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Dolce & Gabbana's The One

post #1 of 10
2/28/10 at 6:10pm
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After trying it again and again I think I've decided that I do indeed like it.. but I'm not certain if it's the whole composition or a certain note that piques my interest. For anyone that has it or has tried it, what are the MAIN notes? It seems like it's a simple, soft woody amber with a bit of spice (probably ginger) but then there's this one stand out note that I can't really explain because I've never smelled it before.

I'd also like some suggestions for, perhaps, a similar fragrance I could don for spring. Thanks in advance fellow BNers!
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post #2 of 10
2/28/10 at 7:46pm
vanlla. it's all a big sweet fruity vanilla.
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post #3 of 10
2/28/10 at 8:12pm
Top Notes
Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil.

Middle Notes
Cardamon, Ginger, Orange Blossom.

Base Notes
Cedar Wood, Ambergris, Tobacco

The above are the note accords as described here in basenotes. I like the fragrance okay, but it's nothing substantial to me. It's longevity isn't the best, either. For me, it's not near as classy or well done as the original Dolce & Gabbana that came out in the early 1990's. In fact, I feel fairly accurate in stating The One smells a lot like Avon's, Tomorrow for Men (to me it does), which has a cocoa and tobacco accord.

For spring, why not try a classic -- Monsieur de Givenchy from 1959. A WONDERFUL fragrance for anytime of the year, but especially in the spring and summer. You'll love it.
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post #4 of 10
2/28/10 at 9:16pm
I really like the topnotes of The One but the drydown is a rather bland and disappointing. But nice bottle though.
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post #5 of 10
2/28/10 at 9:25pm
Good stuff... wish it lasted longer. I've described it before as freshly baked cookies on a newly hewn cedar plank.
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post #6 of 10
2/28/10 at 10:28pm
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Originally Posted by JoNnY 4 View Post

I really like the topnotes of The One but the drydown is a rather bland and disappointing. But nice bottle though.

Yeah the top notes are what really interest me the most.

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Originally Posted by Antaeusintheair View Post

Good stuff... wish it lasted longer. I've described it before as freshly baked cookies on a newly hewn cedar plank.

Wow I'll have to think about that the next time I try it!
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post #7 of 10
2/28/10 at 11:19pm
whoaa...no vanilla listed among notes? incredible, I smell a huge amount of vanilla in The One. Og the ones listed I can only smell tobacco, ginger and grapefruit. But all cover with a huge wave of vanilla, plus sone more fruits.
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post #8 of 10
3/2/10 at 11:23am
It could just be me, but I smell a big pineapple note.
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post #9 of 10
3/2/10 at 6:27pm
My Take on D & G "The One"

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post #10 of 10
3/2/10 at 11:00pm
In my opinion, D&G The One is one of those very tiring scents, wearing this scent made me very nauseous and uncomfortable. At first you may think it is a fine scent but wearing it is a total different story.
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