The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana
Brand: Dolce & Gabbana
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Violet and bergamot open onto coffee and iris over caramel, vanilla and patchouli. A warm, coffee-kissed floral gourmand.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Women
Key accords: Violet, Bergamot, Coffee, Iris, Caramel, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Violet
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Coffee
- Iris
Base Notes
- Caramel
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
Occasions: Evening, Date, Night Out
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. Violet and bergamot open onto coffee and iris over caramel, vanilla and patchouli. A warm, coffee-kissed floral gourmand. The Only One opens with Violet and Bergamot. The heart brings Coffee and Iris. It dries down to Caramel, Vanilla, and Patchouli.
How to wear The Only One
On skin, The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and night out. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
The Only One opens with Violet and Bergamot.
The heart brings Coffee and Iris.
It dries down to Caramel, Vanilla, and Patchouli.
What to layer with The Only One
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and patchouli.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower Bomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Flower Bomb
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vanilla.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vanilla.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Gold Edition on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Amber Oud Gold Edition
Born in Roma by Valentino
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vanilla.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Born in Roma on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Born in Roma
Pairings to approach with care
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 34/99
The Only One has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this gourmand scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray The Only One : 2 sprays Tea
Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Dolce & Gabbana
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum brings a citrus contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include iris and vanilla.
- Flower Bomb by Viktor & RolfBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and patchouli.
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for The Only One?
The Only One opens with Violet and Bergamot. The heart brings Coffee and Iris. It dries down to Caramel, Vanilla, and Patchouli.
How long does The Only One last, and how strong is it?
The Only One by Dolce & Gabbana has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear The Only One?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and night out.
What layers well with The Only One?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla. Apply The Only One first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays The Only One : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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