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The One for Men, Dolce&Gabbana
Amber · 2008

The One for Men

by Dolce&Gabbana
Rating4.3 ★ 14,776 votes
GenderMen
Year2008
Price$$$$Designer
AmberFresh SpicyTobacco
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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97% match
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Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men Guess
84% match
Versace Man Versace
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83% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitCorianderBasil
heartthe character
GingerCardamomOrange Blossom
basethe foundation
TobaccoAmberCedar

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
46
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
28
intimateenormous
Price value53
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean89
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
AmberFresh SpicyTobaccoAromaticCitrusSweetWarm SpicyWoody
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Tobacco
Aromatic
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
White Floral
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
7%
weak
20%
moderate
55%
long lasting
15%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
35%
moderate
50%
strong
11%
enormous
4%
Season
spring
20%
summer
9%
fall
37%
winter
34%
Time of day
day
37%
night
63%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
7%
more male
29%
male
64%
Value
way overpriced
3%
overpriced
15%
ok
53%
good value
25%
great value
4%

What people say

What people love
smellssweetmasculinehighlyattractivewomenpleasingcleanmodernscentappropriateoccasions
What people criticise
lessaveragelongevityvirtuallyprojectionpeopleunderwhelmingperformancecomparedcategorypeersrequires

Smells similar

by scent profile
97% match
The One for Men Eau de Parfum Dolce&Gabbana
Dolce&Gabbana
ambertobacco
84% match
Zegna Forte Ermenegildo Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna
sweethoney
84% match
Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men Guess
Guess
fresh spicytobacco
83% match
Azzaro Chrome Summer Azzaro
Azzaro
citrusbalsamic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

GrapefruitCorianderBasilOrange Bloss…CardamomGingerAmberCedarTobacco
topheartbase

Signature pair: Grapefruit and Ginger

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The The One line

17 versions
Original2006WomenThe One
More Fruity, Vanilla
Less Fresh Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2015for Men Eau de Parfum
Very close to this one
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2013WomenDesire
More Caramel, Vanilla
Less Amber
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2020For Men Eau de Parfum Intense
More Musky, Leather
Less Fresh Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2010Gentleman
More Vanilla, Lavender
Less Amber
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2018Grey
More Lavender, Earthy
Less Amber
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of The One for Men are amber and fresh spicy. It opens with Grapefruit and Coriander, reveals Ginger and Cardamom at its heart, and dries down to Tobacco and Amber. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening.

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