Is that too much to ask? It is a pleasant scent and it should leave a positive following. I am a little disappointed... The One projects well early on and then fades. The longevity is average at best, lasting only about five (5) hours with only slight detection above the skin and clothing. The bottle and packaging is first class - nothing short of expectation from Dolce. Out of the box, you know you have a spicy/woodsy fragrance - the bottle is clear, the fragrance is an amber brown, and there is a nice wood grain finish with the cap - great job.. Yes, call me a Geek to notice these things..!! While most people would suggest this is a fall or winter fragrance, I think One offers great flexibility that allows it be worn any time of year and for any occasion. What can I say - I am comfortable in my own skin..!! Another issue with One is the price or value. The current rate on Amazon is still over $50.00 for a large bottle - while not bad, with all the choices out there, you can pick up fragrances that are as pleasant, better longevity, at a lower price. It is what it is..!! If you like the high end designers, the expectation is - you pay the higher price. Is (or will) it be worth it - you decide..!! Final scoring for The One is 4.3 stars out of 5. The One is a great musky/'woodsy' fragrance - If the price/value were better coupled with improved longevity/projection/sillage, my scoring would be higher. Make today count...
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By CASUAL
This cologne smells great but it does have some really bad longevity. You're better off just buying alot of samples in order to re-apply this as needed. I would recommend checking out Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'Homme, it has a very very similar scent but is much better quality, longevity and projection wise.
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Top NotesGrapefruit, Coriander, Basil
Middle NotesCardamon, Ginger, Orange Blossom
Base NotesCedar Wood, Ambergris, Tobacco
Launched Date2008
GenderMen
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